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Join Fort Scott NHS for the Sights and Sounds of American Independence

Celebrate American independence with the sounds of cannon fire and immersion in America’s history while honoring the service men and women who have defended the United States through the growth of our nation.


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Reconstruction Era National Historical Park Hosting 160th Anniversary Observance of the 1863 Willtown Raid

On Saturday, July 8 at 10:30 am, Reconstruction Era National Historical Park will hold a free one-hour, ranger-guided program at the Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve in Port Royal marking the 160th Anniversary of the 1st South Carolina Volunteers raid on Willtown Bluffs.


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Get ready for a busy Independence Day Weekend in Zion National Park

Summer is the busiest season at Zion National Park, and this Independence Day Weekend, the National Park Service anticipates:


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Drive sober to “Beat the Heat” this holiday weekend

This Fourth of July weekend, Ozark National Scenic Riverways is partnering with local law enforcement agencies to emphasize the importance of driving sober and saving lives on America’s roads.


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2023 Darwin Lambert Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Selection

Great Basin National Park is proud to announce the 2023 Darwin Lambert artist-in-residence: Jacqueline Abend.


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Macon-Bibb County the Macon Housing Authority donation adds 3.6 acres to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historic Park

The National Park Service (NPS) today announced Macon-Bibb County and the Macon Housing Authority have donated several land parcels near the Davis Homes community totaling 3.62 acres to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.


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BLM Las Cruces District seeks applicants for Artist-in-Residence Program

The Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks and Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District announce a Call-to-Artists to apply for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Artist in Residence Program to take place Sept. 1-30.


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BLM oil and gas lease sale in North Dakota nets over $15 million

The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas State Office today conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale with bids on 14 parcels covering 5,671.72 acres in North Dakota.


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7-day Operations Resume July 2, 2023

News Release: ATLANTA-Effective Sunday, July 2, 2023, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park will resume its 7-day operational schedule. The park will be open Sundays - Saturdays from 9am- 5pm daily. We will resume conducting all regularly scheduled visitor service operations to include interpretive tours...


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Special U.S. Postal Service Pictorial Postmark offered at Morristown National Historical Park July 4, 2023

News Release: Special U.S. Postal Service Pictorial Postmark offered at Morristown National Historical Park July 4, 2023.


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NR 23-19: Laurel River Lake Picnic Area closed through July 31

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the Laurel River Dam Picnic Area is closed through July 31, 2023.


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Concerts, history, and nature programs on tap at the National Seashore this summer

News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass.- End your day the perfect way, with music, presentations, and performance events at Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham. Events are held every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 pm from June 27 through September 5 at the outdoor amphitheater on the shores of Salt Pond or in the indoor auditorium. In addition, Cape Symphony returns for Symphony at the Seashore on Thursday, August 24. Salt Pond Visitor Center is located at 50 Nauset Road, Eastham.


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America’s Infamous Day: Interpreting a Key Portion of the Pearl Harbor Battlefield

News Release: Recipient: Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Amount: $140,043.85. On December 7, 1941, Ford Island, a low sandy landmass in the middle of Pearl Harbor, became the main target of Imperial Japanese bomber planes, as they carried out their surprise attack on the American naval fleet and army installations in...


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BLM New Mexico implements fire restrictions at Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and Lincoln Tracts

News Release: ROSWELL, N.M. - Abundant dry fuels (grasses, shrubs, and trees) and a prolonged drought have prompted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to implement fire restrictions on BLM lands at Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area and around the community of Lincoln beginning June 27 at 8 a.m., until further notice. The purpose of this action is to ensure the public health and safety of surrounding communities and minimize chances for wildfire starts.


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Grants Headquarters Parking Area

News Release: Pull-off parking area with 11 regular parking spaces that provides access to wayside informational signs with information about General U.S. Grant's headquarters located nearby.


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BLM issues decision on Marton Ranch Acquisition supplemental analysis

News Release: CASPER, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Casper Field Office has released a decision record for the Marton Ranch Acquisition supplemental environmental assessment. The BLM’s decision reaffirms its 2022 determination to purchase the 35,669-acre Marton Ranch located southwest of Casper, Wyo.


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Arcade

News Release: Formerly the site of the Chautauqua Hotel and Administration Building, the Art Deco Arcade was built in stages starting in 1940 to house games, such as a shooting gallery, skeeball, and other attractions. The main level of the Arcade Building now provides space for several longstanding resident arts...


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Podcast 069: Bringing Cultural Landscapes into the 21st Century

News Release: Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation. Maggie O’Neill: Hi, I’m Maggie O’Neill. I work in Historic Landscapes at NCPTT and today we’re sitting down with Stephanie and Leah at the Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation. I was hoping you both could introduce yourself to begin, and what your role...


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Confederate Cemetery Parking Area

News Release: The parking lot at the Confederate Cemetery has 7 regular spaces and 1 handicapped accessible space. This parking area provides access to the Confederate cemetery, Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail sign, the Stage Road trail, and after-hours access to the historic village space (closes at sunset).


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Biden-Harris Administration improves Wilson Lake campsites near Hazelton, Idaho

News Release: TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management began construction to upgrade the Wilson Lake Campsites north of Hazelton last week, funded in part through the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Construction is expected to continue through the end of July 2023. Upgrades include graveled roads...