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St. Mary Falls Trailhead

News Release: The hike to St. Mary and Virginia Falls-family-friendly hikes with world-class scenery-is one of the most popular day hikes on the east side of Going-to-the-Sun Road.


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Paradise Historic Tour: Paradise Historic District

News Release: Since the late 1890s Paradise has served as a base camp for people attracted to the spectacular wildflower meadows and high-mountain recreation. Built between 1916 and 1942, structures at Paradise were designed in an alpine rustic style. Massive timbers and glacial boulders blended the buildings with their natural surroundings. Steeply pitched roofs shed heavy snow loads. Many of the original buildings remain at Paradise, which was designated a historic district in 1990.


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Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest $300K for restoration of native species, sustainability, and resilience at Glacier National Park

News Release: WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 8, 2023] - This year, Glacier National Park will receive $300,000 from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to restore natural habitats and address climate change impacts. In fiscal year 2023, President Biden’s Investing in America...


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Paradise Historic Tour: Tent Camps

News Release: In the late 1800s, mountain climbers, then campers made their way out to the slopes of Mount Rainier. Using the trail that James Longmire built from Ashford to Longmire and then up to Paradise, people found a rustic campground awaiting them as early 1895. John Reese started developing his Camp of the...


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Paradise Historic Tour: Paradise Ranger Station

News Release: For eighty years park rangers used this building as a base for coordinating rescues and protecting park resources. The ranger station still serves this purpose, although it is no longer open to the public. Historically, the first floor was an information center and the second floor served as living quarters.


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Heritage Hike: Inclines 6 to 10, August 13, 2023

News Release: Park rangers will lead a hike of the Inclines 6 to 10 Trail on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, at 10:00 am. Space is limited due to shuttling and reservations are required. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150 to sign up for this free hike.


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Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest millions in Alaska parks

News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska’s national parks have received millions of dollars to conduct climate change and infrastructure work in parks across the state. In fiscal year 2023, President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act will provide $52 million to the National Park Service (NPS) to fund projects throughout the country related to ecosystem resilience, restoration, and environmental planning needs.


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Park rangers announce fire restrictions at Joshua Tree National Park

News Release: Due to hot, dry weather conditions, high winds, and increasing fire danger, Joshua Tree National Park leadership will implement fire restrictions at the direction of the Superintendent beginning Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The restriction encompasses the entire park, including all campgrounds, backcountry sites, and residential areas. Fire restrictions will be in effect that prohibit the following.


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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest $150,000 in restoration and resilience in Hopewell Culture

News Release: CHILLICOTHE, OHIO - Hopewell Culture National Historical Park will implement two projects this year with $150,000 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This project is part of a nationwide effort to restore natural habitats and address climate change impacts. In fiscal year 2023, President Biden’s...


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Paradise Historic Tour: Climbers' Guide House

News Release: Since 1922, many Mount Rainier climbers have begun their summit attempts at the threshold of this building. From the 1920s to the early 2000s, park concessioners operating out of the Guide House led guided climbs up the mountain. Today the building houses the park’s Climbing Information Center. While...


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Whirley Crane: Richmond Shipyard No. 3

News Release: Enormous Lifting Power. The Whirley Crane, named for its ability to turn 360 degrees, currently sits next to the SS Red Oak Victory ship. At a weight of close to 230 thousand pounds, this crane is the only one left of dozens that were used to help build ships at record speed. The scale of it, is enormous...


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Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Invest More than $1 million in Restoration in Big South Fork NRRA

News Release: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area (NRRA) received over $1 million for the orphaned well reclamation project, funded through the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This project is part of a nationwide effort to restore natural habitats and address climate change impacts.


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Carl's

News Release: Carl's, also known as Carl's Frozen Custard, in Fredericksburg, Virginia was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. The frozen custard stand is significant as a roadside business that emerged as commercial structures on major roadways became more common in the 1940s and 50s, as well as its continuous role in Fredericksburg's social and economic life.


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Access: Ocean Path

News Release: Ocean Path is a popular trail that stretches from Sand Beach to Otter Point along the length of Park Loop Road featuring scenic views of the rocky coastline. This is a gradual hike with steady inclines and declines and is 2.2-miles one way, a 4.4-mile round trip.



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BLM seeks public comment for oil and gas lease sale in Nevada

News Release: RENO, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on five oil and gas parcels totaling 4,538 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in Nevada. The comment period ends September 7, 2023.


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Wind Cave tours canceled due to elevator repairs

News Release: HOT SPRINGS, S.D. - Cave tours at Wind Cave National Park have been suspended pending elevator repairs. Replacement parts are on order and tours could resume in early September.


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Secretaries Haaland and Vilsack Applaud President Biden’s Designation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden established the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni -Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in northern Arizona, an area considered sacred by many Tribal Nations in the Southwest and renowned for its natural, cultural, economic, scientific and historic resources and broad recreation opportunities.


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Pile Burning to protect NPS Structures at Indiana Dunes NP

News Release: In April of 2023, firefighters from the Great Lakes Fire Management Zone, based at Indiana Dunes National Park, burned multiple debris piles around several park structures to protect the buildings from the potential of wildland fires.


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North Lake McDonald View

News Release: From this turnout, visitors have great access to Lake Mcdonald's shoreline, and an excellent glimpse into the areas fire history throughout the early 2000's.