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Katmai National Park and Preserve will increase the fee for overnight camping at its Brooks Campground for the 2023 camping season. Brooks Campground is open seasonally from May 1st-October 31st.
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A star-studded stage will help light the National Christmas Tree for the 100th ceremony

Kickoff the 2022 holiday season with the 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting. This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation (NPF), will feature musical performances and the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in President’s Park.
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Congaree National Park Conducting Prescribed Burn November 2022

park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn on Wednesday, November 9, weather and conditions permitting
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Upper Beach Drive will remain closed to vehicles year-round

After careful consideration, the National Park Service (NPS) has decided to keep the upper portion of Beach Drive closed to motorized vehicles year-round.
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Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments, Including Montezuma Well, Announce 2022 Holiday Hours with Additional Closure on Thanksgiving Day

Montezuma Castle National Monument, including Montezuma Well, and Tuzigoot National Monument announce their hours of operation for the 2022 holiday season.
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Free Entrance to Point Park, on Lookout Mountain, Friday, November 11, in Celebration of Veterans Day

Point Park, atop Lookout Mountain and part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, is waiving the entrance fee on Friday, November 11, to celebrate Veterans Day.
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Shenandoah National Park launches two new webcams

Shenandoah National Park’s webcams have long been one of its most popular web features. Whether providing the opportunity to check the status of fall color or watch the snow fall from the safety of home, webcams have been an important tool for connecting with the public.
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Montezuma Castle & Tuzigoot National Monuments Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Cultural Demonstrations and Performances.

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments are excited to host weekly cultural demonstrations, performances, and presentations throughout the month of November 2022.
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Winter Hours Begin November 1st

First Ladies National Historic Site (First Ladies NHS) in Canton Ohio will be open Thursday – Saturday 9 am – 4 pm from November 1st through April 30.
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Jennifer Gibson named as new NPS post-wildfire coordinator

Jennifer “Jen” Gibson has been selected as the post-wildfire coordinator for the National Park Service (NPS), replacing Rich Schwab who is now the national program lead for Wildfire Science and Ecology. T
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Pea Ridge National Military Park hosts an astronomy “Star Party” presented by the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society Saturday, November 12, 2022

Pea Ridge National Military Park hosts an astronomy “Star Party” presented by the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society Saturday, November 12, 2022.
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Veteran’s Day programs November 12, 2022

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Pea Ridge National Military Park will conduct artillery demonstrations and a “Salute to the U.S. Soldier” military timeline on Saturday, November 12.
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John Coffee Memorial Bridge reopens to travelers

The National Park Service has reopened the section of Natchez Trace Parkway from Milepost 326 to Milepost 336, including John Coffee Memorial Bridge.
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Community invited to view U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree at Fort Raleigh National Historic

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the Town of Manteo, invites the community to view the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree when it makes a stop at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13.
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Tree Work at Cypress Tree Tunnel at Point Reyes National Seashore

From Tuesday November 1, 2022 through December 2, 2022 tree work will be conducted at the popular Cypress Tree Tunnel area at Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Saguaro National Park Requests Public Comment on Planned Parking Lot Expansion in the Rincon Mountain District

Saguaro National Park is planning to improve the visitor experience in the Rincon Mountain District, including redesigning and constructing new parking associated with historic features, and is requesting public comment to inform proposed changes.
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November 2022 Notice of Flight Operations

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for November 2022
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Lost Hiker in Buffalo National River Found

At approximately 12:00 pm, November 1, 2022, search and rescue personnel found lost hiker Clinton Preston Smith near the river in the vicinity of Horseshoe Bend. Mr. Smith was found in good spirits and rescue personnel assisted him out to Kyles Landing.
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Bryce Canyon Backcountry Permits Moving to Recreation.gov

Beginning December 1st, overnight visitors to Bryce Canyon’s backcountry areas will be able to reserve permits for peak season trips up to three months in advance using the website Recreation.gov.
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The Blue and Gray Gush

On Saturday, November 12, at 11 am, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will provide a special 45-minute program about the national military park’s creation.
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