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Archive for January, 2009

Jan 30, 2009

Limited Services Available at Mammoth Cave This Weekend

    The Visitor Center at Mammoth Cave National Park will reopen Saturday, January 31, for normal business hours, and will offer Historic Cave Tours several times during the day.  The Mammoth Cave Hotel reopened Friday at noon.  The only access to the park, however, is from Park City via the Mammoth Cave Parkway.  All other park roads, trails and facilities remain closed until further notice.

Jan 30, 2009

Yosemite National Park Announces Public Scoping for the Scenic Vista Management Plan Environmental Assessment

Yosemite National Park is announcing the public scoping period for the Scenic Vista Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA).  Public scoping comments will be used to assist the park in developing a range of reasonable and feasible project alternatives that meet the purpose and need, including a no action alternative, and then analyzing the environmental effects of each alternative.  A 30-day public scoping period for this EA will open on February 12, 2009 and will extend through March 13, 2009. Written comments should be postmarked no later than March 13, 2009 .

Jan 29, 2009

Delicate Arch Road Closure Feb. 2-12. 2009

The park road to the Delicate Arch Trailhead, the Wolfe Ranch District and the Delicate Arch Viewpoint will be closed from Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 to Thursday, February 12, 2009 for major road work. There will be no access to the area by foot or by vehicle.

Jan 29, 2009

Celebrated Woodcarver Highlights Beautiful Bird Species

Join local resident and award-winning woodcarver Jim Smith as he presents  "The Art of Carving Birds."

Jan 28, 2009

Tenth Annual Perspectives Program Series

Program series offered monthly at Olympic National Park Visitor Center; co-hosted by Friends of Olympic National Park.

Jan 28, 2009

RSVP required for Media Briefing on FL Bay Reports

RSVP required for Everglades National Park press briefing on two recently completed research studies on Florida Bay

Jan 27, 2009

Acadia National Park Advisory Commission Notice of Meeting

Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (P.L. 92‑463, 86 Stat. 770, 5 U.S.C. App. 1, Sec. 10) that the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission will hold a meeting on Monday, February 2, 2009.

Jan 27, 2009

Grand Canyon National Park Announces New Community Lecture Series in Flagstaff in Partnership with the Grand Canyon Association

Grand Canyon National Park's Division of Science and Resource Management will be presenting monthly community lectures in Flagstaff in collaboration with the Grand Canyon Association and Northern Arizona University's Cline Library, February through May, 2009.

Jan 27, 2009

Jim Foster Selected as New Chief of Facility Management

Duties include oversight of parkwide maintenance and Going-to-the-Sun Road

Jan 27, 2009

Rangers Apprehend Snowmobilers in Backcountry

Four people were apprehended recently when park rangers caught them riding snowmobiles in Yellowstone’s backcountry.

Jan 26, 2009

Ranger Hikes and Other Winter Recreation Opportunities

Park rangers at Denali National Park and Preserve invite the public to join them in exploring the park on weekend hikes this winter. The hikes will be done on snowshoes when snow conditions are favorable, and will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Hikers will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC), located at Mile 1.3 on the Park Road just west of the traffic circle.

Jan 26, 2009

Trail Closure – Peregrine falcons are nesting

Information about trail and campsite closures in the High Chisos for the nesting Peregrine falcons. Southeast rim trail and campsites will reopen June 1st.

Jan 26, 2009

Fuel available at Flamingo

Fuel and boat tours available at Flamingo

Jan 26, 2009

Limited Services at Flamingo

Everglades National Park selects Concessionaire for Commercial Visitor Services

Flamingo Visitor Services Limited during Transition

Everglades National

Jan 26, 2009

January Coe Visitor Center Exhibit

January 2009 Coe Visitor Center Photography Exhibit by Karen Glaser

Jan 26, 2009

ENP Media Briefing on new Science Studies

Everglades National Park press briefing on two recently completed research studies on Florida Bay

Jan 26, 2009

Grand Canyon News Releases Now Available Via RSS Feed

Grand Canyon National Park's Public Affairs Office is pleased to announce that its news releases are now available via RSS feed.  RSS (Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary) technology allows you to easily stay informed by retrieving the latest content from the web sites you are interested in so that you don't have to regularly check each site.

Jan 26, 2009

S. Rim’s Newest Artist in Residence to Provide Public Workshops

Grand Canyon, AZ. — The staff at Grand Canyon National Park is pleased to welcome Artist-in-Residence Patty DiRienzo.  Ms. DiRienzo brings 25 years of artistic experience to the Artist-in-Residence program.

Jan 26, 2009

Park Rangers Dangerous Duties

Everglades National Park Presents "Park Rangers Dangerous Duties"
Meet a park ranger and check out some of the tools of the trade at three show-and-tell presentations

Jan 26, 2009

Cowboy Brad Fitch Entertains for Lyceum Program

“Cowboy” Brad Fitch Entertains for Lyceum Program. 2009 Lyceum Series – Celebrate our Natural World:
Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment

Jan 26, 2009

Input Needed for New Fire Management Plan

Input Needed for Rocky Mountain National Park’s New Fire Management Plan

Jan 26, 2009

First Community Recycle Day

Park Partners with Town of Estes Park for The First Community Cardboard Recycle Day.

Jan 26, 2009

Hot Springs National Park Telephone System Down for Maintenance

The Hot Springs National Park telephone system will be off-line for three hours on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 from 5 to 8 p.m. CST for software upgrades.

Jan 22, 2009

Voyageurs National Park Creates ‘What’s New’ Page and RSS News Feed For Park Website

Voyageurs National Park staff recently created an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) news feed and a new webpage titled 'What's New' on the park's website. 

Jan 22, 2009

Nike Missile Base Opens 2009

Historic Nike Missile Base Opens to the Public

Jan 20, 2009

Biscayne National Park
Seeks Volunteers for Coral Nursery

If you are interested in helping to make a difference for South Florida's coral reefs, this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

Jan 15, 2009

Wind Cave Offers Nature Programs for Youngsters, Walks for Adults

Staff at Wind Cave National Park this spring will be offering two new types of programs, one designed for youngsters and another for adults. Each will be starting later this month and run into April.

Jan 15, 2009

Wind Cave Offers Nature Programs for Youngsters, Walks for Adults

Staff at Wind Cave National Park this spring will be offering two new types of programs, one designed for youngsters and another for adults. Each will be starting later this month and run into April.

Jan 15, 2009

A Special Musical Program at Arches

Join musician Christopher Layer and others for a special free musical program this weekend!

Jan 14, 2009

Controlled Burn Scheduled Near Mesa Verde NP Headquarters

Mesa Verde National Park firefighters will be burning a large brush pile near park headquarters on Chapin Mesa. The objective of this burn is to consume brush cut from hazard fuels reduction work.

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