THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
Organized by publication date and destination. Each story retains its permanent State & Nation address and official NPS source.
The National Park Service has selected James Raftery as the next superintendent of Harry S Truman National Historic Site. Raftery comes to Harry S Truman National Historic Site from Steamtown National Historic Site in Pennsylvania where he was the Chief of Railroad Operations.
Official NPS sourceJoin Gateway Arch National Park in celebrating National Park Week from Aug. 22–30 with a series of fun and informative park activities and events at the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse. National Park Week is an annual celebration that invites everyone to discover and enjoy America’s 400+ national parks.
Official NPS sourceRepublic, Mo. – From Saturday, Aug. 8 through Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will observe the 165th anniversary of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek with special programs honoring the Union and Southern soldiers who died in the Aug. 10, 1861, battle for control of Missouri.
Official NPS sourceGateway Arch National Park is gearing up for a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend capped by Celebrate Saint Louis’s “Celebrate 250” event on the Arch grounds on July 3 and 4. With large crowds expected, the National Park Service encourages you to plan ahead and give yourself extra time to visit the Arch with extra security measures in place to ensure a safe celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Official NPS sourceCelebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways plans to host two managed deer hunts at Big Spring this fall, providing special opportunities for youth and mobility-impaired veterans.
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George Washington Carver National Monument is planning a prescribed burn March 16-21, weather permitting.
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Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield may intermittently conduct prescribed burns in the park between March 13, 2026, and March 31, 2026.
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Preparations are being made at Ozark National Scenic Riverways to accomplish several prescribed fires between mid-December and the end of March 2026.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways and the Ozark Riverways Foundation will host two festive holiday events in December, inviting the public to celebrate the season in the heart of the Ozarks.
Official NPS sourceThe Gateway Arch will celebrate its 60th anniversary this October. Gateway Arch National Park is inviting companies and designers to submit Arch-inspired logos by September 12 for possible inclusion in the exhibit.
Official NPS sourceThe Museum at the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse Was Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways plans to host two managed deer hunts at Big Spring this fall, providing special opportunities for youth and mobility-impaired veterans.
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Between June 30 – August 6, the NPS and Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will complete pavement rehabilitation on high-priority roads through contract work. The battlefield received Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Funding to utilize proactive pavement preservation techniques, such as crack sealing, chip sealing, patching, joint and crack repair, and restriping to extend the useful surface life of parking lots and roadways within the battlefield.
Official NPS sourceOzark National Scenic Riverways has released body worn camera footage from a March 20, 2025, traffic stop and ensuing conversations.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways has updated its campground reservation system for the 2025 season.
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Campground and access point repairs are continuing at Ozark National Scenic Riverways following a record-setting flood in November 2024.
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Preparations are being made at Ozark National Scenic Riverways to accomplish several prescribed fires during March. These burns will be carefully planned and monitored by the park’s wildland fire management staff.
Official NPS sourceGateway Arch National Park and Gateway Arch Park Foundation will commemorate the reopening of this historic landmark with a free community festival honoring the St. Louis landmark’s significant role in American history.
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Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will intermittently conduct prescribed burns in the park between December 9 and December 12, 2024.
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Holidays in the Ozarks are a special time for fellowship while enjoying the peace of winter along the riverways. Take part in the upcoming holiday events during the month of December.
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With hunting and trapping seasons underway at Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR), countless hunters are taking part in a time-honored tradition. However, while most hunters have enjoyed legal hunting, two recent road hunting incidents resulted in arrests by ONSR law enforcement rangers.
Official NPS sourceWilson’s Creek National Battlefield plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the park sometime between December 2 and December 19, 2024. The range of dates is due to prescribed fire being dependent on weather conditions. The burn is expected to last multiple days.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways experienced widespread flooding following significant rainfall that started on November 3, 2024. The upper Current River reached historic levels on November 5.
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The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Rachel Davidson as the superintendent of Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park in Ste. Genevieve, Mo.
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The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Patrick Malone as program manager of Region 6, 7 and 8 National Trails Office. In this role, Malone will administer the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail, California National Historic Trail, El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail, Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, Old Spanish National Historic Trail, Oregon National Historic Trail, Pony Express National Historic Trail, Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, and the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program.
