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Hike Monocacy National Battlefield’s newest trails on August 25!
By Interior Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: FREDERICK, Md.- Celebrate the National Park Service’s (NPS) birthday at Monocacy National Battlefield with a hike on our new and improved trails! On August 25 at 10 a.m., the park will officially open two new trails and a revitalized trail system with a project orientation followed by park ranger-guided hikes.
NPS Seeks Public Input to Help Improve Visitor Experiences at Glacier National Park
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: WEST GLACIER, Mont. [Aug. 16, 2023] - Glacier National Park is seeking public feedback through Sept. 30, 2023, on how visitors will access and experience the park in 2024. The park will host a series of virtual and in-person public meetings in late August to provide information from the past vehicle reservation pilot programs and answer questions. The public input from this process will be used to inform a strategy for summer 2024.
BLM to begin restoration work at the Sacramento River Bend
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: REDDING, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management will begin watershed restoration and infrastructure improvements within the Sacramento River Bend Area of Critical Environmental Concern in Tehama County, near the town of Bend. Paynes Creek Crossing parking area access will be limited for public safety from Aug, 21 to early November for the improvements.
Mount Rainier National Park parkwide fire ban goes into effect Friday, August 18, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: ASHFORD, Wash. - Beginning Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 until rescinded, Mount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban for all campfires and the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills. This ban is in place to reduce the risk of human-caused wildland fire area-wide during hot, dry conditions and high fire danger.
Reclamation awards $29.9 million to the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District for Harvest Water
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Reclamation recently awarded the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District $29.9 million to help fund Harvest Water. The recycled water program will provide a safe and reliable supply of tertiary-treated water to agriculture and habitat lands in southern Sacramento County, while also reducing the reliance on groundwater pumping and resulting in increased groundwater levels.
Gulf Islands National Seashore Hosts Cleanups in September
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- Join Gulf Islands National Seashore for two volunteer cleanup events in September, one in the Florida district and one in the Mississippi District. For all events, please sign up at www.volunteer.gov.
Urban Archeology Corps
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: The Urban Archeology Corps (UAC) is a national program for paid work experiences in NPS archeology. Its aims are: 1) support youth employment in archeology; 2) increase diversity, equality, and inclusion within the field; 3) create a pipeline for employment to federal service; and 4) complete archeological projects. Since the program's start in 2012, over 200 people have held internships to do archeological work in NPS parks.
Yellowstone visitation statistics for July 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Yellowstone National Park hosted 969,692 recreation visits in July 2023. This is a 63% increase from July 2022 (596,562 recreational visits) and a 4% increase from July 2019* (936,062 recreation visits).
BLM announces meeting of the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Carson City, Nevada - The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a public meeting on Sept. 21, and a field tour on Sept. 22, 2023. The 15-member BLM Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin RAC serves in an advisory capacity...
Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 3 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Joint News Release. Bureau of Land Management, Medford District. USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest. Oregon Department of Forestry, Southwest Oregon District. SW Oregon - The recent heat wave, along with fuel conditions, have prompted officials with the Bureau of Land Management...
National Guard to bivouac and perform road work at Belle Fourche Reservoir
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Army National Guard will be working on improvements that include grading, installing culverts, and spreading gravel on the newly established routes at Belle Fourche Reservoir August 17-20, 2023. The public is asked to respect the temporary closures associated with the work being done and improvements made.
Access Wayside: Pristine Waters
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Hidden Fire Fact Sheet
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Start Date: Tuesday, August 15 at 07:58 p.m.
Access Wayside: Once a Busy Waterfront
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Access Wayside: Cobbling the Cove
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Access Wayside: "Hot Line" to Europe
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Pea Ridge National Military Park to Host “Raise the banner. Raise it high, boys!” on Saturday, August 26, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Pea Ridge National Military Park to Host “Raise the banner. Raise it high, boys!" on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Catoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures August 17 – 18, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Thurmont, Md. - Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
Pea Ridge National Military Park to Host Take a Walk on the Wild Side on Saturday, September 2, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Pea Ridge National Military Park to Host Take a Walk on the Wild Side on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
Current Happenings - August 18-20, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: There is something for everyone at your National Park for the Arts! Check out these summer events and plan your trip today.