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Weather and wildlife management activities have led to the temporary closures of several refuge roads to vehicles and/or general public access
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NPS to repair Level 33 stone wall along the C&O Canal

The National Park Service (NPS) will begin construction on the Level 33 dry-laid stone wall just across the Potomac River from Harpers Ferry, WV this March.
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Valles Caldera Seeks Comments on Wild and Scenic River Eligibility Assessment

The National Park Service invites public comment as it initiates an assessment of free-flowing river and creek segments within Valles Caldera National Preserve.
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Glacier National Park Announces New Advance Reservation System for Wilderness Camping Permits

Glacier National Park announces a new digital permit process for reserving 2023 advance wilderness camping permits using the Recreation.gov online reservation system
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Prescribed Fire Season at the Preserve 2023

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve announced its prescribed fire season beginning now through April, weather conditions and moisture levels permitting.
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Concession Site Visit Rescheduled at National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park is looking for service providers for two competitive Commercial Use Authorizations (CUA) to provide concession services for visitors for calendar years 2023 and 2024.
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UPDATE to Kobuk Valley and Cape Krusenstern Subsistence Resource Commission Meetings

The February 23-24th Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC) meetings for Kobuk Valley National Park and Cape Krusenstern National Monument have been postponed due to the storm in the region.
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It’s Almost Maple Time at the National Park

Spring is on its way and that means it’s Maple Sugar Time at Indiana Dunes National Park’s historic Chellberg Farm.
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Reconstruction Era National Historic Park invites public input on Preliminary General Management Plan Concepts

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park today announced an opportunity for the public to comment on preliminary management concepts that will guide the new national park’s operations.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors of parking tag requirement

On March 1, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will launch the ‘Park it Forward’ program which requires visitors to buy and display a valid parking tag for any vehicle parking for more than 15 minutes.
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Mud Canyon and Racetrack Roads opened

Death Valley National Park recently reopened Mud Canyon Road and Racetrack Road. Both roads were closed since August 2022 due to flash flood damage.
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Lincoln Home Hosts Road Scholar for Black History Month

Road Scholar Mary Frances will present “Untold African American Stories” at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site Visitor Center on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. to commemorate Black History Month as part of the Illinois Humanities 2023-2024 Road Scholars Speakers Bureau program.
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Infrastructure Improvements Planned for Park Campgrounds

As we work to improve the infrastructure at Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground, Cabin Camp 3, and Oak Ridge Campground this summer, some campsites and cabins in these campgrounds will be closed.
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Stuart West selected as superintendent of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area

National Park Service (NPS) Acting Regional Director Lisa Carrico announced the selection of Stuart West as superintendent of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.
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Valles Caldera Seeks Artwork for Junior Ranger Book

Valles Caldera is seeking to commission illustrations for the park’s upcoming Junior Ranger program booklet.
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Winterfest 2023 This Weekend at Denali National Park and Preserve

Denali National Park and Preserve and the communities of the Denali Borough invite all who love winter to come and celebrate Alaska’s longest season at Winterfest 2023, which is scheduled for February 25–26.
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Registration Open for 2023 Oscar Blevins Trail Runs at Big South Fork NRRA

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is once again partnering with Knoxville Track Club to hold the annual Oscar Blevins Trail Run event during the annual Spring Planting & Music Festival on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
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Fairy Falls Day Use Area Public Meeting Rescheduled

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is seeking public input about future management of the Fairy Falls Day Use Area, located near Stillwater, Minnesota. Due to the forecasted winter storm, the February 23, 2023, public meeting will be rescheduled to March 7, 2023.
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Hiker Fatality along Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park

On February 17 at approximately 3 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report an unresponsive hiker on the Bright Angel Trail below Havasupai Gardens.
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Death Valley seeks public input on Salt Creek Boardwalk replacement

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on the proposed replacement of Salt Creek Boardwalk Trail in Death Valley National Park by March 25, 2023.
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