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REPUBLIC, MO— Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield invites the public to the 20th Annual Memorial Luminary Tour on Friday, November 15, 2024, starting at 5:30 p.m. This free event commemorates the 2,539 casualties suffered at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek on August 10, 1861.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways (OZAR) reminds visitors that annual firearms deer season in Missouri is November 16 to 26. Hunting is allowed in most areas of the park in accordance with state and federal regulations, and everyone is encouraged to hunt or recreate safely and legally this deer season.
Official NPS sourceMeet the men responsible for the construction of the 630-foot-tall shining symbol of St. Louis, the Gateway Arch.
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Fire ignited in the park extinguished after burning about four acres.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) archeologist Morgan Beyer has been awarded the Regional Director’s Award for Excellence in Cultural Resource Management for Interior Regions 3, 4, and 5 of the National Park Service (NPS).
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Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA) today announced the award of $186,756 in Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI) grants.
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Ozark cultural heritage will be highlighted at Alley Spring on October 5, 12, and 19! From 10 am to 4 pm each day, demonstrators will show off pioneer skills and traditions.
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As fall arrives in the Midwest, visitors to Ozark National Scenic Riverways can enjoy five unique, guided hiking adventures! All hiking activities are free to the public, and no registration is required.
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A new National Park Service report shows that 1.3 million visitors to Ozark National Scenic Riverways in 2023 spent $66.8 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 908 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $76.8 million.
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Join us for National Public Lands Day on September 28 at 10 a.m. at Big Spring to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Missouri’s first state parks and the first public recreation lands in the Current River watershed. Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) invites volunteers to help plant 100 native trees in the Big Spring area, followed by musical entertainment and volunteer appreciation courtesy of the Ozark Riverways Foundation.
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Visitors to Harry S Truman National Historic Site influenced $1.8 million in visitor spending in 2023.
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Enjoy live music at 3rd Annual National Park Service Birthday Bash celebrating the National Park Service's 108th birthday.
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The National Park Service has selected Kevin Young as the superintendent of George Washington Carver National Monument located in Diamond, Missouri. He will assume his new role at the monument later this summer.
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Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield hosted a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) media event to promote a speeding prevention campaign.
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In a groundbreaking collaboration, Terrain360, the National Park Service’s (NPS) Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, and the Lewis and Clark Trust, Inc. is proud to announce a project that aims to map a portion of the Yellowstone River. The mapping will use state-of-the art 360° ultra-high-definition spherical imagery to capture 507 miles of river starting just south of Livingston, Montana to the confluence of the Missouri-Yellowstone Rivers. This monumental endeavor will generate over 1 million ultra-high-resolution images, providing an unparalleled view of this historically significant river.
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USCIS to Welcome 50 New US Citizens During Independence Day Celebration at Gateway Arch National Park.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will be conducting two managed deer hunts in October at Big Spring. One hunt is being held for youths, while the other is hosted for service members with permanent mobility impairments.
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Fifty new young citizens were welcomed into the new American family, in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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Take part in the upcoming Alley Spring glade hike on June 8 starting at 10 a.m. at Alley Mill.
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Ste. Genevieve NHP restores two popular historic structures with funding from the Great American Outdoors Act
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An ongoing planning effort intends on improving access to all park facilities and services.
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Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2023 Annual Report. The report documents a year of work with partners across the U.S. to commemorate and protect the 4,900-mile-long historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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After months of preparation, visitors to Ozark National Scenic Riverways enjoyed a spectacular total eclipse!
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REPUBLIC, MO – On Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. join Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield for Park Day. Sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust, this annual clean-up offers a chance for local community groups and individual volunteers to make a difference in honoring and protecting our nation’s battlefields. Volunteer projects will be available for a variety of activity levels from making and preparing junior ranger booklets and rolling paper cartridges to painting benches to the annual stream clean and more.
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With less than 3 weeks left until the total eclipse, Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) reminds visitors to finalize their plans and be prepare for crowds using local services.
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Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield announces a change in hours for the Wilson’s Creek Visitor Center
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Daily St. Louis Riverfront Cruises return Thursday, March 7
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ST. LOUIS, MO (February 27, 2024) — Visitation to Gateway Arch National Park continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recently-released National Park Service visitation figures. The figures report 2,422,836 visitors in 2023, a testament to the park’s world-class visitor experience and programming. Also, in 2023, the National Park Service adopted a more precise method to estimate visitors in Gateway Arch National Park.
