News from December 2022
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
Due to impacts from the recent storm, operations and facilities within the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park remain limited.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
A five-acre wildfire sparked by lightning in a remote wilderness area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has been fully extinguished.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials welcomed three new members to the Park Management Team this year. Barbara Hatcher stepped in as the new Chief of Facility Management, Jamie Cupples joined as the new Chief of Administration and Business Services, and Emily Davis will serve as the park’s public affairs specialist and spokesperson.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
A five-acre wildfire sparked by lightning in a remote wilderness area of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is now 70% contained.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
The end of the year is upon us, and the week between Christmas and the new year is a popular time to visit the parks. Seasonal closures and the possibility of winter weather add complexity to this busy holiday period, and trip planning is important to ensure a positive experience.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) is extending the public comment period for the park’s Sustainable Low Water Access Plan/Environmental Assessment (EA) through Jan. 22, 2023. T
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
Nez Perce National Historical Park hosts the Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program, which was just recognized with the National Park Service’s Freeman Tilden Award.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
On Thursday, January 5, Saturday, January 7, and Sunday, January 8, 2023 the public is invited to join Richmond National Battlefield Park, Historic St. John’s Church, Henrico Recreation & Parks, and the Henrico County Public Library for their highly anticipated annual event interpreting Richmond’s Revolutionary history, including the capture of Richmond by British General Benedict Arnold on January 5, 1781.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a concessions Prospectus on December 21, 2022, for a concession contract to provide interpretive boat tours and associated services within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
Salem Maritime National Historic Site announces that a contract has been awarded for approximately $1 million to repair and preserve portions of the Custom House and Bonded Warehouse
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
Shenandoah National Park is investigating a missing person report for James Alan Cattley. Mr. Cattley was reported missing on December 12.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
The Summit District of Haleakalā National Park reopened at 1:15 pm on December 21, 2022.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
On January 1, 2023, campground fee increases will take effect for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
Hilina Pali Road is closed from the gate past Kulanaokuaiki Campground to the Hilina Pali Lookout due to fire suppression efforts to extinguish a five-acre wildfire.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park will operate under reduced weekday winter hours from January 9, 2023 – March 10, 2023.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
The National Park Service (NPS) today delivered the Mississippi Civil Rights Sites Special Resource Study to Congress.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
Gettysburg National Military Park will start the new year with events for families with special learners.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
Researchers are looking at bighorn sheep in Death Valley National Park to study links between movement, genetics, and disease.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
Voyageurs National Park staff would like to remind visitors that the Rainy Lake Visitor Center will be reopening on Saturday, January 7, 2023, for the winter season.
By Press release submission | Dec 25, 2022
The National Park Service (NPS) has released the Record of Decision (ROD) for the future environmental cleanup to take place at the Kenilworth Park Landfill Site.
