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Autumn Train Rides at Steamtown National Historic Site

News Release: Scranton, PA - Enjoy the cooler weather and fall foliage aboard a train at Steamtown National Historic Site! Rail experiences vary from short 30-minute trips exploring the park’s historic railroad yard to full-day trips through the Poconos.

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Notice published on Aug. 15 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Hawaii Forest Restoration Synthesis Online Survey and Interviews discussed on Aug. 15 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Yellowstone conducts 2022 commercial vehicle safety inspections

News Release: MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY - Yellowstone National Park rangers are partnering with state and federal transportation officials to conduct safety evaluations of commercial vehicles and operators traveling in the park this summer.

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Yosemite Fire Update for August 15, 2022

News Release: RED FIRE. Location: between Red Creek and Illilouette Creek. Elevation: 7,800. Discover date: August 4, 2022. Size: 398 acres. Cause: Lightning. Fire history: burning in the 2001 Hoover fire footprint. Yosemite fire crews are assessing natural barriers (like granite) to confine and contain the fire.

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Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities: The Gulf of Alaska discussed on Aug. 15 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

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Simulating Environmental Conditions for Southwest United States Convective Dust Storms Using the Weather Research and Forecasting Model v4.1

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Park announces 2023 fee program changes

News Release: Great Smoky Mountains National Park leadership announced the decision to adopt the Park it Forward parking tag program and to increase camping fees beginning next year. Parking tags will be required to be displayed on any motor vehicle parked within the park boundary beginning March 1, 2023. Approved...

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Public press releases or notices: Department of Interior publishes 17 in July

There were 17 press releases or notices published by the Department of Interior in July.

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Wildfire at Isle Royale Causes Trail and Campground Closures

News Release: HOUGHTON, MI - Early in the afternoon on Saturday, Aug. 13, park staff received reports of a plume of smoke coming from an apparent wildfire burning in the area of Three Mile campground. Isle Royale firefighters responded to the area and discovered a small fire burning at the junction of the Tobin...

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27 notices published in week ending Aug. 20 by Interior Department

There were 27 notices published by the Interior Department in week ending Aug. 20, according to the Federal Register.

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Passing of Park Superintendent Joe Salvatore

News Release: Joseph Salvatore, superintendent of U. Joe started his NPS career in 2013 following a career in the Navy. Joe enlisted in the Navy when he was 18 years old. He spent six years on active duty and made six strategic deterrent patrols out of Holy Loch Scotland on the nuclear submarine, USS George Washington...