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Experience two rare events at once on April 8 when the Smokey Bear Balloon and a total solar eclipse will both be visible in the sky above Big Spring —and visitors can get much, much closer to the Smokey Bear Balloon than the sun or moon!
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Preparations are underway for Ozark National Scenic Riverways to accomplish several prescribed burns this spring, between mid-February and mid-April.
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Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park is looking for volunteers for two volunteer events this March.
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The park is offering a free, three-day series of fly-tying classes in January. These classes will take place at Pulltite Visitor Center with renown fly fisher Mark Van Patten.
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Beginning January 2, 2024, Big Spring Campground will be closed for approximately 30 days to complete utility upgrades.
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The National Park Service (NPS) is preparing a final rule on motorboat horsepower for Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR). The final rule will be published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2023, with implementation of the rule to begin January 11, 2024.
Official NPS sourceFollowing a study of park visitation in 2021 and 2022, the National Park Service (NPS) adopted a more precise and accurate way to estimate visitors to Gateway Arch National Park, which includes the Gateway Arch Visitor Center, Museum at the Arch, the Old Courthouse, and the park grounds. The park had not significantly updated visitor counting methodology in decades, and new technologies allow for more accurate estimation of visitation to the park grounds.
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At Ozark National Scenic Riverways, annual firearms deer season is November 11 to 21, with additional seasons between October and December. Hunters are responsible for following all state and federal regulations when hunting within park boundaries.
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Usher in the fall season with this “astronomical” cultural event! Ozark National Scenic Riverways is hosting the “Alley-clipse” and Cultural Skills Demonstrations on October 14, from 10 am to 4 pm.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will be conducting two managed deer hunts in October at Big Spring. To ensure public safety, portions of the Big Spring area will be temporarily closed October 6-8 and October 20-22.
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The National Park Service, the City of Grandview and the community mark the 75th anniversary of the events of 1948 with a musical event, featuring a most talented group of individuals from the 399th Army Band!
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This fall season, visit Ozark National Scenic Riverways for eight unique guided hiking adventures! All hiking activities are free to the public, and no registration is required.
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Maintenance crews at Ozark National Scenic Riverways are busy prepping the historic Storys Creek School for a new paint job! As part the 2023 National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event volunteers are invited to help Ozark Riverways Foundation freshen up the old school.
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Witness a rare Super Blue Moon in the dark skies of Ozark National Scenic Riverways! This free event will take place at Big Spring on Wednesday, August 30, from 7:30–10:00 pm.
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Harry S Truman National Historic Site is proud to be a part of the local economy, and proud to give back to the community that invests in us.
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A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,291,305 visitors to Ozark National Scenic Riverways in 2022 spent $63,766,000 in communities near the park.
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New National Park Service Junior Ranger Program partners with Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
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Young, new citizens are welcomed to the American family, on the grounds of the home of the 33rd President of the United States.
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Take advantage of the Ozarks’ dark skies and witness the peak of the Perseids, a shower of 60-100 meteors per hour. This free event will take place at Big Spring on Saturday, August 12, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
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The Pulltite Cabin area will be temporarily closed for visitor safety following major damage to the structure.
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This past Fourth of July weekend, Ozark National Scenic Riverways partnered with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Region 7 (NHTSA) and local law enforcement to emphasize the importance of driving sober and saving lives on America’s roads by participating in the “Beat the Heat, Drive Sober” impaired-driving awareness campaign.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will host a series of free, one-day workshops about the basics of fly fishing for youth between the ages of 12 and 16.
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Special programs remember the Vietnam War, the 1918 Influenza, Calvin Coolidge, and more.
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This Fourth of July weekend, Ozark National Scenic Riverways is partnering with local law enforcement agencies to emphasize the importance of driving sober and saving lives on America’s roads.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will celebrate Independence Day with a summertime concert on Saturday, July 1, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Alley Spring and Mill.
Official NPS sourceVisitors to St. Louis' Riverfront can enjoy free live music and games every Friday and Saturday through July 29, courtesy of Gateway Arch Park Foundation.
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Gateway Arch National Park is hosting the Gateway to Inclusive History Conference on Juneteenth, Monday, June 19, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
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Learn about astronomy and space this summer with the National Park Service (NPS).
