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.
Applications are open for the 2027 Chesapeake Gateways Grants supporting enhanced outdoor recreation and heritage tourism in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The application period runs from Aug. 27 through Nov. 4, 2026. Visit the National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways website to learn more about the grants and how to apply.
Official NPS sourceWest Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito sample for the first time this year at the William Floyd Estate at Mastic Beach in Fire Island National Seashore.
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The National Park Service invites the public to participate in the Dragonfly Mercury Project, a nationwide citizen science initiative focused on monitoring mercury in aquatic ecosystems. Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is seeking 5–6 volunteers to assist with dragonfly larvae collection for mercury analysis on Aug. 4 and 5, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The National Park Service is partnering with the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to loan artifacts and interpretive materials from national park collections as the new library honoring America’s 26th president prepares to open July 4, 2026, during the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.
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The National Park Service has selected Amy Sebring as the next superintendent of Manhattan Sites, a collection of nine national parks related to the American journey. Sebring has served as the acting superintendent since the beginning of February and succeeds long time superintendent Shirley McKinney, who retired at the start of the year.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service has selected Amy Sebring as the next superintendent of Manhattan Sites, a collection of nine national parks related to the American journey. Sebring has served as the acting superintendent since the beginning of February and succeeds long time superintendent Shirley McKinney, who retired at the start of the year.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service has selected Amy Sebring as the next superintendent of Manhattan Sites, a collection of nine national parks related to the American journey. Sebring has served as the acting superintendent since the beginning of February and succeeds long time superintendent Shirley McKinney, who retired at the start of the year.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service has selected Amy Sebring as the next superintendent of Manhattan Sites, a collection of nine national parks related to the American journey. Sebring has served as the acting superintendent since the beginning of February and succeeds long time superintendent Shirley McKinney, who retired at the start of the year.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service has selected Amy Sebring as the next superintendent of Manhattan Sites, a collection of nine national parks related to the American journey. Sebring has served as the acting superintendent since the beginning of February and succeeds long time superintendent Shirley McKinney, who retired at the start of the year.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service has selected Amy Sebring as the next superintendent of Manhattan Sites, a collection of nine national parks related to the American journey. Sebring has served as the acting superintendent since the beginning of February and succeeds long time superintendent Shirley McKinney, who retired at the start of the year.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service has selected Amy Sebring as the next superintendent of Manhattan Sites, a collection of nine national parks related to the American journey. Sebring has served as the acting superintendent since the beginning of February and succeeds long time superintendent Shirley McKinney, who retired at the start of the year.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service has selected Amy Sebring as the next superintendent of Manhattan Sites, a collection of nine national parks related to the American journey. Sebring has served as the acting superintendent since the beginning of February and succeeds long time superintendent Shirley McKinney, who retired at the start of the year.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service has selected Amy Sebring as the next superintendent of Manhattan Sites, a collection of nine national parks related to the American journey. Sebring has served as the acting superintendent since the beginning of February and succeeds long time superintendent Shirley McKinney, who retired at the start of the year.
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Middletown, N.J. –The public is invited to the opening reception of Heather Heckel’s exhibit: Ten Summers and 250 Years: Advocating for Our Public Lands through 30 Artists Residences, on June 14 at 1 p.m. at the Fort Hancock Museum, Building 28. This exhibit consists of 250 pieces that will connect the viewer to National Park Service places and stories. Heather Heckel, PhD, has completed over 30 artist residencies in national parks and Bureau of Land Management sites.
Official NPS sourceSaratoga National Historical Park is hosting a public open house on June 17, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Stillwater Town Hall, located at 881 N. Hudson Ave. in Stillwater, NY.
Official NPS sourceSaratoga National Historical Park kicks off its 2026 schedule of special events in May.
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The National Park Service (NPS) invites you to attend a public open house to learn more about a proposed White-tailed Deer Management Plan for the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area.
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On April 26, the National Park Service will unveil the newest attraction to the Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center, a 266-year-old French Cannon named La Poesie (Poetry). It will remain on display for the next two years as the park observes the 250th anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 and the Battles of Saratoga in 2027.
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Saratoga National Historical Park will conduct several prescribed fires in the coming weeks.
