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Boat Tour Concession Prospectus

The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a concessions Prospectus on December 21, 2022, for a concession contract to provide interpretive boat tours and associated services within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.


Custom House Repair and Preservation Project Commences

Salem Maritime National Historic Site announces that a contract has been awarded for approximately $1 million to repair and preserve portions of the Custom House and Bonded Warehouse


Man Reported Missing in Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park is investigating a missing person report for James Alan Cattley. Mr. Cattley was reported missing on December 12.


Haleakalā National Park Summit District Reopens

The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park reopened at 1:15 pm on December 21, 2022.


Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks announce campground fee increase and booking windows for 2023

On January 1, 2023, campground fee increases will take effect for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.


Small wildfire closes part of Hilina Pali Road and Kaʻaha Trail

Hilina Pali Road is closed from the gate past Kulanaokuaiki Campground to the Hilina Pali Lookout due to fire suppression efforts to extinguish a five-acre wildfire.


Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Announces New Winter Hours

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park will operate under reduced weekday winter hours from January 9, 2023 – March 10, 2023.


New study identifies civil rights sites in Mississippi for potential commemoration by the National Park Service

The National Park Service (NPS) today delivered the Mississippi Civil Rights Sites Special Resource Study to Congress.


Special Education Events at Gettysburg National Military Park

Gettysburg National Military Park will start the new year with events for families with special learners.


Study being done on Death Valley’s bighorn sheep

Researchers are looking at bighorn sheep in Death Valley National Park to study links between movement, genetics, and disease.


Voyageurs National Park Announces Winter Visitor Center Hours of Operation and Winter Equipment Rentals

Voyageurs National Park staff would like to remind visitors that the Rainy Lake Visitor Center will be reopening on Saturday, January 7, 2023, for the winter season.


National Park Service Issues Record of Decision for Kenilworth Park Landfill Site

The National Park Service (NPS) has released the Record of Decision (ROD) for the future environmental cleanup to take place at the Kenilworth Park Landfill Site.


Lassen Volcanic to Offer Online Backcountry Permit System

Backcountry campers visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park will be able to plan trips and obtain backcountry permits online via Recreation.gov beginning January 17, 2023.


Gulf Islands Closes Facilities for Inclement Weather

Gulf Islands National Seashore will temporarily close visitor facilities for use due to anticipated inclement weather.


2023 SUMMER SEASONAL JOB OPENINGS

Help protect a sacred landscape for future generations. Summer jobs at Pipestone National Monument offer meaningful public service, career development opportunities, and competitive salary and benefits.


One-Day Volunteer Opportunity with Historical Photographs at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

Individuals with family who lived in Sioux County in the late 1800s/early 1900s, or who love historical photographs, or who love helping their National Parks have a unique opportunity to volunteer at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument on Monday, January 16, 2023 from 10-12pm.


Adventures in Nature program begins January 10 at Wind Cave

Wind Cave National Park staff invite you and your children to explore the natural world by taking part in their Adventures in Nature programs.


Kayaker recovered at The Sinks

Water level receded in the Little River overnight making it possible for National Park Service rangers to recover the body of 61-year-old Carl Keaney of Knoxville, TN.


Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walks Begin for the 2022/2023 Winter Season

Crater Lake National Park staff is pleased to announce that our popular ranger-guided snowshoe walks have begun for the 2022-2023 winter season. The walks take place on Saturdays, Sundays, and most holidays, from December 17 through April 30.


National Park Service awards $1.2 million to help preserve underrepresented community history  

The National Park Service (NPS) today announced $1.2 million in Underrepresented Community Grants for 21 projects in 16 states and the District of Columbia