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News Release: BUSHKILL, Pa- The body of Jose Madera Martinez, 19, of Paterson, New Jersey, was recovered at around 11:15 am today from the waters of the Delaware River near Kittatinny Point within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by National Park Service search crews. Today marks the third full day of the search.

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Harold Hill Blossom

By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2023

News Release: Notable Projects while at Olmsted Firm.

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Change in Leadership at Virgin Islands National Park

By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2023

News Release: ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands - The National Park Service (NPS) announces Scott B. Simmons will serve as Acting Superintendent of Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument beginning July 30, 2023. Nigel A. Fields, the departing Superintendent, returns to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) in a senior executive position after leading approximately $50 million in recovery efforts on St. John following Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

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Herbert J Kellaway

By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2023

News Release: Notable Projects while at the Olmsted Firm.

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Percival Gallagher

By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2023

News Release: Notable Projects while at the Olmsted Firm.

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Edward Clark Whiting

By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2023

News Release: Notable Projects while at the Olmsted Firm.

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Henry Vincent Hubbard

By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2023

News Release: Notable Projects while at Olmsted Firm.

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James Sturgis Pray

By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2023

News Release: Notable Projects while at the Olmsted Firm.

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James Frederick Dawson

By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2023

News Release: Notable Projects while at the Olmsted Firm.

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Arthur Asahel Shurcliff

By Interior Newswire | Jul 17, 2023

News Release: Notable Projects while at the Olmsted Firm.

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Rainbow Fire is Called Out

By Interior Newswire | Jul 16, 2023

News Release: The Rainbow Fire is now out following a strong initial attack and continued work by North Cascades, Missoula, and Redmond smokejumpers. Helicopter and Fire Boss plane support included approximately 105,000 gallons of water over two days. The Boulder Creek Trail and Hooter, Rennie, and Reynolds Hiker and Stock camps are now open.

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Illegal burro killings discovered in Death Valley National Park

By Interior Newswire | Jul 16, 2023

News Release: DEATH VALLEY, Calif. - National Park Service officials are investigating the death of five burros that were discovered shot and killed earlier this week in the Lower Wildrose area of Death Valley National Park.

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Man with Knife in the Giant Forest Area of Sequoia National Park Located and Apprehended

By Interior Newswire | Jul 16, 2023

News Release: SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. - On Friday Law enforcement rangers were looking for a man with a knife in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park. The subject was located Friday evening and arrested. No injuries or further altercations were reported.

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Butterfly Walk at Homestead

By Interior Newswire | Jul 16, 2023

News Release: Butterfly Walk at Homestead. BEATRICE, Neb. - Join Master Naturalist and butterfly expert Jo Langabee and Natural Resource Specialist Jesse Bolli for a Butterfly Walk on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Homestead National Historical Park. The walk will begin at the Education Center. You are encouraged...

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Catoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures July 14 – 16, 2023

By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023

News Release: Thurmont, Md. - Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, July 14. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 16, 2023. .

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Hike to Shriner Peak Fire Lookout

By Interior Newswire | Jul 15, 2023

News Release: Panoramic views make Shriner Peak Trail worth the strenuous hike to the Shriner Peak Fire Lookout. The view from the top offers commanding views of Mount Rainier, Ohanapecosh Valley, and the Cascade Range. Along the trail, you’ll find brilliant fall foliage, colorful summer wildflowers, and wild strawberries in the fire-exposed meadows. At 2.5 miles in, there is a view of Mount Rainier's east side.