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After being closed for over three months due to severe damage from a series of storms early in the year, the Generals Highway between the Foothills and Giant Forest areas of Sequoia National Park will reopen to public travel on Saturday, July 1.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts Change of Responsibility and retirement ceremony

he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Patrickson Toussaint, the 14th USACE command sergeant major, and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Galick, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Ozark National Scenic Riverways offers two special managed deer hunts

These hunting opportunities are being extended to two special groups of the nation's population, our youth and our military service members with permanent mobility impairments.

Preventative Measures Implemented Due to Increased Fire Danger

Due to high to extreme fire danger, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will implement the following preventative measures beginning on June 24:

Body recovered from Lake Crescent

On June 21, at approximately 6:25 PM, Olympic National Park in conjunction with Christian Aid Ministries, a non-profit organization from Berlin, OH, recovered Travis Valenti's body from Lake Crescent.

National Park Service selects North Rim Hospitality, LLC for primary concession contract

Fifteen-Year Contract on North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park provides overnight accommodations, food and beverage, retail, and other related services to park visitors

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival to perform twice this summer

The National Park Service is pleased to announce that the Cleveland Shakespeare Festival (CSF) will present two outdoor performances of Shakespeare plays this summer on the grounds of James A. Garfield National Historic Site.

Volunteers Being Recruited for New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Trails and Rails Program

he National Park Service is recruiting volunteers to participate in a new park initiative called Trails and Rails where participants will represent the National Park Service on Amtrak’s Cardinal route as it travels through the gorge enroute from Montgomery to Hinton, WV.

National Park Service to host a Highland Light rededication ceremony

News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass.- On Thursday, June 28, Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) and its park partner, Eastern National (EN) will host a public ceremony to unveil the recently restored Highland Light in Truro. The ceremony will take place at 10 am at the lighthouse and will include remarks from park Superintendent Brian Carlstrom, as well as sentiments from Kevin Kissling, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eastern National.

Travel Blog: Death Valley National Park

News Release: The hottest and driest national park in the United States doesn’t seem like it would appeal to everyone but if you have time to visit Death Valley National Park (DEVA), located in the Mojave Desert, it will not disappoint. DEVA is vast, covering 3.4 million acres, and its unique ecosystems attract tourists each year.

Lake Mead NRA experiences six fatalities over Father’s Day Weekend

News Release: BOULDER CITY, Nev. - Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) saw multiple fatalities both on land and water this past weekend. Three people were killed in a multiple-car accident, two died by drowning, and one died of an apparent suicide. In addition, 23 people were rescued by park rangers, who also responded to criminal incidents, including assault, theft, and drug use.

The Racial Integrity Act, 1924: An Attack on Indigenous Identity

News Release: At the beginning of the 20th century, the eugenics movement was gaining momentum. Eugenics is the practice of controlling reproduction to alter the genetic characteristics of a population. Some advocates of eugenics believe that methods like selective “breeding" and sterilization would benefit human...

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hartwell Lake, buoys inspection results

By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, recently conducted an “Aids to Navigation” inspection on Hartwell Lake to inventory all buoys, shoal markers and other navigational aids to ensure proper placement, working condition and visibility.

USACE Omaha District's historic project and dam safety mission in Jamestown, North Dakota

By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, in partnership with the prime contractor, Barnard Construction Company, held a groundbreaking ceremony May 25, 2023 for a large-scale spillway project at Pipestem Dam in Jamestown, North Dakota.

Hurricane Ridge area will reopen June 27 after fire

News Release: PORT ANGELES, Wash. - Olympic National Park will reopen the Hurricane Ridge area on June 27 after a fire destroyed the historic Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge on May 7.

Warning signs on the horizon bring visibility to an invisible danger

By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023

Inexperienced boaters face hidden dangers on the Allegheny River that could result in severe injury or death if they don’t pay attention.

Two summer naturalization programs to be held this summer

News Release: The National Park Service staff of James A. Garfield National Historic Site is pleased to announce that it will host two naturalization ceremonies this summer. As in previous years, these ceremonies will take place close to the Fourth of July and Constitution Day. The first will be Friday, July 7; the...

Guide to the De Soto National Memorial Resource Management Records, 1939-2013

News Release: This finding aid describes the De Soto National Memorial Resource Management Records, managed on behalf of the park at the South Florida Collections Management Center. For access to the collection or for more information, contact the archivist.

An Overview of Channel Islands National Park

News Release: If you are visiting Southern California, take the time to visit the Channel Islands National Park (CHIS). CHIS is made up of five islands, each accessible by boat. Located just off the coast of one of the most populated areas in the world, it is worth the boat ride to these islands which feel like an escape from our metropolitan world. This marine sanctuary is isolated, providing visitors and wildlife with a sense of solace.

Walker Sisters Cabin renovations complete