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Washington, D.C. July Fourth Celebration Traffic Advisory

News Release: On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, there are a series of events occurring on the National Mall and Memorial Parks. In conjunction with these events there will be road closures that motorists should take into consideration.


Heat-related fatality reported in Grand Canyon National Park

News Release: On July 2 at approximately 6:30 p.m., a U.S. Park Ranger received a report of a distressed day hiker in the Tuweep area of Grand Canyon National Park.


Interior Department publishes notice on July 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FS, BLM & ODF Move to Public Use Restrictions on the Wild Portion of the Lower Rogue River

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. Southwest Ore - As the weather continues to trend towards warming and drying, with triple digit heat predicted next week...


Historic bell tolls again at Springfield Armory National Historic Site as phase II of clock restoration is complete

News Release: Historic bell tolls again at Springfield Armory National Historic Site as phase II of clock restoration is complete.


Rodanthe Beach Access

News Release: Rodanthe Beach Access, provided by Dare County, is one of the only accessible public beach access in the Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo area of Hatteras Island. From July 1 to Aug. 11, 2023, National Park Service and Dare County will station lifeguards at the beach from 9am- 5pm.


Notice published by Interior Department on July 3

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion Amendment: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sacramento, CA on July 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chattahoochee River extends partial closure from Chattahoochee Nature Center to all downstream sections of the park due to high E. coli levels

News Release: SANDY SPRINGS, Ga.-Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (park) extended a partial closure of the Chattahoochee River from Chattahoochee Nature Center to all downstream sections of the park due to elevated E. Coli contamination, which poses risks to health. The park is focused on safe visitor access and continued monitoring of water quality.


How to Save a Summit

News Release: Story and Photos by Catherine Schmitt.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Indiana Department of Transportation, Indianapolis, IN on July 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Fatality at West Creek Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release: On Sunday, July 2, 2023, a 25-year-old male from Providence, Rhode Island died after falling and being pulled underwater at West Creek Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park. His body was recovered last evening. West Creek Falls is located on the east side of the park.


Interior Department discusses Notice of Inventory Completion: Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA on July 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Mount Baldy Summit Hikes offered at National Park

News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK: Join a ranger every Sunday and Friday in July to enjoy spectacular views from the top of one of the tallest dunes in the national park. Meet at the Mount Baldy parking lot on Friday evenings from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm or on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Mount Baldy is closed for general public use due to public safety and restoration concerns, but these ranger-led hikes allow visitors to safely experience this great park resource.


Notice of Inventory Completion: Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, TX discussed on July 3 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department discusses Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard on July 3

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Experimental Populations discussed on July 3 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page rule on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Get to know Acadia's Precious Pollinators

News Release: Story and Illustrations by Jack Byrley.


Chattahoochee River closing from Chattahoochee Nature Center to Whitewater Creek due to high E. coli levels

News Release: SANDY SPRINGS, Ga.-Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (park) is extending a partial closure of the Chattahoochee River today from Johnson Ferry to the East Palisades-Whitewater Creek Unit due to elevated levels of E. coli contamination, which poses risks to health. This precautionary measure...


Red Rock Dam roadway closure extended to June 30, continued partial and full traffic closures expected

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has extended the full closure of Highway T15 across Red Rock Dam until 3 p.m. on June 30, pending a successful strength test for the recently placed concrete.