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Let your creativity flow like the Alley Spring itself! Ozark National Scenic Riverways will host an “Art in the Park” evening at Alley Spring on Saturday, June 10, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Official NPS sourceThe 3D experience titled ‘Cobblestones & Courage’ transports viewers to the St. Louis Riverfront of the 1850s.
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Free family fun for all ages, all summer long.
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The visitor information center previously located in the lobby of the Park Headquarters building in Van Buren will move to the newly reopened historic Entrance Station at Big Spring on May 8.
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Lights will be off throughout the month of May 2023
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The renovation was one of two St. Louis-based projects selected that further the recovery of the tourism, travel and hospitality industries.
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The annual Junior Ranger Day event at Ozark National Scenic Riverways will return to Alley Spring on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
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ST. LOUIS— Join the National Park Service (NPS) in celebrating America’s national parks during National Park Week, April 22-30, 2023!
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- Become a Junior Ranger April 22nd at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield as part of the celebration of National Junior Ranger Day and National Park Week. Tour the battlefield, explore civilian and soldier life during the battle, and learn how to muster and drill like a soldier.
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3,2,1, lift off! Join Wilson's Creek National Battlefield rangers and volunteers Saturday April 29th to help launch our new B.A.R.K. ranger program.
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Pandemic effect on tourism not entirely subsided, but visitation shows steady rebound
Official NPS sourceCelebrate General Washington’s birthday like St. Louisans did in 1823
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The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a concessions Prospectus for a concession contract to provide canoe & tube rental with shuttle services, camp store and retail merchandise sales, and firewood sales in the Round Spring District at Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
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Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is pleased to share its 2022 Annual Report. Highlights include a collaborative panoramic mapping project, the National Freeman Tilden Award, Lewis and Clark Trail resource documentation, web and NPS mobile app updates, and the yearly spending and projects report.
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Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Specialist Caitlin Campbell has won the Freeman Tilden Award, the highest award presented to a National Park Service individual to recognize outstanding contributions to the profession of interpretation.
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Memories of cookies and cider, sleigh rides, homemade gifts and ornaments, and warm gatherings of friends and family are all part of the spirit of Christmas in the Ozarks. Ozark National Scenic Riverways will celebrate the holiday season with special open house events at Eminence and Akers in December.
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As of January 1, 2023, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will no longer charge an entrance fee to access park grounds. Operational hours for the visitor center, battlefield tour road, and trails will remain the same.
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$24,454,263 investment will restore and improve the historic site of the pivotal Dred Scott case and hundreds suits for freedom as part of largest NPS public-private partnership
Official NPS sourceEvery Kid Outdoors allows fourth graders to visit national parks for free.
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Searchers located the body of 58-year-old Phillip Carnell on the morning of November 16, not far from the area he had planned to hunt when he was last seen on November 13.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) recently hosted two special events in honor of military service members and veterans. The 9th annual Exceptional Warrior Mobility Impaired Managed Hunt was held on October 22 and 23 at Big Spring. The annual Hike to Honor Veterans was conducted on November 5 from Rocky Falls to Stegall Mountain.
Official NPS sourceIn consultation with the Springfield Astronomical Society, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield has regrettably postponed the Star Party originally scheduled for October 28, 2022, due to expected cloud cover.
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EMINENCE, Mo. - “Where my dogs at?... Who let the dogs out?” To find out, bring your favorite four-legged friend for a BARK Ranger Costume Hike at Alley Spring starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 29.
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Two felony cases investigated by Law Enforcement Rangers within Ozark National Scenic Riverways resulted in federal prison sentences.
Official NPS sourceST. LOUIS (October 24, 2022)—Gateway Arch Park Foundation is proud to join forces with the National Park Service to present a “Salute to Veterans” on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 1 p.m. The concert will take place at Luther Ely Smith Square on the Gateway Arch National Park grounds.
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Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield is pleased to invite the public to the 18th annual Memorial Luminary Tour on Saturday, November 5, 2022, in the evening. This free event commemorates the 2,539 casualties suffered at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek on August 10, 1861.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will host a workshop about preparing resumes for federal government job openings on October 20 from 6-8 p.m. at park headquarters in Van Buren.
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The public is invited to the Exploring the African American Experience Project videography discussion on Friday, October 7, at the Ellis Fine Arts Center theater on the Fort Scott Community College campus at 9 a.m. There will be discussions about video and movie making, how to find inspiration, and some insight of technical aspects. Featured panelists include David Parks, photographer, filmmaker, author, and son of Gordon Parks; Robin Hickman-Winfield, Executive Producer of SoulTouch Productions and great-niece of Gordon Parks; and Eli Reed, award-winning photographer, photojournalist, and author.
