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News Release: VALE, Ore. - Fuel breaks built by the Bureau of Land Management and partners helped stop last month’s Willowcreek Fire from growing even larger. This success demonstrates how proactive wildfire mitigation can limit wildfire damage, especially in areas where public lands and communities meet.
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Greenbrier roads, trails, and picnic area temporarily closed due to flooding

Greenbrier roads, trails, and picnic area temporarily closed due to flooding
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National park tourism in Maryland creates $344.3 million in economic benefit

National park tourism in Maryland creates $344.3 million in economic benefit
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National park tourism in West Virginia creates $131 million in economic benefit

National park tourism in West Virginia creates $131 million in economic benefit
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Alden Steck Artwork on Display at Keweenaw NHP

Alden Steck Artwork on Display at Keweenaw NHP
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Northwest Arctic Heritage Center Reduces Building Hours

Northwest Arctic Heritage Center Reduces Building Hours
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What did Interior Department publish on July 14?

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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New Park Exhibits!

New Park Exhibits!
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Wilderness and backcountry management plan and environmental assessment public comment period extended to August 4, 2022

Wilderness and backcountry management plan and environmental assessment public comment period extended to August 4, 2022
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Campfire Restrictions Lifted within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

News Release: COPPER CENTER, AK - With wetter and cooler weather moving into southcentral Alaska and moderating fire activity, Superintendent Ben Bobowski announced today that effective immediately, campfires are again permitted throughout Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The use of gas grills and barbeques at campsites is also allowed.
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Federal subsistence hunting permits available July 26

Federal subsistence hunting permits available July 26
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Roaring Springs System Failure to Meet Water Treatment Requirements

Roaring Springs System Failure to Meet Water Treatment Requirements
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Cavalry Day 2022

Cavalry Day 2022
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Indian Arts Festival scheduled for August 6-7, 2022

Indian Arts Festival scheduled for August 6-7, 2022
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park wildfire update for July 13

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park wildfire update for July 13
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National Park Service issues “Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)” on Woolsey Fire disaster recovery project

National Park Service issues “Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)” on Woolsey Fire disaster recovery project
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park wildfire update for July 15

News Release: HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi - The Power Line wildfire on the southeast flank of Mauna Loa in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is 95% contained as of Thursday, July 15, and remains at 42.5 acres in size.
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2022 History at Sunset Programs

News Release: Fredericksburg, VA - After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the History at Sunset program series has returned to Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. History at Sunset programs are led by park rangers and focus on lesser-known stories and historical perspectives connected with sites...
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Fire danger has increased to high 07-13-2022

Fire danger has increased to high 07-13-2022
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Going-to-the-Sun Road Opens for the 2022 Season

Going-to-the-Sun Road Opens for the 2022 Season
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