News published on Federal Newswire in January 2022

News from January 2022


Become an Isle Royale Summer 2022 Teen Artist

Applications for Isle Royale National Park's 2022 Teen Artist Exploration will be accepted between January 2 and February 16, 2022.


Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Receives National Park Foundation Open OutDoors for Kids Grant to Expand Free Virtual Education Program Offerings

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument received an Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF).


Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program wins NAI Media Award

The Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program has won a first-place media award from the National Association for Interpretation (NAI).


Ancient Rock Art Vandalized

On December 26th, a panel of ancient petroglyphs in the Indian Head area of Big Bend National Park was irreparably damaged when vandals chose to boldly scratch their names and the date across the prehistoric art.


Historic Charit Creek Lodge Now Open for Winter Stays

Beginning this year, historic Charit Creek Lodge will be open all winter for overnight stays with a discounted weekday rate for January and February.


Pearl Harbor National Memorial shoreside dock reinstalled

On January 5, the shoreside dock was delivered and reinstalled at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial visitor center after undergoing off-site repairs by Navy Facilities (NAVFAC).


Natchez Trace Parkway to implement temporary closures due to winter weather advisory

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Natchez Trace Parkway from Tupelo, MS to Nashville, TN beginning Thursday. Mid-morning on Thursday, the Parkway will close from Collinwood, TN (Milepost 355) to Highway 64, (Milepost 370) and from Highway 46 /Pinewood Rd. (Milepost 429) to the northern terminus in Nashville.


Obed Wild & Scenic River Announces Eleventh Annual Photo Contest

Obed Wild & Scenic River would like to celebrate your photography skills while using the spectacular views, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life at the Obed as a muse.


National Park Service selects Frank Lands as regional director

The National Park Service has selected Frank Lands to serve as the regional director for parks in the pacific west covering Department of the Interior Regions 8, 9, 10, and 12.


Volunteers Needed for Trail Keeper Program

Do you enjoy hiking the trails? Do you have extra time to help keep them clear for all to enjoy? If so, then Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area needs you!


Winter pile burns begin on South Rim this week

Beginning Thursday, January 6, National Park Service (NPS) fire managers will begin pile burning along the Hwy. 64 corridor on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.


Kristen Hase Selected as New Superintendent

National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Bert Frost announced the selection of Kristen Hase as superintendent of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve comprising almost 11,000 acres across east-central Kansas.


Big South Fork NRRA Announces Eighth Annual Photo Contest

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area would like experience your vision of the park. Use the park’s spectacular views in any season, historic sites, recreational opportunities, and diversity of life at Big South Fork and document your park as you see it.


Glacier National Park’s Comprehensive Telecommunications Plan Approved

The National Park Service (NPS) has approved Glacier National Park’s Comprehensive Telecommunications Plan. On December 13, 2021, the Regional Director for NPS Interior Regions 6, 7, and 8 signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the environmental assessment (EA) prepared for the plan.


Catoctin Mountain Park wants your input on plan to improve park trail system

The National Park Service (NPS) invites public review of a proposal to improve the trail system at Catoctin Mountain Park.


Ozark Riverways seeks public input on proposed changes to motorboat rules

The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting public input by March 7, 2022, on proposed amendments to the special regulations for motorized vessels within Ozark National Scenic Riverways.


Buckhorn Campground temporarily closed for sewer upgrade

Buckhorn Campground and dump station at Chickasaw National Recreation Area will be closed from January 6, 2022 to March 1, 2022 while the sewer system is upgraded.


Bryce Canyon To Burn Hand Piles Next Week

Beginning Monday, January 10, park fire managers will begin the burning of 25 hand piles near North Campground.


Cuyahoga Valley National Park to improve Brandywine Falls facilities

One of the most visited and notable viewing areas in Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP), Brandywine Falls, will be getting a major restroom upgrade.


2022 George Washington Carver Art and Essay Contest

George Washington Carver National Monument, in partnership with the Department of Teacher Education at Missouri Southern State University, the Spiva Center for the Arts, and the Carver Birthplace Association announces the George Washington Carver National Monument 3rd and 4th Grade Art and Essay Contest.