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The night sky is the largest natural resource at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield. On Friday, October 28, 2022, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm, join park staff and astronomers from the Springfield Astronomical Society for a Star Party! This free program is a come-and-go event located at stop number five (5) along the tour road. This public gathering will provide opportunities for stargazers of all ages to peer into the night sky through a variety of high-powered telescopes.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways Superintendent Jason Lott announced the selection of new members of the park’s management team. Stacey Griffin was selected as the Chief of Administration, assuming her position on May 8. William Terry was chosen as the Chief of Facility Management and joined the staff on August 29.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will bring Ozark history to life at Alley Spring on Saturdays in October. Join us on October 1, 8, 15, and 22 at Alley Spring from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to learn about pioneer skills and traditions
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will be hosting an annual volunteer event in recognition of National Public Lands Day 2022 on September 24 at locations along the Jacks Fork River and middle Current River. Registration for the event will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Burr Oak pavilion at Alley Spring.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will celebrate and remember the Alley community of yesteryear on Sunday, September 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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A partnership effort between the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum and Harry S Truman National Historic Site...a film and discussion of an event that changed America.
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This partnership program will pay tribute to Captain Harry S Truman, the men he commanded in World War I, and all who served in the Great War.
Official NPS sourceBeginning Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will implement new seasonal hours at the John K. and Ruth Hulston Library.
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VAN BUREN, Mo. - Join us at Ozark National Scenic Riverways for a variety of hiking opportunities this fall! All activities and events are free of charge and pre-registration is not required.
Official NPS sourceST. LOUIS—The Gateway Arch’s Tram Ride to the Top is one of the most unique transportation systems in the world. The tram ride was invented by Richard “Dick” Bowser, who was born on September 15, 1921. In celebration of Bowser’s 101st birthday, the National Park Service will host a day of commemorative events honoring him and his crowning achievement on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Bowser passed away on December 26, 2003, at 82 years old.)
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A variety of National Park Service (NPS) employees, volunteers and partners were honored at a ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks and the Dedication of Those Who Serve.
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Park Foundation announces donation of Sigel Collection to Battlefield, which will be featured in the Visitor Center Museum
Official NPS sourceA significant step towards a new visitor services center and headquarters for Harry S Truman National Historic Site.
Official NPS sourceA new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2,187,125 visitors to national parks in West Virginia spent $108.9 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 1,447 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $131 million.
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Two new picnic pavilions and the recently renovated historic entrance station are now open in the Big Spring district of Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will celebrate Independence Day with a summertime concert on Saturday, July 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Alley Spring and Mill.
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A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 1,328,773 visitors to Ozark National Scenic Riverways in 2021 spent $64,433,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 886 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $73,856,000.
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Join park rangers on Friday, June 24, at 8:30 p.m. to view a rare inner planetary alignment in the night sky from the grounds around Alley Spring.
Official NPS sourceThe park is implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors that will remain in effect until the high COVID-19 transmission and positivity rate in St. Louis City and County return to medium or low levels.
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Free activities for all ages, all season long. Gateway Arch Summer Hours Saturday, May 28 through Labor Day, Monday, September 5, the Gateway Arch operates in extended summer hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The last Tram Ride to the Top of the Arch leaves approximately one hour before closing.
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On May 16, 2022, Leon Barnes, age 49, pled guilty to felony counts of making a materially false statement to a federal law enforcement officer and resisting arrest during an interaction with park rangers at Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
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The National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Division announced today that on May 10, 2022, Dylan Hanger, age 30, of Mountain View, Missouri, pleaded guilty to Murder in the 2nd degree in U.S. District Court, in the Western District of Missouri, before the Honorable U.S. District Judge Mark Douglas Harpool.
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Join park rangers on Sunday, May 15, at 8:30 p.m. to view a rare “Blood Moon” from the grounds around Alley Spring.
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A celebration of the rich natural and cultural heritage of the riverways will be held on May 14 at several locations along the upper Current River.
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The much-anticipated restoration of the historic Big Spring dining lodge and cabins is expected to begin soon at Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield announces concerts in the park. The public is invited to attend the following music programs scheduled each Saturday evening, throughout the month of May. Please join us for historic and patriotic music performed by various groups.
