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“Days of Peace and Remembrance” Sunrise Bell Ringing on Aug 6th

News Release: Oak Ridge, Tennessee: The Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is asking all those who are interested to help ring the International Friendship Bell at Bissell Park 77 times at dawn (6:47 am ET) Saturday, August 6th to commemorate the number of years since the atomic bombing...


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


New notice from Indian Affairs Bureau to be published on Aug. 2

There is one release scheduled to be published on Aug. 2.


Heritage Hike: The Summit Level

News Release: Join a Park Ranger on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 2:00 pm, for a 3 mile Summit Level hike from the head of Inclined Plane 6 to near where the Summit Hotel was in Summitville, near the head of Inclined Plane 5. Reservations are required for this free hike and can be made by calling the Visitor Center at 814-886-6150.


Notice of Proposed Filing of Plats of Survey; Montana discussed on July 29 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


400 Years of African American History Commission awards $150,000 in National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Grants

News Release: WASHINGTON - In honor of Emancipation Day in Canada, the National Park Service announced the award of $150,000 in National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom (NTF) Grants to 26 existing and prospective Network to Freedom members. This grant program, funded by the 400 Years of African American History...


What did Interior Department publish on July 29?

The US Interior Department published a four page notice on July 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


August 2022 Calendar

News Release: NICHOLASVILLE, KY - The National Park Service (NPS) is excited to announce the August Calendar at Camp Nelson National Monument. The calendar features National Night Out and the History at Sunset Series.


National Park Service seeks comment on Environmental Assessment for the Peace Corps Commemorative Park

News Release: Washington - The National Park Service and Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation, in cooperation with the National Capital Planning Commission, are seeking public comment on the Peace Corps Commemorative Park Environmental Assessment. Public comments will be accepted through the project website through September 16.


August 2022 Notice of Flight Operations

News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for August 2022.


Interior Department discusses Rate Adjustments for Indian Irrigation Projects on July 29

The US Interior Department published a six page notice on July 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Under the Stars at the Salt Basin Dunes

News Release: Salt Flat, Texas - On Friday Aug. 12, 2022, at 7:30 pm, Guadalupe Mountains National Park will conduct a moonlight hike to the Salt Basin Dunes. This program will begin at the Salt Basin Dune Trailhead located at the end of Williams Road near Dell City, TX, and will last approximately two hours and cover two miles of hiking.


Golden Gate NRA begins environmental assessment for removal of aging earthen dam at Tennessee Valley

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO-In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Golden Gate National Recreation Area is beginning an environmental assessment (EA) to evaluate the potential impacts from the removal of an earthen dam at Tennessee Valley. The proposed project would improve visitor safety and access to Tennessee Beach by reducing the potential for flooding during the rainy season.


258 press releases published in July by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

There were 258 press releases published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service in July.


Find Your Park in Western Pennsylvania (Shanksville)

News Release: The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) will celebrate the 106th birthday of the National Park Service with a special event, WEPA in a Weekend, on Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. WEPA includes the following five parks: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site.


Find Your Park in Western Pennsylvania (Farmington)

News Release: The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) will celebrate the 106th birthday of the National Park Service with a special event, WEPA in a Weekend, on Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. WEPA includes the following five parks: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site.


News Release: Berlin MD-. A partial closure is in effect for the North Beach Swimming area at the Maryland unit of Assateague Island National Seashore. The “normal" lifeguarded beach area is closed until further notice. The beach is open both north and south of the lifeguarded area. The parking lot remains open.


Find Your Park in Western Pennsylvania (Farmington)

News Release: The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) will celebrate the 106th birthday of the National Park Service with a special event, WEPA in a Weekend, on Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. WEPA includes the following five parks: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site.


Find Your Park in Western Pennsylvania (Gallitzin)

News Release: The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) will celebrate the 106th birthday of the National Park Service with a special event, WEPA in a Weekend, on Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. WEPA includes the following five parks: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site.