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News Release: I grew up in Seattle, Washington but I attend college in Vermont. I study geology and geography and hope to pursue a career with a federal land management agency. This is my first position with NPS, as an intern through the Mosaics in Science program.

John Muir Trail Virtual Visit

News Release: Stretching approximately 214 miles from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, the John Muir Trail (JMT) was the first long-distance trail on the West Coast and arguably the first of its kind in the United States. The trail showcases superlative High Sierra scenery and required extraordinary skill and effort...

Heritage Days Returns to the North Rim July 28-30

News Release: GRAND CANYON, Ariz - Heritage Days will return to the North Rim within Grand Canyon National Park July 28 through July 30, 2023. Each day, Heritage Days programs and demonstrations will run from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. throughout the North Rim developed area. Heritage Days provide visitors and staff with the opportunity to experience and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the Colorado Plateau, Arizona Strip, and the Grand Canyon area.

Morristown National Historical Park July 15 & 16 Women’s History Events

News Release: Morristown National Historical Park. July 15 & 16 Women’s History Events, Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Phillis Wheatley. Saturday, July 15: Elizabeth Cady Stanton: All Men and Women are Created Equal!. Sunday, July 16: Phillis Wheatley: An Enslaved Poet. Free Admission. MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown National Historical...

Remembering Our Nation’s Splendid Little War on Chickamauga Battlefield

News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: On Saturday, July 22, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will host special programs commemorating the 125th anniversary of Camp George H. Thomas’ establishment on Chickamauga Battlefield. Living historians, portraying Spanish-American War soldiers, will conduct informal...

Kenilworth Aquatic Garden’s Lotus and Water Lily Festival marks a “Peak Week” of blooms from July 15-22

News Release: WASHINGTON-Join the National Park Service for the 2023 Lotus and Water Lily Festival at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Experience the annual blooming of lotus and water lily flowers, enjoy music and dance performances, arts and crafts, ranger-led tours, and more! The festival will begin Saturday, July 15 and runs through Saturday, July 22 with extended, nighttime hours on Thursday, Friday and both Saturdays!.

Man Pleads Guilty to Leading Illegal Backcountry Packrafting Trip in Grand Canyon National Park

News Release: GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - Following an investigation by rangers of the National Park Service (NPS), Samuel H. Edwards pled guilty to leading an illegal packrafting trip in Grand Canyon National Park. On May 15, 2023, Edwards entered a guilty plea on misdemeanor charges of leading a backcountry packrafting trip without a permit and entering a restricted area.

Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District announces Community Pit #1 safety project comment period and open house

News Release: LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District announces a reclamation safety project of the area known as Community Pit #1 in the Robledo Mountains. An Environmental Assessment has been posted at:.

Iron Hills Trail System

News Release: Nestled in Color Country between Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park lies the 29 miles of trails that make up the Iron Hills Trail System. The Iron Hills Trail System welcomes non-motorized users of all kinds on its network of paved paths. Not only is the system a premier bike destination, but the trails are also open to hikers, trail runners, wildlife viewers, and even include four miles of trails designated for equestrian use.

Paradise Picnic Area

News Release: Season: Summer (June to September). * The Paradise Picnic Area is typically open late June to late September depending on weather and road conditions. Overview. * The Paradise Picnic Area is located 11 miles northeast of Longmire on the Paradise Valley Road on the right side; 0.5 mile southeast of the...

Fire danger increased to moderate

News Release: WESTERN WY - Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to "moderate" for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge. The potential for fire activity has increased due to summer drying of vegetation combined with warmer and windier conditions.

Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum

News Release: Fort Spokane Visitor Center and Museum is located at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The visitor center features exhibits on local natural and cultural history, as well as recreation opportunities. These exhibits go into detail on Ice Age Floods, Military History, 19th Century Native American Boarding Schools, and more.

Vessel Anchoring Information for Glen Canyon NRA

News Release: During this busy boating season, the National Park Service (NPS) would like to remind visitors that pin anchoring vessels is illegal in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. This includes the placement of metal stakes in any holes within the sandstone, even if the hole is pre-existing. Authorized methods...

Fort Boykin

News Release: Fort Boykin is a small, forested park in Isle of Wight County, Virginia which overlooks the James River. The site’s history dates to 1623 when the colonizers at Jamestown constructed a triangular fort to protect themselves from attacks by the original inhabitants of the land, the Warraskoyack. Since...

Pika Fire Update, July 12, 2023

News Release: Pika Fire. Location: Just west of North Dome. Elevation: 7,100 feet. Discover date: June 29, 2023. Size: 40 acres. Cause: Lightning. Yosemite Fire crews are using a confine and contain strategy utilizing natural barriers and trails. The fire has slow growth, with some isolated active pockets northwest of...

Mesa Verde National Park Invites Public Comment on Fire Management Plan, Environmental Assessment

News Release: MESA VERDE, CO - The National Park Service (NPS) has released an environmental assessment (EA) evaluating the impacts of the Proposed Fire Management Plan (FMP) at Mesa Verde National Park (MVNP) and Yucca House National Monument (YHNM) (collectively, “the parks"). The FMP EA considers wildland fire...

Adopt a BLM wild horse during Cheyenne frontier days

News Release: Cheyenne, Wyo - The Bureau of Land Management will sponsor a wild horse adoption during Cheyenne Frontier Days on the south side of S. Lions Park Drive in Lions Park.

Play in the Park at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP

News Release: Enjoy lawn games on the Mansion lawn and porch every weekend, all summer long (weather permitting). Play classic games like croquet, bocce ball, and checkers, or modern twists like Giant Jenga!.

Agate Hosted Successful Inaugural Campout Under the Stars

News Release: Tents mixed with tipis at Agate Fossil Beds for one of the first times since Chief Red Cloud camped here with his friend and rancher James Cook. This past weekend, over 30 visitors roasted s’mores, listened to stories, and stargazed into Agate’s famously dark night sky.

Furnace Town Historic Site