Official NPS sourcePATCHOGUE, NY – Deer removal operations will resume at Fire Island National Seashore after a pause in January due to winter storm impacts and frigid temperatures. The Seashore’s White-tailed Deer Management Plan will resume between February 23 and 27 on National Park Service (NPS) lands on Fire Island.
Official NPS sourceDeer removal operations will take place at Fire Island National Seashore this month. The park’s White-tailed Deer Management Plan will be implemented in January on National Park Service (NPS) lands on Fire Island and at the William Floyd Estate.
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The Washington-Rochambeau Trail introduces the All-American Road Trip; an America 250 initiative encouraging travelers to experience New Jersey’s Revolutionary War sites and follow the historic 1781 Franco-American march to Yorktown. The campaign launches alongside new national interest from Ken Burns’ The American Revolution.
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The National Park Service’s Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route NHT launches the All-American Road Trip, a major America 250 initiative inviting visitors to explore the historic 1781 march of American and French forces to Yorktown. Coinciding with renewed interest from Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, the campaign highlights living history events, educational programs, partnerships, and travel opportunities across the 680-mile trail, beginning in Newport and connecting communities from Rhode Island to Virginia.
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A new National Park Service report shows that 116,537 visitors to Saratoga National Historical Park in 2024 spent $8,200,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $10,383,000.
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A new National Park Service report shows that 377,061 visitors to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in 2024 spent $19,931,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $24,211,000.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service will begin construction on a new stairway connecting the Goodloe Byron Memorial Footbridge (Byron Bridge) to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park towpath at mile 60.6.
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Women’s Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park will host a joint Underground Railroad special event week from September 16 to September 21, 2025.
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Join Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, the Pike-Wayne Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Project Healing Waters, for a free fishing clinic on September 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m at the Zane Grey Museum and Lackawaxen River Access.
Official NPS sourcePATCHOGUE, NY – The National Park Service has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed Off-Road Vehicle Management Environmental Assessment at Fire Island National Seashore. This decision follows a thorough evaluation of proposed changes to the seashore's driving regulations. This is not the Final Agency Action.
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Come on the last guided bird hike of the season with Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River and the Sullivan County Audubon Society at Minisink Battleground Park on September 14th at 8AM.
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Seneca Falls, New York will play host to a special homeschool field trip day on October 1, 2025. Women’s Rights National Historical Park, the Seneca Falls Historical Society, and the National Women’s Hall of Fame, are collaborating on a series of educational programs geared toward homeschool students.
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Women’s Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park will host “Equality Week,” the parks’ first joint public event, from August 26 to August 31, 2025.
Official NPS sourcePatchogue, NY – West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in a mosquito sample for the first time this year in Fire Island National Seashore's William Floyd Estate. The William Floyd Estate is located in Mastic Beach, NY, and is managed by the National Seashore.
Official NPS sourcePatchogue, NY – On Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Old Mastic House at the William Floyd Estate will open for a limited duration exhibit highlighting various aspects of life on the Estate and recent rehabilitation work.
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On Saturday August 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River cordially invites the public to a nineteenth century baseball exhibition featuring the Flemington Club of Neshannock and the Elizabeth Resolutes. The free game will be at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Lackawaxen, PA.
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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River volunteer Avery Ohliger has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the National Park Service’s Region 1 Excellence in Volunteer Service Impact Award in the Youth & Young Adult Category for his work digitalizing, transcribing, and indexing Upper Delaware oral history files.
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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River congratulates Flor Blum, Alvin Leung, Michael Portnov, Achim Kopp, and Alex Wrona for receiving the Upper Delaware Water Safety Challenge Coin Award. These five individuals volunteered their time and language skills to translate important water safety messaging as a resource for non-English speaking river users.
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Women’s Rights National Historical Park has announced its complete slate of programs and activities for Convention Days 2025: Ripples of Reform. This event from July 18-20 commemorates the 1848 women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, as well as this year’s bicentennial celebration of the Erie Canal.
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Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River and the Zane Grey's West Society will host the 19th Annual Zane Grey Festiva on the grounds of Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 12, 2025. This free festival offers fun for the entire family with activities, live birds show, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, and more.
