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Tourism to Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park contributes $72.1 million to local economy
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: FREDERICKSBURG, VA - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 756,000 visitors to Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park in 2022 spent $49.9 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 617 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $72.1 million.
Mount Fremont Fire Lookout
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Mount Fremont Fire Lookout is a historic structure located within the Mount Rainer National Historic Landmark District. One of four lookouts remaining in the park, it helped protect the park and surrounding national forests from fire. Located at 7,181 feet in elevation, it is the highest fire lookout in the park.
The National Park Service Seeks Public Input for the Tomales Point Area Plan at Point Reyes National Seashore
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: POINT REYES STATION, Calif. - The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public comment for the proposed Tomales Point Area Plan and environmental assessment that will update management of the Tomales Point area of Point Reyes National Seashore. The planning area includes the 2,900-acre Tomales Point Tule...
National Park Service Approves Ice Age National Scenic Trail Corridor Plan for Rock County, Wisconsin
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: CROSS PLAINS, Wis., - The National Park Service (NPS) has approved a Corridor Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (Ice Age NST) in Rock County, Wisconsin. The corridor is an area averaging 2-5 miles wide that includes some of the best glacial features in Rock County...
American Conservation Experience Intern Rebecca Gillespie shares her experience at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: In the summer of 2023, Rebecca Gillespie joined the Cultural Resources team at Fort Vancouver through American Conservation Experience's Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program. American Conservation Experience is a non-profit organization that places interns with National Park Service units to work on projects that protect and preserve the resources cared for by national parks across the country.
Bandstand Temporarily Closed for Repairs
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: St. Croix, US Virgin Islands - The Bandstand is scheduled for repairs starting Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, and will remain closed through Sept. 15, 2023. The Bandstand is a historic structure that serves as an integral part of the cultural landscape and overall historic district of Christiansted National...
September 2, 2023 Annual Railroaders Festival
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Golden Spike National Historical Park cordially invites the public our Annual Railroaders Festival on September 2nd, 2023. This event will celebrate railroad and frontier culture with family games, hand car rides, reenactments of the Last Spike Ceremony, Locomotive Demonstrations and Ranger Programs.
My Park Story: Megan Spina
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Growing up in central New Jersey, I didn’t feel connected to the National Park Service. I thought of national parks as faraway out west somewhere, in places I had never been. I took school field trips to Gateway National Recreation Area in nearby Sandy Hook without realizing what it was. Awareness began when I was 12 years old and I visited Acadia National Park in Maine. As I became older, I began to comprehend the vastness and variety of national park sites.
Celebrate Dark Skies at AstroFest 2023 on September 14 through 16 (Gunnison,)
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: MONTROSE, Colo. - The National Park Service (NPS) is excited to join with numerous partners to celebrate the region’s dark skies at the 2023 AstroFest. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, Black Canyon Astronomical...
Ozark Riverways to host “Super Blue Moon” viewing at Big Spring
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: VAN BUREN, Mo - Witness a rare Super Blue Moon in the dark skies of Ozark National Scenic Riverways! This free event will take place at Big Spring on Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 7:30-10:00 pm.
Deputy Regional Director Michelle Williams transitions to Senior Vice President for Western Area Power Administration
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation and Western Area Power Administration announced today that Deputy Regional Director Michelle Williams will transition to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for WAPA’s Sierra Nevada region as of November 6.
Tourism to Channel Islands National Park Contributes $31.9 million to Local Economy
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 323,000 visitors to Channel Islands National Park in 2022 spent $21.8 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 258 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $31.9 million.
Mad About Bats
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Join Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on Saturday and Sunday, Labor Day weekend, to celebrate the park residents that gobble up mosquitos and see with their ears! Special guests Rhys Thomas and David Lichtenstein will present a 30-minute comedy circus for all ages, sharing bat science through juggling, lasso work, puppetry, and more.
Celebrate Dark Skies at AstroFest 2023 on September 14 through 16 (Gunnison,)
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: MONTROSE, Colo. - The National Park Service (NPS) is excited to join with numerous partners to celebrate the region’s dark skies at the 2023 AstroFest. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, Black Canyon Astronomical...
Biscayne Beach Cleanup Volunteer Program Wins National Volunteer Award
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: HOMESTEAD, Fla. -The Biscayne Beach Cleanup (BBC) volunteer program at Biscayne National Park has been selected as the national award recipient of the George and Helen Hartzog Innovation Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. This is the first year that the National Park Service (NPS) has recognized a park volunteer initiative that has demonstrated significant innovation or creativity while meeting the needs of a park through volunteerism.
BLM begins protest period for oil and gas lease sale in Utah
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office today opened a 30-day public protest period to receive public input on one oil and gas parcels totaling 761.36 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in Utah. The protest period ends Sept. 22, 2023.
Southern Nevada Fire Restrictions Reduced August 26
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: LAS VEGAS - Wildland fire officials will lessen seasonal fire restrictions on public lands in Southern Nevada managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Clark County, Moapa Valley Fire Protection District, Mt. Charleston Fire Protection District, National Park Service, Nevada Division...
Wildfires in Redwood National and State Parks
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: Contact: Patrick Taylor. Orick, CA- On the afternoon of August 14th, a thunderstorm rolled through northern California that started numerous wildfires. Quick responses from multiple agencies and partners were able to slow or stop many fires, but several have developed into large, uncontrolled wildfires.
Labor Day Holiday Adventures at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: The Labor Day holiday weekend offers a diversity of land- and water-based recreational opportunities at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Enjoy easy front country hiking at the iconic Horseshoe Bend Overlook, or wilderness escapades in the backcountry. Lake Powell is a world-class water sports destination, with fluctuating water levels offering a new experience on every trip.
Archbishop Hoban High School student group wins national award for outstanding volunteer service
By Interior Newswire | Aug 26, 2023
News Release: BRECKSVILLE, Ohio - Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is proud to announce that a dedicated group of students and their teacher, Candace Bates, from Archbishop Hoban High School Center for Sustainability in Akron have been awarded the 2022 George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in the Impact Award Team Category. This award recognizes one group nationwide, who has consistently volunteered and collaborated for impact in a national park.