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Upcoming Single-Lane Closures on the Spur, September 12th through 22nd

News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park maintenance crews will implement temporary, single-lane closures along the north and southbound Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, beginning Monday, September 12 through Thursday, September 22 for routine maintenance operations. The single-lane closures will be in effect from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday each week.


Mammoth Cave just got a little more “Mammoth”

News Release: Mammoth Cave is officially six miles longer. The new additions bring the total length of the cave to 426 miles. The announcement comes during the park’s 50th Anniversary celebration of the Flint Ridge-Mammoth Cave connection which earned Mammoth Cave the title of longest cave in the world.


What releases are upcoming from the Land Management Bureau on Sept. 9

There are two releases scheduled to be published on Sept. 9.


News Release: Fruita, CO - On Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, the Tour of the Moon recreational bicycle ride will travel through Colorado National Monument. The touring cyclists will travel over Rim Rock Drive, entering the monument at the east entrance off of Monument Road near Grand Junction and exiting at the west entrance onto Highway 340 near Fruita. Cyclists will be limited to the west bound lane.


Increased Fire Activity on the Chilliwack Complex

News Release: There is increased fire activity on the Chilliwack Complex due to Wednesday’s weather event with increased winds and low humidity throughout the area. Two of the four lightning-caused fires (Copper Lake and Brush Creek Fire) experienced growth and will likely merge into one fire in the Copper Loop and...


‘Paddle, Picnic, Play’ at Voyageurs National Park on Public Lands Day, September 24, 2022

News Release: International Falls, MN: Join us for a day of free, family-friendly programming outside and on the water at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center in Voyageurs National Park!.


National Park Service set to publish a new notice on Sept. 9

There is one release scheduled to be published on Sept. 9.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Cumberland Island National Seashore Mainland Museum temporarily closed for curatorial renovations

News Release: (St. Marys, GA)- Big changes are happening at the Cumberland Island Mainland Museum! After several years of planning, the curatorial storage space is receiving a makeover. Compact, mobile storage is being installed to make better use of the space and allow for future growth of the museum collection.


News Release: Whiskeytown, CA - Whiskeytown National Recreation Area invites the public to the first Harvest Festival in five years! This year's festival will be held from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, September 17. This family friendly event will include heirloom apple tastings courtesy of Humboldt Cider Company, an apple...


Klamath River releases scheduled for Boat Dance Ceremony

News Release: KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Bureau of Reclamation, in coordination with PacifiCorp, will increase water releases from Link River Dam to the lower Klamath River in support of the Yurok Tribe’s boat dance as part of its World Renewal Ceremony on Sept. 11 near Weitchpec, California.


News Release: LAUGHLIN, Nev. - Today Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited public lands in southern Nevada to meet with Tribal and local community leaders and to experience the landscape that is considered sacred by several Tribal nations, including the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe.


News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park welcomed Medal of Honor Recipients and their families to Cades Cove on Thursday, September 8. Park staff and volunteers provided a guided tour for the delegation of approximately 60 participants to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cades Cove along with special programs.


News Release: Strasburg, VA- The next meeting of the Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park Advisory Commission will be on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, from 9 to 11 a.m. The committee will meet at Town Hall, 174 East King Street in Strasburg, Virginia. The meeting will also be virtual and open to the public. Find the meeting link at.


DOI-FWS offers new grant application process starting Sept. 8

F23AS00310 FY22/23 Recovery Challenge Fund grant opened on Sept. 8.


News Release: Concord, Calif. - The National Park Service, in collaboration with Author Steve Sheinkin, invites you to join a Virtual Author Talk on Sept. 27, 2022, at 6 p.m. The program will consist of a virtual presentation about the events at Port Chicago followed by a Q & A session with Steve Sheinkin and NPS Park Rangers.


News Release: STRONG CITY, Kansas: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is pleased to announce the upcoming annual Prairie Harvest Festival and Antique Tractor Show on September 17th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn how our ancestors worked to preserve food and raise crops by seeing the tools of the trade.


Reclamation seeks public comment on Horsetooth Reservoir’s South Bay Campground communication tower

News Release: LOVELAND, Colo. - The Bureau of Reclamation, Eastern Colorado Area Office (ECAO) is seeking public input on a request received from Crown Castle USA Inc. to replace an existing 36-foot communication tower with a 50-foot steel tower within South Bay Campground at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins to...


Chellberg Fun just One of 50 Events during this Weekend’s Indiana Dunes Festival

News Release: Spend this weekend in nature, or history, at the Indiana Dunes Outdoor Adventure Festival. Hike, kayak, bike, or learn about geo-caching, photography, birding, and more. The festival runs from Friday September 9th through Sunday, September 11th and feature activities for people of all ages and physical...


News Release: HOPKINS, SC - Congaree National Park is seeking entries for the Annual SwampFest Student Art Competition. This competition is an opportunity for young artists (grades K-8) from the Midlands to showcase their talent while celebrating the outdoors, Congaree National Park, and local heritage.