Official NPS sourceMiddletown, N.J. – The Leave No Trace organization has selected Sandy Hook as a 2025 Spotlight site. As outdoor areas, including Sandy Hook, continue to experience the impacts of record visitation, this new initiative from Leave No Trace shines a light on communities rising to meet this challenge with multi-day, onsite education and restoration initiatives. From June 19-21, 2025, Leave No Trace will be in Middletown, NJ with Gateway National Recreation Area to work with the community and local land agencies to deliver Leave No Trace education as well as partner on restoration and stewardship projects.
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Women’s Rights National Historical Park will host a special temporary exhibit to commemorate the Erie Canal Bicentennial beginning Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Entitled “Enterprising Waters: New York’s Erie Canal,” the exhibit focuses on the evolution of the Erie Canal and its role in the development of Central and Western New York. This exhibit is supported by the Friends of Women’s Rights National Historical Park.
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Learn about birding and fishing on the Upper Delaware River with events on World Migratory Bird Day and Free Fishing Day. Both events are free to the public and offer activities such as birding and fishing tips, casting practice, crafts, and junior ranger activities.
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National trails enthusiast and lifelong explorer Frank Kos has accomplished a remarkable feat: visiting 30 out of 32 of our nation's national scenic and historic trails, each documented with a photo beside the trail’s official signage. What makes his journey extraordinary is his long-standing commitment not only to exploring segments of each trail, but also to creating a personal archive of memories through photographs and stories shared in a hand-crafted scrapbook chronicling decades of travel across America.
Official NPS sourceGateway National Recreation Area will continue to close sections of Jacob Riis Park Beach due to hazardous conditions. Significant beach erosion occurred along the eastern shoreline of Jacob Riis Park Beach. The erosion exposed deteriorated wooden groins, rockwork, and other structures. Access restrictions established in 2024 will continue at Bays 1 and 4 due to these unsafe conditions from beach erosion. Bays 1 and 4 will remain closed to access and swimming.
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Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River is seeking outdoor enthusiasts to volunteer to be Wear It Watchers this summer. Volunteers observe, record, and collect data on life jacket usage. This valuable data is used by the park to improve water safety on the river.
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Historian and author Alison Parker will visit Women's Rights NHP on Saturday, May 17 to discuss her research on the life of Mary Church Terrell.
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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River invites members of the public to submit nominations for the park’s Water Safety Challenge Coin Award Program. The program recognizes individuals, organizations, or groups who go above and beyond to keep others safe on the river.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service has awarded $1.2 million in grants supporting 14 community-driven projects that highlight the natural, cultural, recreational, and historical significance of the Chesapeake region. The grants empower a mix of diverse partners, from local Tribes to local nonprofit organizations, to tell untold stories, promote community resilience, and enhance public access to the outdoors across this treasured landscape.
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The National Park Service and partners have published a Visitor Use Management Plan for the Virginia Triple Crown Segment of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The Virginia Triple Crown Segment includes the iconic Dragon’s Tooth, McAfee Knob, and Tinker Cliffs areas. This plan will guide long term visitor management in this area.
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A new National Park Service report shows that 327,000 visitors to Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River in 2023 spent $16.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 157 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $21 million.
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On Saturday August 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River cordially invites the public to a nineteenth century baseball exhibition featuring the Mountain Athletic Club and the Elizabeth Resolutes. The free game will be at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Lackawaxen, PA.
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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River is celebrating Latino Conservation Week by offering a guided nature hike in Spanish and English on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 11 AM – 12:30 PM at Sullivan County’s Minisink Battleground Park. El río escénico y recreativo Upper Delaware celebra la Semana de la Conservación Latina ofreciendo una caminata guiada por la naturaleza en español e inglés, el sábado 17 de agosto de 2024 de 11:00 a. m. a 12:30 p. m. en el "Minisink Battleground Park del condado de Sullivan".
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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River will host the 18th Annual Zane Grey Festival on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the grounds of Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania. The festival is free and open to the public with fun for the entire family. Activities and events include live birds of prey, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, puppet show, arts & crafts, educational activities, and much more!
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George Washington Birthplace Hosts National Trails Day Event on June 1st, 2024. Participating organizations include the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, The Potomac Riverkeeper Network, Northern Neck National Heritage Area, and the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin.
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“Wear Your Life Jacket to Work” Day takes place on Friday, May 17, 2024. Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River invites the public to help save lives by showing their support for water safety.
