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Stranded climber rescued by NPS staff and interagency partners on El Capitan Peak

On Saturday afternoon, April 29, Guadalupe Mountains National Park was notified that a climbing party was in distress with one climber stranded and another member that had fallen off an edge and appeared to be unresponsive.


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National Park Service Plans Remembrance Event for 60th Anniversary of Medgar Evers Assassination

The National Park Service, in partnership with Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute, National Parks Conservation Association, National Park Foundation, and the Trust for Public Land, will celebrate the legacy of civil rights icon Medgar Evers June 9 -12, 2023 throughout Jackson, Mississippi on the 60th anniversary of his assassination. 


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Rock Climbing and Paddling Program for Morgan County 6th Grade Homeschooled Students on May 16

Twelve years ago, Obed Wild and Scenic River launched the “National Park in Your Backyard” program for Morgan County sixth-grade students.


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Denison University

News Release: In 1916, Olmsted Brothers were hired to prepare proposals for the anticipated student population growth at Denison University. With John Charles Olmsted taking the lead, and working closely with architect Ernest Flagg, it took two years to create their General Plan for the University. John Charles wanted...


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Open House and Nature Play Zone at the National Park’s Douglas Center

News Release: Kids of all ages are invited to explore and learn about nature at the Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education on Saturdays, May 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Join a ranger and help feed the center’s resident animals including reptiles, amphibians, and fish that live in the education center. Learn about these animals and the environments that they call home. There will also be a nature-themed craft for children and parents to make together.


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Biscayne National Park to start multiple maintenance and repair projects within Boca Chita Key Historic District

Biscayne National Park today announced the temporary closure of several structures within the Boca Chita Key Historic District for maintenance and repairs.


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Memorial Announces ‘Teach to Remember’; Virtual Day of Learning for September 11

The National Park Service and the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial announce, ‘Teach to Remember,’ a virtual education program, as part of the evolving 9/11 ceremony at Flight 93 National Memorial. 


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National Park Rangers to Lead History Hike with Stunning Views

Rangers with Manhattan Project National Historical Park and Whitman Mission National Historic Site will lead a history hike up Candy Mountain on Saturday, May 6 from 9:00–11:30 am.



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National Park archeologists find remains of an underwater hospital and cemetery at Dry Tortugas

Dry Tortugas National Park announced the finding of archeological remains of a 19th century quarantine hospital and cemetery on a submerged island near Garden Key.


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What Is Archeological Context?

News Release: Ask any archeologist, “What is the most important aspect of an archeological resource?" and they will undoubtably reply, “Its context!" Context, also called provenience, is the most important aspect of an artifact, feature, or site.


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Black Rock Art Gallery Opening of Groundwork Arts - Put a Face On It: Character Paintings

Joshua Tree National Park management is excited to announce a new exhibition of student creativity produced in partnership with Groundwork Arts, a Morongo Valley non-profit organization.


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Critical habitat designated for rare, threatened plant in Southwest Idaho

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designates critical habitat for endemic Idaho plant on federal lands



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Alaska Receives More Funding for Fish- and Flood-Friendly Infrastructure Projects

The Department of the Interior has announced a $4 million investment in fiscal year 2023 funding from President Biden’s  Bipartisan Infrastructure Law  for six projects in Alaska that will improve fish and flood passage where roads cross rivers used by both migrating fish and local communities.


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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Public Meetings on Red Wolf Recovery Program

In-person and virtual public meetings will provide updates on releases and continuing recovery efforts for one of the world’s most endangered canids


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Service Reopens Comment Period on Proposed Listing of Black-Capped Petrel

Updated information reflects a higher degree of threats acting on the species


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Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins on the Texas Coast

With sea turtle nesting season beginning along the Texas coast in late March, we are urging everyone using Texas beaches to do their part to help detect and protect threatened and endangered sea turtles on the beach


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Lake Mead National Recreation Area Invites Public Input for Proposed Cottonwood Cove Road Improvements

News Release: Lake Mead National Recreation Area Invites Public Input for Proposed Cottonwood Cove Road Improvements.


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Two species of Missouri crayfish listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the Big Creek crayfish and the St. Francis River crayfish as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.