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Birding in Poland’s National Parks
By Interior Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: In central Europe, Poland sits at both the geographical and the birding crossroads of the continent. The country's diverse and rich habitats make it an excellent location for both nesting and migratory bird species. Learn about the birds of Poland at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center on Wednesday, May 10th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.
Sandy Ridge Recreation Area closed, May 4
By Interior Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
Officials with the Bureau of Land Management will close the Sandy Ridge Recreation Area for the day on Thursday, May 4.
Black Rock Art Gallery Opening of Groundwork Arts - Put a Face On It: Character Paintings
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: 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. This group brings professional practicing artists into local community schools to provide innovative educational opportunities to students, teachers, and families.
BLM Rock Springs Temporarily Closes Steamboat Mountain Area to Motorized Vehicles
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office is temporarily closing the Steamboat Mountain area northeast of Rock Springs, Wyoming to motorized vehicles. The closure lasts from May 10 to July 1 to protect sensitive elk calving and deer fawning areas, as indicated in the Green River Resource Management Plan.
Delaware River Safety Advisory for Week of May 1
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: The break in the rain may have you thinking about heading out to the Delaware River for some boating, fishing, or paddling. Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area want to remind anyone thinking a river trip this week that additional safety requirements are in effect.
National Park archeologists find remains of underwater hospital and cemetery at Dry Tortugas
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: KEY WEST, Fla. - 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. While only one grave has been identified, historical records indicate that dozens of people, mostly U.S. soldiers stationed...
National Park Rangers to Lead History Hike with Stunning Views
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: Richland, WA. - 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. The “Hike Through Time" ranger program is a free, guided 3.6-mile (5.8 km) round-trip moderate hike to the top of Candy Mountain.
BLM invites public input on emergency stabilization, rehabilitation program
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management invites public review and comment on the Cedar City Field Office Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Program Environmental Assessment. If approved, the program would enable the agency to maximize the effectiveness of its response to time-sensitive, post-wildfire public safety and resources concerns across 2.1-million acres of BLM-administered public lands in Iron, Beaver, and parts of Washington counties.
Free daily dino tours kick off in a Jurassic way at Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: HANKSVILLE, Utah - Brontosaurus-size your summer with a free 30- to 45-minute guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry. Tours will be offered the weeks of May 15, May 22, and June 5, 2023, Mondays through Fridays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., and on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., weather permitting. No tours will occur on Sundays or during the week of May 29, 2023. Tour group size is limited to 25 people on a first-come, first-served basis.
Big Cypress National Preserve Issues Temporary Area Closure for the Sandy Wildfire
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
Yesterday, May 1st, at approximately 3:30 PM, a wildfire was discovered in Big Cypress National Preserve, located just west of the Blue Loop portion of Florida Trail.
Tip Off composting toilet facility on South Kaibab Trail closed May 2-23
By Interior Newswire Report | May 2, 2023
From May 2-23, 2023, the composting toilet located at the “Tip Off” on the South Kaibab Trail will be closed for needed maintenance.
Great Basin National Park to Add Additional Lehman Caves Tours
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: BAKER, NV - Two additional tours of Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park are proposed to begin in 2024. The park is seeking public comments on the proposed fees for these additional tours before any final decisions. In determining proposed fees, the park completed a cost comparison to similar tours offered by other cave operations. The comment period will open May 1 and close May 30, 2023.
National Park Service director visits the National Parks of Boston during National Park Week
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - In celebration of National Park Week, National Park Service Director Chuck Sams made his first official visit to the National Parks of Boston from April 25-26. Earlier in the week, he toured additional national parks in the greater Boston area, including Cape Cod National Seashore, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, and Minute Man National Historical Park.
Park hosts Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, May 6
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: MOOSE, WY - Families and children of all ages are invited to participate in Grand Teton National Park’s Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, May 6. This year’s event Grand Migrations is themed around the great wildlife migrations that take place throughout Wyoming. The program includes information about deer...
Parasites in Alaska Brown Bears
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: A team of researchers from numerous universities and state and federal agencies documented the prevalence of parasites in brown bears that could potentially affect wildlife health throughout Alaska. Using samples collected from the temperate rainforests of southeast Alaska to tundra above the Arctic...
BLM extends winter season access in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Until further notice, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern Interior Field Office is extending the winter season travel limitations in two popular areas. The lingering snowpack supports an extended snowmobile riding season in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area.
May 2023 Notice of Flight Operations
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for May 2023.
National Park Service Announces Requests for Proposals to Lease Eight Historic Properties
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass.-The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to lease eight historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). The eight historic dune shacks, located within the Peaked Hill Bars National Register of Historic District in Provincetown and Truro, are offered under a lease term of 10 years. Proposals for the dune shacks must be submitted by July 3, 2023, at 5 pm EST.
Volunteer with the National Park Service Today
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: Dayton, OH - Throughout the history of the national parks, volunteers have carried on a proud tradition. From the establishment of the first national park, Yellowstone, in 1872, to the establishment of the National Park Service itself, in 1916, and continuing today, private citizens have played a vital...
2023 Be Beary Aware at Sitka NHP
By Interior Newswire | May 2, 2023
News Release: SITKA, ALASKA - Bears are awake and active around Sitka and the park. The first bear sighting of the season in the park occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. on 4/27/23. As bear season is upon us, Sitka NHP staff have a few reminders. Please join us in being bear aware and working to minimize conflict between these important animals and humans.