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Jun 24, 2026

Celebrate Independence Day at Homestead National Historical Park’s campfire program

Homestead National Historical Park is inviting visitors to mark Independence Day with a special campfire program on Saturday, July 4, beginning at 7 p.m. The event, led by…

Jun 22, 2026

Cattail Removal to Continue in Voyageurs National Park to Restore Wetland Habitat

Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota is set to continue its ongoing campaign to restore native wetland ecosystems by removing invasive hybrid cattails from within park boundaries. The…

May 24, 2025

Jewel Cave Announces Operations for Summer Season

Jewel Cave National Monument has announced its summer operations, which will commence on May 25. The operations will include daily tours and extended hours. The National Park Service…

May 20, 2025

Time Travel at the Tap of a Finger

Beginning Friday, May 23, 2025, Fort Scott National Historic Site will pilot the first-ever augmented reality (AR) experience in a national park. The innovative feature will be accessible…

May 20, 2025

Homestead National Historical Park to host annual Tallgrass Prairie Fiddle Festival

The Homestead National Historical Park is set to host its annual Tallgrass Prairie Fiddle Festival on May 24, 2025. The park is extending an invitation to fiddlers to…

May 17, 2025

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial News Release

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that a restoration project for the upper plaza at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial will commence, following the award of…

May 14, 2025

Advisory Commission announces 2025 Keweenaw Heritage Grant Awards

The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission has announced the recipients of the 2025 Keweenaw Heritage Grant program. A total of $124,880 has been awarded for a range…

May 13, 2025

Help Build the Field of Honor at Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site has issued an open invitation to the public to participate in the creation of the “Symbols of Sacrifice” Field of Honor. This event…

May 10, 2025

Reconstructed fort at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site to open for guided tours

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site has announced the commencement of park ranger-led tours of its reconstructed fort starting Saturday, May 24, 2025. The guided tours will be…

May 9, 2025

Cave tours resume at Wind Cave National Park

After a brief suspension due to an issue with an elevator’s transformer, Wind Cave National Park has resumed its popular cave tours. The tours were suspended last week,…

May 5, 2025

Voyageurs National Park Announces Summer Hours of Operation for Visitor Centers

The Voyageurs National Park has announced the summer hours of operation for its four visitor centers. These centers include Rainy Lake, Kabetogama Lake, and Ash River. Notably, the…

May 4, 2025

Junior Ranger Day at Bent's Old Fort

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site is set to host a special program on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The event, which is…

Apr 29, 2025

Transformer Malfunction Shuts Down Tours At Wind Cave

Due to a malfunctioning transformer, the National Park Service (NPS) has temporarily suspended cave tours at Wind Cave. The issue has affected the elevator system, which is essential…

Apr 29, 2025

Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice

The National Park Service has announced the closure of the Munising Falls Trail in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore until further notice. A storm on the evening of April…

Apr 28, 2025

National Park Service Plans Prescribed Burns at Knife River Indian Villages NHS

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Apr 27, 2025

Jay Sturdevant selected as superintendent of Scotts Bluff National Monument and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced Jay Sturdevant as the new superintendent of two key national monuments in western Nebraska: Scotts Bluff National Monument and Agate Fossil…

Apr 27, 2025

Tourism to National Monuments in the Panhandle of Nebraska contributes $15,318,000 to local economy

Tourism to the Scotts Bluff and Agate Fossil Beds National Monuments in the Panhandle of Nebraska has made a significant contribution to the local economy, according to a…

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