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BLM seeks input on analysis of Outlaw Trails
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: CODY, Wyo.-The Bureau of Land Management Cody Field Office has released an environmental assessment that analyzes a trail system for the Outlaw Trails area, located north of Cody in Park County. The public comment period is open Aug. 1-30, 2023.
BLM Plans Palomino Buttes, Stinkingwater Wild Horse Gathers
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: HINES, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to gather wild horses within and immediately next to the Palomino Buttes and Stinkingwater herd management areas in southeast Oregon mid-August.
Lake Effect Concert Band to perform Aug. 5
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service staff of James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor is pleased to announce its third of four free outdoor concerts this summer.
Children Can Experience Trading at Bent’s Fort
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: The public is invited to join the inhabitants of Bent’s Old Fort on the next two Saturdays, August 5th and August 12th at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm for Buffalo Robes for Beads!.
BLM Plans Medusahead Treatments
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: HINES, Ore. - The Bureau of Land Management, Burns District, plans to implement approximately 100,000 acres of aerial spray treatments targeting medusahead on public land August 1 through October 15. Both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft will be used in the effort.
Fee-free entrance to national parks on August 4
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: DEATH VALLEY, Calif. - Entrance fees will be waived on Friday, August 4 at Death Valley National Park and all other National Park Service (NPS) sites. This is the third anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), which is making a huge difference in the protection and enjoyment of national parks and other public lands.
Founders’ Day at Pipestone National Monument!
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service’s birthday, also known as Founders’ Day, is August 25. Without quarriers, Pipestone National Monument would not exist. As in past years, we would like our recognition to include a celebration of the people who keep this 3,000-year-old tradition alive.
Henry O. Flipper, Colored Cadet at West Point
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: Henry O. Flipper, Colored Cadet at West Point.
James Crutchfield selected as park manager for Dry Tortugas National Park
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) announced today the selection of James Crutchfield as park manager of Dry Tortugas National Park. Crutchfield will begin his new assignment on Aug. 13.
Man treated for heat illness after illegally driving off-road
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: DEATH VALLEY, CA - Two people got lost driving in Death Valley National Park on July 4, resulting in one of them being transported to a hospital for heat illness. The two men got their vehicle stuck in the salt flat after driving illegally almost a mile off road. Two Star Towing removed their vehicle from the salt flat on July 27, carefully using a skid steer to minimize additional off-road damage.
BLM seeks public comment on proposed improvements to Table Mesa Recreation Area
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management’s Hassayampa Field Office seeks public comment on proposed recreational enhancements to the Table Mesa Recreation Area north of Phoenix. A 30-day comment period begins today. The purpose of the planning effort is to identify appropriate recreational uses in specific...
Share your comments about the future of Zion Campgrounds and Wilderness Recreation Permits
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: SPRINGDALE, Utah - The National Park Service wants your input on proposed changes to campground fees and Wilderness Recreation Permits in Zion National Park.
BLM Nevada Announces New State Fire Management Officer
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: RENO, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management is pleased to announce the selection of Brock Uhlig as the new State Fire Management Officer (FMO) for BLM Nevada. Uhlig has previously served as the Deputy State Fire Management Officer since 2022.
BLM enters Stage 1 fire restrictions in Campbell County
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: BUFFALO, Wyo. - Due to dry conditions and high fire danger, Stage 1 fire restrictions will begin today, Aug. 1, on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Campbell County. The BLM is working with the county to coordinate restrictions.
BLM Wyoming holds successful wild horse adoption at the 2023 Cheyenne Frontier Days
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: Cheyenne, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management and Mantle Ranch Wild Horse Adoption and Training Facility successfully adopted 14 wild horses at the 2023 Cheyenne Frontier Days.
Access: Fabbri Picnic Area and Memorial
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: Fabbri Picnic Area and Memorial, located on the eastern side of Mount Desert Island near Thunder Hole and Otter Cliffs is a short stop for visitors to rest and eat, as well as to visit the Alessandro Fabbri memorial.
Birding Hike with Audubon Society at the National Park
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join a birding expert from the Dunes-Calumet Audubon Society on Sunday, August 6 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am for a birding hike. Meet inside the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center and drive to the birding spot of the month. No experience required. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.
Access: Thunder Hole
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: Thunder Hole is a unique geological site featuring a narrow cave on the rocky eastern shoreline of Mount Desert Island. When a storm or the force of the turning tides rushes into the cave, air escapes with a thunderous reverberation. This spot is particularly popular with visitors, often attracting large crowds along the viewing deck.
BLM Seeks Public Input on Sweetwater Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Proposal
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: Kemmerer, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Kemmerer Field Office is seeking public comment on a right-of-way for the proposed Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub CO2 Sequestration project. If approved, Pond Field, LLC would sequester carbon dioxide (CO2) in up to 44,570 acres of sub-surface federal pore space in Uinta, Sweetwater and Lincoln counties.
Proposed Changes to Campground and Full Moon Hike Reservations at Bryce Canyon National Park
By Interior Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: BRYCE, UT - Bryce Canyon National Park is requesting public comment on three proposals to address discrepancies in campsite reservations and fees as well as access to full moon hike programs.