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Celebrate the wonders of our night sky at Chiricahua National Monument on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 6-9 pm.
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Yellowstone National Park hosted 567,587 recreation visits in September 2022. This is a 36% decrease from September 2021 (882,078 recreational visits), the most-visited September on record, and an 18% decrease from September 2019 (693,118) which was the last year before COVID.
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The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA), announced the award of $335,166 in grants for 23 projects promoting cultural heritage preservation across NPS’s 7-state Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI) region.
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Join Monocacy National Battlefield as we celebrate freedom in Maryland with a walk-through history on Saturday, October 22nd at 1 p.m.
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On October 22nd at 12 pm, join Cory Shiozaki, director of The Manzanar Fishing Club, for Manzanar’s wartime fishing stories brought to life. Mr. Shiozaki will share stories of Manzanar’s fishermen who snuck away from camp under cover of darkness to fish some of the Eastern Sierra’s best local fishing holes.
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On Saturday, November 12, 2022, Petersburg National Battlefield will honor veterans past and present by literally shedding light on the gravesites of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country.
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The National Park Service (NPS) has closed portions of the tracks used by Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) due to significant erosion from the Cuyahoga River.
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Valles Caldera National Preserve has prepared an environmental assessment to analyze impacts associated with proposed infrastructure improvements in the park’s Valle Grande District. These improvements are intended to enhance recreational opportunities, accessibility, and protection of the park’s natural and cultural values.
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It’s time once again for Howling Homestead at Homestead National Historical Park! This exciting, fun, and family-friendly event will be held at the Heritage Center on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 4-7 p.m.
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Biscayne National Park today announced the opening of Water, Water, Everywhere…, on display now through January 1, 2023 in the Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery.
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Concession-operated ferry service to Dry Tortugas National Park will resume on Monday, October 10 after engineers inspected the storm-damaged dock on Garden Key and determined it is safe to partially reopen. Visitors should check concessions websites or call for more information on availability.
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Saratoga National Historical Park played host to some special visitors today—one of the park’s longest serving volunteers, Robert “Bob” Stokes, and his family stopped by our collections area as he celebrated his 80th birthday!
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The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for adaptive use of the former officers’ club at Fort Monroe National Monument.
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National Park Service (NPS) Acting Regional Director Kate Hammond announced the selection of Penny Wagner as superintendent of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The position reports to the Superintendent of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park/Curecanti National Recreation Area.
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The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Paces Mill Unit Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA).
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The National Park Service (NPS) today released a study identifying 24 properties with nationally significant connections to the Cold War worthy of National Historic Landmark consideration.
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Beginning Saturday, October 15, the portion of Thunder Creek Trail from the trailhead to Neve Camp, Panther Creek Trail from the trailhead to Neve Camp, and Thunder Knob Trail are closed due to fire activity.
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Two felony cases investigated by Law Enforcement Rangers within Ozark National Scenic Riverways resulted in federal prison sentences.
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The three-and-a-half-mile summit road for Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park will close to all traffic including pedestrians and bicyclists for the season on November 14 for road repairs and culvert replacements.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the reopening of Look Rock Campground following a nine-year closure.