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The low water crossing to the Round Spring day use area is temporarily closed due to damage from recent flooding.
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The National Park Service will not illuminate the Gateway Arch at night from May 1-14, 2022, due to the spring bird migration season.
Official NPS sourceSeveral criminal defendants recently pled guilty to federal felony offenses investigated within Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will temporarily close a portion of NPS Road 123 south of Van Buren due to a collapse of the road and nearby slope.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways announces that the final Roads and Trails Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (RT Plan) will be available online beginning April 18.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways Ranger Zack Swindle was recently honored with the Director’s Leadership Award during his graduation from the Land Management Police Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia, on April 6.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will soon replace seven deteriorating restroom facilities with flood-resistant pre-cast concrete vault toilets.
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A new NPS program in the Show Me State encourages all to exercise the body, mind, and soul.
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The NPS Wellness Challenge, part of the National Park Service’s “Healthy Parks Healthy People” initiative, will kick off during National Park Week, beginning Saturday, April 16 and will run indefinitely.
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The National Park Service (NPS) has issued two concession prospectuses for providing canoe and tube rental with shuttle services, camp store and retail merchandise sales, and firewood sales with the park.
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On Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is participating in the American Battlefield Trust’s annual volunteer cleanup event, Park Day. Members of the local community are invited to help with the cleanup in the battlefield.
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New rates for camping and cave tours will go into effect at Ozark National Scenic Riverways on April 15, 2022.
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Spring into Spring! Visit Ozark National Scenic Riverways for a guided hike on the Cave Spring Trail near Devils Well on March 19 at 9 a.m.
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On March 1, 2022, a federal grand jury for the Eastern District of Missouri in Cape Girardeau returned an Indictment against Marvin "Mark" Remster in connection with the arson of the Round Spring Visitor Contact Station in Ozark National Scenic Riverways last December.
Official NPS sourceWilson’s Creek National Battlefield recently received a donation of previously unpublished Mary Whitney Phelps papers through a purchase made by the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation at a nationally advertised auction. These papers have been added to the museum collection at Wilson’s Creek, and the battlefield has partnered with the Springfield-Greene County Library District to place the items online in the Community & Conflict digital collection at ozarkscivilwar.org.
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Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield will conduct a prescribed burn in the park sometime between February 28 and March 12, 2022. This range of dates is necessary because prescribed fire is dependent on weather conditions. The burn is expected to last multiple days. To assure visitor safety, the tour road and battlefield will be closed to visitors while the prescribed burn is conducted. The visitor center and museum will remain open.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways Ranger Chris Figge was recently honored as the 2021 Law Enforcement Instructor of the Year by the National Park Service Law Enforcement Training Center.
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Join park rangers on Saturday, February 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the Alley General Store for a guided evening interpretive hike to listen for and learn about owls and coyotes. It will be a “hoot of a time” and one “howl of a prowl”!
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Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2021 Annual Report. The report documents a year of work with partners across the U.S. to commemorate and protect the 4,900-mile-long historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Five days in 2022, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. At Gateway Arch National Park the $3 entrance fee included in each adult Tram Ride to the Top ticket and adult Documentary Movie ticket is waived.
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The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting public input by March 7, 2022, on proposed amendments to the special regulations for motorized vessels within Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The proposed changes would create seasonal non-motorized zones, legalize the use of 60/40 horsepower (HP) motors with jet propulsion and establish a 150 HP limit for motors below Big Spring on Current River.
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Each year, agencies and organizations engaged in public outreach submit publications, videos, digital campaigns, and exhibits for competition in NAI’s media awards. The Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Activity Journal was awarded first place NAI Media Award in the book category after receiving top marks for thoughtful messaging and innovative online components.
Official NPS sourceExperience the Sights and Sounds of an 18th-Century Holiday Ball. Gateway Arch National Park celebrates the end of the holiday season as St. Louisans did in 1772 with the Twelfth Afternoon Ball in the Gateway Arch Visitor Center on Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways is requesting assistance locating persons responsible for suspected theft and arson of government property. On December 26, at approximately 11:13 p.m.
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National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Bert Frost announced the selection of Jeremy Sweat as superintendent of Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri. In this capacity Sweat will serve as the Group Superintendent overseeing operations at for both Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park.
