News from November 2022
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
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.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
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.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
Teton Interagency Fire personnel will burn slash piles created from fuel reduction projects in Grand Teton National Park in the coming weeks.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
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.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
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.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
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.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
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.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
Valles Caldera National Preserve has extended the time vehicles can travel the entire backcountry route from October 31 to November 15.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On November 9, 2022 Casa Grande Ruins will host Precious Vicente at 1:00 pm.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
At approximately 9:00 p.m., October 28th, 2022, Newton County Sherriff’s Office received a report of an overdue hiker. Clinton “Preston” Smith, age 67 from Baton Rouge, LA, was reported missing after failing to return from an October 27th planned hike on the Hemmed-in-Hollow Trail in Buffalo National River, Newton County, AR. Mr. Smith was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black shirt.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
Weather permitting, the Bureau of Land Management Ely District this Tuesday through Friday, November 8-11, will burn slash piles of pinyon pine and juniper on public lands near Cattle Camp, Horse Camp, and Monument and Basque canyons in south Steptoe Valley.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management Monticello Field Office and U.S. Department of Agriculture Manti-La Sal National Forest will host a public meeting of the Bears Ears National Monument Advisory Committee on Dec. 7, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with public comments accepted at 1:30 p.m.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
Fire managers from the Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado River District are planning to conduct prescribed burning at Senator Wash North Shore recreation area, 17 miles north of Yuma, between mid- October and December, as weather and fuel conditions allow.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) plans to conduct slash pile prescribed burns on multiple lands managed by the Pinedale Field Office and associated partners this fall and winter.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
In support of ensuring access to reliable high-speed internet service for every American and enhancing the reliability, security, and resiliency of the electric power grid, the Bureau of Land Management is proposing to update its regulations for the construction and operation of broadband infrastructure on public lands.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
Cyclists celebrated the official opening of a downhill optimized trail last weekend at the Johnny Behind the Rocks (JBR) Trail System southeast of Lander. JBR, managed by the Bureau of Land Management Lander Field Office, is a popular non-motorized, multiple use trail area with opportunities for all skill levels.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on proposals to use prescribed fire and mechanized equipment to reduce hazardous vegetation and improve wildfire resilience on 170 acres of BLM-managed public lands near the Big Chico Creek Ecological Preserve and Forest Ranch, and 248 acres near Phoenix Hill along Forbestown Road close to the communities of Oroville and Hurleton in Butte County.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, will begin selling Christmas tree permits on Monday, November 14. The permit is valid from the date of purchase through December 25.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
The Bureau of Land Management is reducing services at Trinity River campgrounds in preparation for a winter closure later this month.
By Press release submission | Nov 5, 2022
The Battle Mountain District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is currently selling Christmas Tree Permits for personal use at two different locations, Battle Mountain and Tonopah, until December 23, 2022.
