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Guided Hikes offered at National Park’s Miller Woods
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: Join a ranger for a hike through Indiana Dunes National Park’s exceptional Miller Woods every Sunday in July from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, starting at the Paul H. Douglas Center. The hike follows the Paul H. Douglas Trail and showcases various habitats, including globally rare black oak savanna, interdunal ponds, wetlands, and towering sand dunes that offer incredible views of Lake Michigan and Chicago. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
Elk Neck State Park
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: Elk Neck State Park is a 2,370-acre park that stands on a peninsula surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay to the west and the Elk River to the east. Located in Cecil County, Maryland, the park is divided into four distinct areas with varied habitats and recreational opportunities. The Turkey Point Lighthouse Area stands at the southern tip of the peninsula and is home to the Turkey Point Lighthouse, a unique lighthouse that was run by four female keepers between 1844 and 1948.
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge is in Kent County, Maryland, at the confluence of the Chester River and Chesapeake Bay, and is one of fifteen national wildlife refuges found in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The varied habitats of this 2,285-acre island, including brackish tidal marsh, forest, cropland, grassland, and open water impoundments, provide a home for a variety of wildlife species.
Podcast 081: Getting Dirty With HACE
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: Alex Beard: Hi, my name is Alex Beard. I’m here in the Northeastern Branch of the National Park Service in Lowell, Massachusetts with objects conservator Margaret Breuker. Today I wanted to ask her about an object that is currently undergoing treatment in the lab. It is an artifact that is historic to Boston and I wanted to know if she could shed some light on its rich history and the treatment it’s currently under in the lab.
Notice of Inventory Completion: New York State Museum, Albany, NY discussed on July 7 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice published on July 7 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Burnt Hills in South Dakota
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: When making final preparations for the Expedition in the winter of 1803-04, Meriwether Lewis certainly would have heard the strange and seemingly fictional stories floating around St. Louis - about the mountains of salt, the volcanoes, and the burning hills found along the upper Missouri River.
Interior Department publishes notice on July 7
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice of Inventory Completion Amendment: New York State Museum, Albany, NY discussed on July 7 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Look Rock Tower closed July 10 to July 15 for radio system upgrade
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: GATLINBURG, Tenn.- Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that the observation tower and access trail at Look Rock, located on the Foothills Parkway, will be closed to visitors from Monday, July 10 to Saturday, July 15, weather depending. The closure is needed for the installation of a new microwave antenna and associated equipment as part of a radio system upgrade that will improve radio communications across the park.
Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest to implement campfire restrictions starting July 9th
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: Due to the combination of increased dry conditions and rising temperatures, the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park are implementing fire restrictions that will only allow campfires in established fire rings in designated areas. Restrictions will be effective at midnight July 9th, 2023.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Application for Withdrawal Extension and Opportunity for Public Meeting, Wisdom Administrative Site; Montana on July 7
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Free jazz and blues concert at Springfield Armory National Historic Site
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: The historic grounds of Springfield Armory National Historic Site will be swinging to the sounds of big band music on Saturday, July 15th from 6 - 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic dinner, and your dancing shoes. Enjoy a free, energizing, twilight jazz and blues orchestra performance on the lawn in front of the Commanding Officer’s Quarters.
Emperor’s Landing Park
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: Emperor’s Landing Park, previously called Vienna Waterfront Park, is on the banks of the Nanticoke River in Dorchester County, Maryland and serves as a gateway to tourism for the Town of Vienna. The town was founded in 1709 and became an important port and trade center for Bay commerce. Emperor’s Landing...
Huntley Meadows Park
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: Huntley Meadows Park, a Fairfax County Park Authority site, located in Fairfax County, VA provides one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the Northern Virginia area. The park features a 40-acre wetland, forests, and meadows. Huntley Meadows Park is managed for its natural and cultural resources. Historic...
BLM temporarily closing portions of the Boise Foothills for public safety
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: BOISE, Idaho-The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Four Rivers Field Office is temporarily closing approximately 4,500 acres of BLM-managed public land in the Boise Foothills to all forms of public access, as a safety precaution due to the Hulls Fire. The Hulls Fire, was reported on July 6, at approximately...
2022 Excellence in Education Awards
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service is pleased to congratulate the regional recipients of the 2022 Excellence in Education Awards.
Notice of Application for Withdrawal Extension, and Opportunity for Public Meeting for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; New Mexico discussed on July 7 by Interior Department
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Interior Department discusses Notice of Intent To Repatriate Cultural Items: New York State Museum, Albany, NY on July 7
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Podcast 077: Issues with Hot Air: Venting Historic Stained Glass Windows
By Interior Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: Jason Church: Now Mike we are here at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Alexandria Louisiana where Botti Studio is doing a lot of work on the stained glass windows in the sanctuary. Exactly what is the crew out there doing today?