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ST. LOUIS—Gateway Arch National Park will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, and will re-open on Friday, Nov. 26. On Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27, the Visitor Center will operate on extended holiday hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Official NPS sourceOn Oct. 23 and Oct. 28 from 10:00am to noon, come to the Gateway Arch to Meet the Builders! The National Park Service will host its annual reunion to honor the engineers, tradesmen and support staff who contributed to the construction of the Gateway Arch from 1963-1965.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways is seeking public comment from October 15 through November 30, 2021 on proposed changes to camping fees and cave tour fees for the Round Spring Cave. Fee revenue is used to enhance visitor experience, maintain and improve facilities and services in the park and ensure visitors can continue to use and enjoy these areas into the future.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways in partnership with the Shannon County Museum Association, Ozark Riverways Foundation, Ozark Heritage Project, and the Dent County Historical Society will host a historical reunion at Two Rivers Campground on Sunday, September 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All are invited to attend this free event.
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Lights will be off September 18-30, 2021
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Highlights include yoga, Mississippi River clean-up, Great MonArch Migration Event, and a family movie night under the Arch.
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Join us at Ozark National Scenic Riverways for a variety of hiking opportunities this fall! All activities and events are free of charge and pre-registration is not required.
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This past Fourth of July, the National Park Service (NPS) in Missouri and Arkansas partnered with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Region 7 (NHTSA) and local law enforcement to emphasize the importance of driving sober and saving lives on America’s roads by participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over impaired-driving awareness campaign.
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Mulberry Bend Overlook will be closed temporarily while the park addresses accessibility issues at the overlook. The trail is being redesigned and reconstructed.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways headquarters office and visitor information center at 404 Watercress in Van Buren, Missouri, will be closed from August 11 to 28, 2021, to conduct maintenance throughout the facility.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) is partnering with Shannon County Museum, Ozark Riverways Foundation, Ozark Heritage Project, and the Dent County Historical Society to host a “Celebration of the River Community at Round Spring” on August 7 from 5:00 – 9:30 p.m. at the Round Spring picnic pavilion.
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(OMAHA, NE) July 19, 2021 — As travelers seek out more authentic ways to connect with people and places, the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail unveils the ultimate online trip-planning portal, lewisandclark.travel. This website is designed to help visitors learn more about the host communities, local businesses, and attractions located along the 4,900-mile trail that runs from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the Pacific Ocean.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will host a stargazing event at Alley Spring on July 17 from 8:30–10 p.m. This free event will be held in front of Storys Creek School.
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The public comment period for the park’s draft Roads and Trails Management Plan (Draft Plan) will be extended through August 18. This one-month extension of the comment period will allow additional opportunity for the public to review and provide feedback. The Draft Plan can be reviewed online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=56591.
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This Fourth of July, Ozark National Scenic Riverways is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Region 7 (NHTSA), and other local law enforcement to emphasize the importance of driving sober and saving lives on America’s roads by participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over impaired-driving awareness campaign.
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A new operations schedule will provide more tour opportunities at the Truman Home on a sustained basis.
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Omaha, Neb. – Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail will resume indoor visitor services at their visitor center in Omaha, Neb. starting July 1, consistent with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Department of Interior. All services will return to pre-pandemic levels, including issuance of the park passes, access to restroom facilities, and the reopening of Riverfront Books. Some exhibits will be modified or removed to reduce risks associated with COVID-19.
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ST. LOUIS—June is Get Outdoors Month, and there is no better time to explore St. Louis’ urban national park! Gateway Arch National Park is hosting a day of free activities to encourage all ages to get outside and enjoy all the aspects of the newly-renovated park on Sunday, June 27.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will host a series of one-day workshops about the basics of fly fishing on June 24, July 22, and August 19 at the Akers Visitor Center. These free workshops are limited to 10 participants for each date and reservations are required.
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Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail announces the debut of a trailwide Junior Ranger program, which is now available at more than 30 locations in 13 states across the country.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways is seeking public input on the park’s draft Roads and Trails Management Plan (Draft Plan), which will be available for review and comment on June 18 at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/OZAR_RTplan.
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A series of road, trail, and bridge projects are underway for eight locations within Ozark National Scenic Riverways to repair damage from the devastating 2017 flood that destroyed many features and facilities along the Current and Jacks Fork rivers.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways, in partnership with Missouri State Parks, the Ozark Riverways Foundation and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, will be offering free paddling activities on the upper Current River on Sundays this summer.
