News and reports from the Department of the Interior.

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

IIJA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Youth and Conservation Corps. grant opened on Feb. 11.

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: The Needles district, Canyonlands National Park. Significance: short trail. Amenities. 1 listed. Trailhead. Slickrock, a general term for any bare rock surface, dominates much of the landscape in Canyonlands. For millions of years, natural forces have interacted to create the sweeping...

News Release: You can access many amazing hiking trails from Devils Kitchen Picnic Area. This area is just inside the Monument from the East Entrance, closest to the city of Grand Junction. There's a parking area on the east side of the road that often fills up quickly. More parking is available on the west side of the road at the Picnic Area. Check out the What To See tab in the app to choose between Short Hiking Trails and Longer Hiking Trails and see descriptions of each.

News Release: Keith Park has served thirteen years as a horticulturalist and certified arborist and maintains the historic landscapes at John Muir National Historic Site, Eugene O’Neil National Historic Site, Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial.

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: The Needles, Canyonlands National Park. Significance: trail. Amenities. 1 listed. Trailhead. A great introduction to the landscape of The Needles, this route connects two canyons for a loop across varied terrain. * Roundtrip Distance: 7.5 mi (12 km). *. Time: 3-4 hrs. *. Overall...

News Release: The National Park Service recognized three employees in the Pacific West Region for their dedication to preserving park cultural resources and history for this and future generations of visitors. The annual, regional recognition applauds creativity and outstanding contributions in cultural resource management, particularly projects that serve as models across the agency.

News Release: REDDING, Calif. - Fire crews from the Bureau of Land Management will be burning piles of brush and tree limbs near the Trinity County communities of Douglas City and Lewiston beginning Monday, Feb. 13, and continuing through Friday, Feb. 24.

News Release: When the Civil War came to Petersburg, it affected and displaced the people living there, including the people living at the Hare House. The Eastern Front of Petersburg National Battlefield, has many archeological sites holding these stories. Today, Petersburg National Battlefield helps the National Park Service tell the story of over 12,000 years of history: from the first people to explore the area, to the establishment of plantations, through the Civil War.

News Release: Hailey, Idaho-The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is restricting public access to portions of the Wood River Valley to protect wintering wildlife beginning Feb. 15, 2023. The restriction will primarily apply to several of the south facing slopes from North Picabo Road to East Fork/Triumph...

News Release: Introduction. A Cultural Landscapes Inventory (CLI) is currently in progress for the Lincoln Memorial. The work is being prepared by the Urban Heritage Project | PennPraxis at the University of Pennsylvania. To help support this effort, the project team used existing documentation, including a Cultural...

News Release: The sandstone cliffs and spires of Colorado National Monument attract hundreds of climbers a year. Most routes in the park require "traditional" climbing techniques. The installation of new permanent hardware is prohibited. Please be respectful of this pristine environment, and adhere to the park's (45KB PDF).

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Rio Grande Village Nature Trail. Amenities. 1 listed. Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits. Explore this rocky outrcop and look for round depressions in the limestone bedrock. These depressions are known as bedrock mortars. The mortars are archeological features once used...

News Release: Quick Facts. Location: Rio Grande Village Nature Trail. Amenities. 1 listed. Scenic View/Photo Spot. Does the air feel less humid as you climb the hill? What changes do you see in the plants as you get further from the Rio Grande? Characteristics of a desert climate include heat, dryness, and wind. Look...