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At Home with George…and Xiomaro
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the nation’s first National Historical Park with programing scheduled for June 24.
Celebrate Independence Day at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Strong City, KS: On Saturday July 1st historic ranch characters go about their daily activities of gardening, cooking, roping, and other typical chores, but will stop at 1 p.m. to read the Declaration of Independence. This was a common practice that was held in town squares all over the country in the 19th century when celebrating Independence Day.
BLM Worland provides location for fireworks
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: WORLAND, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office will again make a temporary, local exception to the fireworks ban on public lands for the Independence Day Holiday. The use of fireworks will be permitted July 2-5, 2023, at the first gravel pit along the road to the landfill northwest of Worland.
Gallops Island
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Six miles from Long Wharf, sits the 50- acre Gallops Island. The island is composed of one drumlin that is 79 feet. The island offers wonderful views of the harbor and surrounding islands.
Park hosts historic Bound Brook Island celebration events
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass.- Cape Cod National Seashore is thrilled to celebrate the history of Bound Brook Island on Friday, June 30, 2023. Join park staff as they explore the historic Atwood-Higgins and Baker-Biddle properties in Wellfleet to learn about the stories of the past. This free event will be held 10 am-2 pm, beginning at the Atwood-Higgins property, located at 269 Bound Brook Island Rd, Wellfleet, MA.
Celebrate American Independence at Bent’s Fort
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: The public is invited to join the inhabitants of Bent’s Old Fort on Monday, July 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm to celebrate American Independence during the 2023 Old-Fashioned 4th Celebration.
Scott Teodorski named superintendent of Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site (Richmond,)
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Richmond, Va. - The National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke today announced the selection of Scott Teodorski as the new superintendent of both Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond, Virginia. He is expected to begin his tour of duty at the end of July.
My Park Story: Kaia Lohr
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Kaia Lohr is serving as a National Leader for the Community Volunteer Ambassador Program. They work directly with the National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks program and provide peer support to over 50 Community Volunteer Ambassadors at national park sites across the US. In celebration of Pride Month, read about Kaia’s path to volunteer management and their passion for storytelling as a tool for inclusion.
Langlee Island
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Eleven miles South of Boston, in the middle of Hingham Bay sits an eight-acre island called Langlee Island. Its closest in distance to Sarah, Ragged, and Button Islands. Similar to other islands in the harbor, local indigenous communities likely accessed the island seasonally before European settlers arrived.
Grand Canyon National Parks seeks public comments on North Rim water system
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) is beginning civic engagement to seek public input on proposed improvements to the water system at the North Rim and inner canyon in Grand Canyon National Park. Public comments will be accepted from June 22 until midnight, July 5, 2023, and used to refine the project proposal.
Frederick Douglass Home to reopen July 4
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON- Join us at the reopening of Frederick Douglass National Historic Site on July 4! The celebration will start at 11 a.m. with a special ceremony featuring a ribbon-cutting, music, and a dramatic portrayal of Douglass’s famous speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?".
Thompson Island
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Just under 4.5 miles away from Long Wharf sits Thompson Island. It is both the closest island to Boston and one of the biggest islands in the harbor at 169.9 upland acres. Today, the island is home to the Outward-Bound Education Center. The island boasts salt marshes, a wetland, and remnants of fruit orchards.
Be Fire Aware: Moderate Fire Restrictions in Effect on Bureau of Land Management Public Lands in Medford District
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: MEDFORD, Ore. - Due to an increase in natural and human-caused fires and the approaching holiday weekend, the Bureau of Land Management Medford District officials are implementing public use restrictions on BLM-managed lands in southern Oregon. Starting June 23, 2023 at 12:01 a.m., certain activities on BLM-managed lands in Jackson and Josephine Counties will be restricted to prevent human-caused fire and reduce wildfire potential.
Operation Dry Water Being Conducted on Lake Powell
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: During the July 4th holiday weekend, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will be participating in the national Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement weekend. Law enforcement officers across the country will be on heightened alert July 1 through 3 to increase public awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Alexa Viets named superintendent of Petersburg National Battlefield
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Petersburg, Va. - The National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke today announced the selection of Alexa Viets as the new superintendent of Petersburg National Battlefield in Petersburg, Virginia. She is expected to begin her tour of duty in mid-August.
Evening on the Lake: Remembering David McCullough
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Please join us for another Evening on the Lake on Tuesday, June 27, at 7:00 PM in the historic Club House. Park Ranger Doug Bosley will be "Remembering David McCullough" by leading an interactive discussion on his life, work, and influence. Ranger Doug will encourage the audience to share what Mr. McCullough and his books mean to them.
Scott Teodorski named superintendent of Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site (Richmond,)
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: Richmond, Va. - The National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke today announced the selection of Scott Teodorski as the new superintendent of both Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site in Richmond, Virginia. He is expected to begin his tour of duty at the end of July.
The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on the proposed Clan Alpine Herd Management Area Wild Horse Gather
By Interior Newswire | Jun 23, 2023
News Release: CARSON CITY, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Stillwater Field Office is initiating a 30-day public comment period seeking input on the Preliminary Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the proposed Clan Alpine Horse Gather. To help inform the BLM’s decision, BLM is seeking public comments and...
BLM Worland provides location for fireworks
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
he Bureau of Land Management Worland Field Office will again make a temporary, local exception to the fireworks ban on public lands for the Independence Day Holiday.
94-million-year-old fossil provides clues to ancient reptile evolution
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 23, 2023
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument research yields North America’s oldest mosasaur