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Celebrate National Trails Day at Ozark National Scenic Riverways on June 4 with a ranger-led birding hike at 9 a.m. at Round Spring.
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Newly renovated Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Visitor Center and Museum now open. New exhibits showcase more artifacts from the museum collection.
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Join us at Akers on May 22 for the summer kickoff at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The free event features an open-air celebration of the Akers community beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday.
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways will continue to manage river access at Waymeyer, Chilton Boat Launch and Pin Oak on the lower Current River near Van Buren in much the same manner as 2020.
Official NPS sourceST. LOUIS—This summer, include Gateway Arch National Park in your travel plans! The 91-acre urban national park invites visitors to take part in free, in-person and virtual activities all season long.
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Join a park ranger for a guided “point and shoot” photography hike on Saturday, May 8th, at 10 a.m. The hike will begin at Big Spring, and participants can expect to explore the nearby area for scenic views. Participants should plan to hike approximately ½-mile.
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Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, artist Louise Phillips has created a piece of art inspired by Ozark National Scenic Riverways and has donated it to the park for display.
Official NPS sourceST. LOUIS—The National Park Service has announced it will not illuminate the Gateway Arch at night May 1-14 due to bird migration season.
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Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail will celebrate National Park Week April 17-25, 2021. We encourage you to participate in one of our virtual activities to help you celebrate National Park Week.
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ST. LOUIS—Celebrate America’s national treasures during National Park Week, April 17-25!
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways asks for assistance from the public to identify those responsible for recent vandalism at Rocky Falls.
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ST. LOUIS —The National Park Service has recognized two Gateway Arch National Park employees, Marcus Banks and James Cagle, with regional awards for their stewardship and contributions to preserving and protecting America’s national treasures. Gateway Arch National Park is part of Interior Regions 3, 4 & 5 in America’s Midwest; this region includes 61 national park sites spanning across 13 states.
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St. Louis-To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, NPS immediately implemented a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors.
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Join park rangers on Saturday, February 27, at 5:00 PM at the Alley General Store for a guided evening hike to identify owls. It will be a “hoot of a time”!
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To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, NPS is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors.
Official NPS sourceFinal component of CityArchRiver project to bring new museum exhibit galleries and numerous accessibility and structural improvements to historic building.
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Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2020 Annual Report. The report documents a year of partnerships and projects with the common goal of commemorating and protecting the 4,900 mile historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Pacific.
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An expedition is only as successful as its preparation. On May 12, 2019, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail was extended to include eastern sites that played vital roles in the planning and supply procurement for the Corps of Discovery expedition. With a new historical trail head at the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Trail now winds 4,900 miles to St. Louis, Missouri, along the Missouri River to the Great Plains, across the Rockies and on to the Pacific Ocean. This week, we celebrate the first anniversary of this 1,200 mile extension.
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The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail will celebrate National Park Week April 18-26, 2020. We encourage you to participate in one of our virtual activities to help you celebrate National Park Week while social distancing at home.
Official NPS sourceOmaha, Neb, – The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail visitor center is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 23, 2020 the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail visitor center in Omaha, Nebraska is closed until further notice.
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In partnership with the National Park Service, the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association will work with Tribes to develop cultural heritage content and itineraries for the websites LewisAndClark.travel and NativeAmerica.travel.
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In the early 19th century, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led an ambitious expedition across the western United States. Lewis and Clark greatly expanded our knowledge of the country’s geography and biological diversity through their specimen collection, mapping of the landscape and detailed journal entries. This year NASA and the National Park Service encourage the public to follow in these explorers’ footsteps through a new citizen science challenge from June 1 to Sept. 2. Use your smart phone and the NASA GLOBE Observer (GO) app to map land cover along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and elsewhere to assist scientists studying environmental changes.
Official NPS sourceOmaha, Neb. –No trip begins without preparation and this is especially true for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. To commemorate the importance of preparation for the expedition, 1,200 miles have just been added to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management and Recreation Act signed on March 12, 2019 includes the trail extension, which adds an additional 1,200 miles to the national historic trail starting at the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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American Solar Challenge 2018 is starting from the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Omaha, NE.
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Western National Parks Association Selects Lewis and Clark Trail employees for the Stewart L Udall Award.
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