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Jun 9, 2025

Superintendent Teri Gage Retires

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Jun 9, 2025

A Mountain Upheaved: Peabody Defends the Front

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Jun 9, 2025

Vintage Base Ball on the Battlefield: A Unique Sporting Event at Shiloh

The National Park Service has announced a unique sporting event at Shiloh National Military Park, where visitors can experience baseball as it was played in the 1860s. The…

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Jun 7, 2025

161st Anniversary of the Battle of Cold Harbor – New Event Schedule

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Jun 7, 2025

National Park Service and Mayor Bowser announce reopening of Dupont Circle for WorldPride 2025

The National Park Service, in collaboration with Mayor Muriel Bowser, has announced the reopening of Dupont Circle. The announcement was made on Saturday, June 7, with the park…

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Jun 7, 2025

Catoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures June 7 – 9, 2025

Catoctin Mountain Park in Thurmont, Maryland, has announced temporary closures due to increased security measures. The park will close certain areas from approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, June…

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Jun 7, 2025

National Park Service Announces Events for the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

The Gettysburg National Military Park will be hosting a series of commemorative events from July 1 to July 3, 2025, to mark the 162nd anniversary of the Battle…

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Jun 7, 2025

Adams National Historical Park seeking Community Volunteer Ambassador for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced a unique volunteering opportunity at the Adams National Historical Park. The park is actively seeking a Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) to…

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Jun 7, 2025

Eureka Fire Update on June 6, 2025

Firefighters are making headway in their efforts to combat the Eureka Fire, which has so far consumed 214 acres. The fire is currently 85% contained, marking significant progress…

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Jun 7, 2025

Yosemite National Park fire crews prepared as 2025 fire season begins

As fire season commences in the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park officials have assured that fire crews are ready to protect the park’s natural and cultural resources. This…

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Jun 7, 2025

Obed Wild and Scenic River Launches Summer “Lunch and Learn” Series in Partnership with Morgan County Schools and Frozen Head State Park

The National Park Service at Obed Wild and Scenic River has announced the return of its popular “Lunch and Learn” program this summer. This educational initiative is designed…

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Jun 7, 2025

Visitor Fatality in West Glacier

A visitor to Glacier National Park in West Glacier, Montana, tragically lost their life on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The park’s dispatch service received a report of a…

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Jun 7, 2025

Some Raptor Closures in the Lumpy Ridge Area of Rocky Mountain National Park Have Been Lifted, Others Remain For the Protection of Nesting Birds of Prey

The Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) has reopened several areas in the Lumpy Ridge region that were previously closed to protect nesting birds of prey. The areas that…

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Jun 7, 2025

Blue Ridge Parkway Announces Concession Opportunity Application Process Open

The National Park Service (NPS) has opened the application process for two concession contracts on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The opportunities involve providing craft sales at the Folk…

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Jun 7, 2025

Big Cypress National Preserve Issues Temporary Area Closure for Mullet Prescribed Fire

Big Cypress National Preserve has announced a temporary trail closure, effective from Monday, June 9, 2025, due to a prescribed fire activity. The closure aims to ensure visitor…

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Jun 6, 2025

Stehekin Trail, Camp, and Area Closures

Due to undisclosed reasons, park officials have implemented closures in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, situated within the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The closures encompass…

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Jun 5, 2025

June 2025 Notice of Flight Operations

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National Park News

Superintendent Teri Gage Retires

A Mountain Upheaved: Peabody Defends the Front

Vintage Base Ball on the Battlefield: A Unique Sporting Event at Shiloh

161st Anniversary of the Battle of Cold Harbor – New Event Schedule

National Park Service and Mayor Bowser announce reopening of Dupont Circle for WorldPride 2025

Catoctin Mountain Park announces temporary closures June 7 – 9, 2025

National Park Service Announces Events for the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

Adams National Historical Park seeking Community Volunteer Ambassador for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution

Eureka Fire Update on June 6, 2025

Yosemite National Park fire crews prepared as 2025 fire season begins

Obed Wild and Scenic River Launches Summer “Lunch and Learn” Series in Partnership with Morgan County Schools and Frozen Head State Park

Visitor Fatality in West Glacier

Some Raptor Closures in the Lumpy Ridge Area of Rocky Mountain National Park Have Been Lifted, Others Remain For the Protection of Nesting Birds of Prey

Blue Ridge Parkway Announces Concession Opportunity Application Process Open

Big Cypress National Preserve Issues Temporary Area Closure for Mullet Prescribed Fire

Stehekin Trail, Camp, and Area Closures

June 2025 Notice of Flight Operations

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