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News Release: Timpanogos Cave National Monument is excited to announce opening for cave tours for 2023. Due to unprecedented snow in Utah and the resulting damage to the trail, cave tours will begin tentatively on May 31th to allow park staff more time to clear snow and repair the trail. Tickets are available for purchase up to 30 days in advance starting May 14th. The visitor center will be open May 17th.

Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status for Black-Capped Petrel With a Section 4(d) Rule discussed on May 2 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a four page proposed rule on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What Are Archeological Resources?

News Release: Archeological resources are the physical evidence of past humans' activities and their cultures. They include artifacts, features, sites, and associated documentation. The Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) and its regulations say, “Archaeological resource means any material remains of human...

Birding in Poland’s National Parks

News Release: In central Europe, Poland sits at both the geographical and the birding crossroads of the continent. The country's diverse and rich habitats make it an excellent location for both nesting and migratory bird species. Learn about the birds of Poland at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center on Wednesday, May 10th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

Sandy Ridge Recreation Area closed, May 4

By Interior Newswire Report | May 3, 2023

Officials with the Bureau of Land Management will close the Sandy Ridge Recreation Area for the day on Thursday, May 4.

NR 23-12: Laurel Beach parking lot closed May 3 for maintenance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the Laurel Beach parking lot at Laurel River Lake in London, Kentucky, is closing Wednesday, May 3, 2023, while maintenance to the asphalt surface is accomplished.

Black Rock Art Gallery Opening of Groundwork Arts - Put a Face On It: Character Paintings

News Release: Joshua Tree National Park management is excited to announce a new exhibition of student creativity produced in partnership with Groundwork Arts, a Morongo Valley non-profit organization. This group brings professional practicing artists into local community schools to provide innovative educational opportunities to students, teachers, and families.

BLM Rock Springs Temporarily Closes Steamboat Mountain Area to Motorized Vehicles

News Release: ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. -- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Rock Springs Field Office is temporarily closing the Steamboat Mountain area northeast of Rock Springs, Wyoming to motorized vehicles. The closure lasts from May 10 to July 1 to protect sensitive elk calving and deer fawning areas, as indicated in the Green River Resource Management Plan.

Delaware River Safety Advisory for Week of May 1

News Release: The break in the rain may have you thinking about heading out to the Delaware River for some boating, fishing, or paddling. Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area want to remind anyone thinking a river trip this week that additional safety requirements are in effect.

Notice published on May 1 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on May 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

National Park archeologists find remains of underwater hospital and cemetery at Dry Tortugas

News Release: KEY WEST, Fla. - Dry Tortugas National Park announced the finding of archeological remains of a 19th century quarantine hospital and cemetery on a submerged island near Garden Key. While only one grave has been identified, historical records indicate that dozens of people, mostly U.S. soldiers stationed...

National Park Rangers to Lead History Hike with Stunning Views

News Release: Richland, WA. - Rangers with Manhattan Project National Historical Park and Whitman Mission National Historic Site will lead a history hike up Candy Mountain on Saturday, May 6 from 9:00-11:30 am. The “Hike Through Time" ranger program is a free, guided 3.6-mile (5.8 km) round-trip moderate hike to the top of Candy Mountain.

BLM invites public input on emergency stabilization, rehabilitation program

News Release: CEDAR CITY, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management invites public review and comment on the Cedar City Field Office Emergency Stabilization and Rehabilitation Program Environmental Assessment. If approved, the program would enable the agency to maximize the effectiveness of its response to time-sensitive, post-wildfire public safety and resources concerns across 2.1-million acres of BLM-administered public lands in Iron, Beaver, and parts of Washington counties.

Free daily dino tours kick off in a Jurassic way at Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry

News Release: HANKSVILLE, Utah - Brontosaurus-size your summer with a free 30- to 45-minute guided tour of the Hanksville-Burpee Dinosaur Quarry. Tours will be offered the weeks of May 15, May 22, and June 5, 2023, Mondays through Fridays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m., and on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., weather permitting. No tours will occur on Sundays or during the week of May 29, 2023. Tour group size is limited to 25 people on a first-come, first-served basis.

Big Cypress National Preserve Issues Temporary Area Closure for the Sandy Wildfire

Yesterday, May 1st, at approximately 3:30 PM, a wildfire was discovered in Big Cypress National Preserve, located just west of the Blue Loop portion of Florida Trail.

Somerville Lake Embankment Road to close temporarily

Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that the embankment road located between Lake Somerville Marina and Campground and Welch Park will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023.

Tip Off composting toilet facility on South Kaibab Trail closed May 2-23

From May 2-23, 2023, the composting toilet located at the “Tip Off” on the South Kaibab Trail will be closed for needed maintenance.

Great Basin National Park to Add Additional Lehman Caves Tours

News Release: BAKER, NV - Two additional tours of Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park are proposed to begin in 2024. The park is seeking public comments on the proposed fees for these additional tours before any final decisions. In determining proposed fees, the park completed a cost comparison to similar tours offered by other cave operations. The comment period will open May 1 and close May 30, 2023.

National Park Service director visits the National Parks of Boston during National Park Week

News Release: BOSTON - In celebration of National Park Week, National Park Service Director Chuck Sams made his first official visit to the National Parks of Boston from April 25-26. Earlier in the week, he toured additional national parks in the greater Boston area, including Cape Cod National Seashore, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, and Minute Man National Historical Park.

Interior Department discusses Land Exchange at Virgin Islands National Park; Correction on May 1