News from March 2023

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
Climbing routes on cliffs used by nesting raptors in Zion National Park will be temporarily closed beginning March 1, 2023.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission is happy to announce that the Keweenaw Heritage Sites program is accepting applications for new heritage sites.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site was among twelve National Park Service sites that set annual visitation records in 2022.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
Yellowstone National Park is pleased to release its 2023 State of the Park report.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
From Monday, March 6, through Wednesday, March 8, the Hangar Visitor Center at the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas will undergo structural investigations for rehabilitation of the Hangar Building. For the safety of the public, the Hangar Visitor Center, including its restrooms, will be closed March 6-8.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
Due to the rising popularity of fishing in Valles Caldera National Preserve, the national park unit will begin charging a fee for its fishing permits starting April 1, 2023 to support the management of the fishing program.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) proposes constructing approximately 17 miles of trail in the frontcountry of Denali National Park.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
Beginning March 11, 2023, the Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Centers and Chatham Manor will be open daily, 9 am-5 pm.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Kym Hall has named Kristofer “Kris” Butcher as the superintendent of Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
In a significant increase over the previous year, more than 17.3 million visitors came to Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument, and Fort Point National Historic Site in 2022.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
Voyageurs National Park staff will conduct prescribed burns in selected wetlands in and near Black Bay Narrows, Cranberry Bay, and Alder Creek in Rainy Lake and Tom Cod, Irwin, and Daley Bays in Kabetogama Lake. Activities include burning floating and rooted invasive hybrid cattails as well as other wetland areas to remove dead vegetation, rejuvenate wetland plant communities, and reduce woody plant encroachment.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
From March 3 to March 5, a team will be cutting down and applying herbicide to invasive salt cedars (Tamarix spp.) in the Hot Springs and Rio Grande Village area. During this time, visitors may encounter a temporary closure along the river from Gravel Pit to Daniels Ranch.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
Effective April 1, 2023, the entrance fees to Cumberland Island National Seashore will be modified to align with standardized rates nationwide for similar national park areas.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
The work projects include trail trimming and rehabilitation, foot bridge and wayside cleaning, vegetation monitoring, fish monitoring, invasive plant management, and painting

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
Richmond National Battlefield Park today announced that the Cold Harbor Battlefield Visitor Center (5515 Anderson Wright Drive) has been rescheduled to open on Saturday, May 27th, 2023.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking comments on a draft plan that provides recommendations for removing barriers to key visitor experiences at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
Haleakalā National Park is seeking a K-12 Hawaiian Immersion teacher to participate in a summer professional development opportunity called Teacher Ranger Teacher(TRT).

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
Chairs Rodgers, McCaul to Biden: America’s Sovereign Rights Must Be Protected

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
E&C Leaders Send Letters to Ohio, Pennsylvania State Environmental Protection Agencies for Details on East Palestine Train Derailment Response

By Press release submission | Mar 4, 2023
Bipartisan E&C Leaders Commend Passage of Bipartisan FCC Auction Authority Bill