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Urban Archeology Corps
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: The Urban Archeology Corps (UAC) is a national program for paid work experiences in NPS archeology. Its aims are: 1) support youth employment in archeology; 2) increase diversity, equality, and inclusion within the field; 3) create a pipeline for employment to federal service; and 4) complete archeological projects. Since the program's start in 2012, over 200 people have held internships to do archeological work in NPS parks.
Yellowstone visitation statistics for July 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Yellowstone National Park hosted 969,692 recreation visits in July 2023. This is a 63% increase from July 2022 (596,562 recreational visits) and a 4% increase from July 2019* (936,062 recreation visits).
BLM announces meeting of the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Carson City, Nevada - The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will host a public meeting on Sept. 21, and a field tour on Sept. 22, 2023. The 15-member BLM Sierra Front-Northern Great Basin RAC serves in an advisory capacity...
Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 3 on Wild Portion of Lower Rogue River
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Joint News Release. Bureau of Land Management, Medford District. USDA Forest Service, Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest. Oregon Department of Forestry, Southwest Oregon District. SW Oregon - The recent heat wave, along with fuel conditions, have prompted officials with the Bureau of Land Management...
National Guard to bivouac and perform road work at Belle Fourche Reservoir
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Army National Guard will be working on improvements that include grading, installing culverts, and spreading gravel on the newly established routes at Belle Fourche Reservoir August 17-20, 2023. The public is asked to respect the temporary closures associated with the work being done and improvements made.
Access Wayside: Pristine Waters
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Hidden Fire Fact Sheet
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Start Date: Tuesday, August 15 at 07:58 p.m.
Electronic Provision of Records During an Audit; Correction discussed on Aug. 16 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page rule on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Access Wayside: Once a Busy Waterfront
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Access Wayside: Cobbling the Cove
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Access Wayside: "Hot Line" to Europe
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Pea Ridge National Military Park to Host “Raise the banner. Raise it high, boys!” on Saturday, August 26, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Pea Ridge National Military Park to Host “Raise the banner. Raise it high, boys!" on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.
Catoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures August 17 – 18, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Thurmont, Md. - Due to increased security measures, portions of Catoctin Mountain Park will be closed at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17. Closures are scheduled to continue through approximately 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
Pea Ridge National Military Park to Host Take a Walk on the Wild Side on Saturday, September 2, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Pea Ridge National Military Park to Host Take a Walk on the Wild Side on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
Current Happenings - August 18-20, 2023
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: There is something for everyone at your National Park for the Arts! Check out these summer events and plan your trip today.
July 5, 1787: Bitter Arguments
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: "This country must be united. If persuasion does not unite it, the sword will.".
Inventions from the World's Columbian Exposition
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: When Chicago was chosen as the city to host the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, Frederick Law Olmsted was called on to adapt his initial designs for the South Park Commission site, now called Jackson Park, Washington Park, and the Midway Plaisance, to be more appropriate for a fairground.
Access Wayside: Sounds of the Sea
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.
Notice published on Aug. 16 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Access Wayside: What Do Park Rangers Do?
By Interior Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Access Acadia: Inclusive Descriptions of Park Destinations.