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Visit the Roosevelt Gravesite at Youngs Memorial Cemetery
By Interior Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: When Theodore Roosevelt died on January 6, 1919 his body lay in state in the North Room at Sagamore Hill and was then transported a mile down the road to Youngs Cemetery for burial. Today, you can visit the gravesite as it is located approximately one and a half miles south of Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. The cemetery is a quiet, serene place overlooking portions of Oyster Bay.
Battle of McDowell
By Interior Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson won his first victory of the 1862 Valley Campaign at McDowell. Jackson’s skillful maneuvers deceived the Federals into thinking he was leaving the Valley, before doubling back to take a strong position on Sitlington’s Hill.
Making an Impact: Long-Term Monitoring of Natural Resources at Intermountain Region National Parks, 2021
By Interior Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: Science-based management is critical to protecting, restoring, and maintaining national park ecosystems. Underlying the success of these efforts are the dedicated park managers who study how ecosystems and their components function and apply science toward managing those resources.
BLM plans temporary closure of two recreational shooting sites for hazardous fuel reduction project
By Interior Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: PHOENIX - To ensure public and worker safety, the Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close the Baldy Mountain and Saddleback Mountain recreational shooting sites for up to seven days during a hazardous fuel reduction project. The closure will be in effect beginning Monday, May 15.
Ajo Mountain Drive Open As Constuction Completes
By Interior Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: Crews at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument have successfully completed a road paving project on Ajo Mountain Drive and the road has re-opened for use.
Lake Mead Visitor and Resource Protection Patrols Increase this Weekend
By Interior Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: BOULDER CITY, Nev. - Lake Mead National Recreation Area is conducting a saturation patrol on May 13 to target speeding motorcyclists traveling along North Shore Road. This road sees an increase in vehicle traffic during warmer months. It is frequently used by motorcycles that travel at high speeds, which endangers other drivers in the area.
Search Scaled Back for Two Climbers on the Moose's Tooth
By Interior Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: TALKEETNA, AK - The active search for two climbers in Denali National Park and Preserve will scale back on Thursday, May 11, six days after the two men were last heard from before starting a climb of the 10,300-foot peak known as the Moose’s Tooth.
Explore the Historic Village of Oyster Bay, New York
By Interior Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: Since its settlement in 1653, Oyster Bay has had a rich history as a colonial settlement, ship building center, and as a hub for spy activity during the Revolutionary War while under British control. In the 1800’s, Oyster Bay was a popular summer destination for wealthy New York City families. In 1902...
Paving Project to Close Entrance Road and Parking Lot at Friendship Hill
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Visitors to Friendship Hill should expect lane restrictions starting May 15, 2023. Friendship Hill is the historic home of Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury for Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. The milling and paving of roadways at Friendship Hill National Historic Site are to begin this Monday and completed before the end of June. Road improvements will take place during the day and will last until project completion.
UPDATE: BLM releases public meeting information for proposed Public Lands Rule
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management has updated its schedule for five public meetings that will provide forums across the country for the public to learn more about the proposed Public Lands Rule and have questions answered.
BLM to Conduct Prescribed Fires in Sublette and Lincoln Counties
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: PINEDALE, Wyo. - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) fire crews will conduct prescribed fire operations west of La Barge, Wyoming between June and July as part of a multi-year project. Fire operations will begin only when conditions are favorable for a safe and effective burn on public lands managed by the Pinedale Field Office.
Bureau of Land Management releases Environmental Assessment for proposed June 2023 oil and gas lease sale for North Dakota
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Consistent with the direction in the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office has released an environmental assessment proposing to offer 32 parcels (10,842.44 acres) in western North Dakota for the planned June 2023 Competitive Oil and Gas Lease Sale. The release of this environmental assessment starts a 30-day public protest period, which will end June 8, 2023.
Celebrate Archeology at Fort Frederica National Monument
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Celebrate Archeology at Fort Frederica National Monument.
Dams on the Columbia River
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: People came from hundreds of miles away to trade at Celilo Falls and the Narrows of the Columbia River. Many people knew this place. Chuck Williams (who is Cascade Chinook) called the Long Narrows “the best fishing spot of all. Countless salmon filled the eddies around these constrictions.".
Weather-permitting, additional roads in Yellowstone National Park open Friday, May 12
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: * Weather-permitting, the following roads in Yellowstone National Park will open Friday, May 12 at 8 a.m. to public motor vehicle traffic.
Selection of Chief of Resource Management
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Patchogue, NY - The National Park Service (NPS) announces Brendan Newell as the new Chief of Resource Management at Fire Island National Seashore. He is expected to begin the week of May 21. .
Rodent-borne Diseases
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: (This page is part of a series. For information on other illnesses that can affect NPS employees, volunteers, commercial use providers, and visitors, please see the NPS A-Z Health Topics index.).
Celilo Falls, Oregon
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Lewis and Clark NHT Visitor Centers and Museums.
Lake Mead Visitor and Resource Protection Patrols Increase this Weekend
By Interior Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Lake Mead National Recreation Area is conducting a saturation patrol on May 13 to target speeding motorcyclists traveling along North Shore Road. This road sees an increase in vehicle traffic during warmer months.
Phase Two of Sandy Wildfire Evacuation Plan Initiated
By Interior Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: OCHOPEE, FL - Phase Two of the Sandy Wildfire Evacuation Plan has been initiated and residents within the areas of concern have been notified to prepare for potential evacuations. Residents with preexisting medical conditions have been encouraged to leave.