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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’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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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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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 “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.
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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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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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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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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 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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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park announces flight operations for November 2022
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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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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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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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Teton Interagency Fire personnel will burn slash piles created from fuel reduction projects in Grand Teton National Park in the coming weeks.
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Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) invites the public to “Stuff the Caboose” and enjoy some holiday cheer on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.
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A visitor use management plan for Cumberland Island National Seashore is available for public review and comment. The public is encouraged to review the plan, which includes an environmental assessment, and join National Park Service staff to learn more about the plan at a virtual public meeting on Thursday, November 17.
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The National Park Service announces the addition of four new sites to Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. This national network connects sites across the country who provide education, interpretation and research related to the period of Reconstruction.
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PA- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area has completed construction for the Watergate Wetlands Restoration Project. The restoration of 20 acres of wetlands and 800 feet of Van Campens Brook in Hardwick Township, Warren County, New Jersey was accomplished by removing dams and ponds and returning the area to its natural topography.