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Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428. The Ice Age, New England, and North Country national scenic trails, all previously established by Congress and administered by the National Park Service as part of the National Trails System, are now also recognized as units of the National Park System.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) awarded $2,367,633.17 in Chesapeake Gateways Grants through the NPS Chesapeake Gateways Office in September to fund 22 projects. Governmental and non-governmental organizations spearhead the projects funded by Chesapeake Gateways grants to bring out familiar, untold, under-appreciated, or yet to be uncovered narratives and to promote resilient communities & landscapes through tourism, sustainability, conservation & local economies throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. These awards are made possible through annual appropriations from Congress.
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National Park Service has selected Ed Clark as the new superintendent of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. He is expected to begin his new assignment on October 8.
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The National Park Service (NPS) and its partners co-managing Appalachian National Scenic Trail’s Virginia’s Triple Crown segment near Roanoke, Va., encourage members of the public to comment on a draft Visitor Use Management Plan for Virginia’s Triple Crown segment of the trail. Comments will be gathered August 1 - 31, 2023.
Official NPS sourceMost forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications.
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NPS Chesapeake is pleased to announce new capacity to support and serve partners in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Two new members of the NPS Chesapeake leadership team have joined the office based in Annapolis, Maryland, bringing a wealth of experience: Ian Austin, Director of Administration and Eddie Gonzalez, Director of Partnerships and Grants. Three additional NPS employees have joined NPS Chesapeake office to lead key projects: Brent Everitt, Communications and Visitor Experience Specialist; Aurelia Gracia, Outdoor Recreation Planner; and Cherri Espersen, Partnerships Coordinator.
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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.
Official NPS sourceA new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6,675,119 visitors to national parks in Maryland spent $246.6 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 2,940 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $344.3 million.
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.
Official NPS sourceLast week, National Park Service (NPS) Director Chuck Sams visited Colonial National Historical Park in Yorktown, Fort Monroe National Monument in Hampton, and Werowocomoco in Gloucester County, part of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail to learn about the vast diversity of these significant sites and the work that will need to be done to continue their preservation.
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Last Friday, April 1st, 2022, the Rappahannock Indian Tribe announced the return of 465 acres of land along the Rappahannock River. The donation of the conservation easement to the Tribe ensures that this ancestral homeland will be protected from development and remain in the hands of Tribal citizens for generations to come.
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The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail received an Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). This grant will support fourth-grade field trip programs that connect students living in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to their local environment and history.
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Kalen Anderson, this year's Lead Ancestral Lands Corps Individual Placement, has been selected Corps Member of the Year by The Corps Network. Kalen is one of three recipients of the award selected from among the more than 20,000 young people serving in Corps programs across the country.
Official NPS sourceScientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service partnered on a first-of-its-kind, nationwide harmful algal bloom, or HAB, field study that began this summer and will continue over the next two years.
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On Saturday, August 28, 2021, National Park Service volunteer Sal Lilienthal completed a 680 mile revolutionary ride at the Yorktown Victory Monument, becoming the first person to complete a full ride of the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail.
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Read the 2020 State of the Trail Report for the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
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Werowocomoco was the residence of Powhatan and the site of the first meetings between Native leaders and English colonists. The new exhibit provides the public with its first opportunity to interact with this world-class archeological site.
Official NPS sourceThe Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (Chesapeake Trail) is pleased to announce that its first cohort of interns has completed the inaugural Ancestral Lands Corps Individual Placement Program at Werowocomoco, the historic capital of the Powhatan chiefdom and a site of international and historical significance located on Virginia's York River.
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The Archeological Overview and Assessment (AOA) of Werowocomoco, residence of Powhatan and the site of the first meetings between Native leaders and English colonists, was completed in November 2020. The 183-page report summarizes the current state of archeological research and offers direction for future preservation and management of the archeological resources found on this historical site, which was acquired by the National Park Service in 2016.
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National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Rosalyn “Rose” Fennell as the new superintendent of Valley Forge National Historical Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, and the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail in Pennsylvania. Fennell will begin her new assignment on September 27, 2020.
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The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (WARO) has announced a partnership with Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution to highlight the lesser known stories of African Americans, indigenous populations, women and children and their contributions to the American Revolution. The partnership includes the commissioning of a painting by renowned American artist Don Troiani, in an exhibition of Troiani's work at the Museum.
Official NPS sourceEffective immediately, the National Park Service is closing all overnight shelters (56 total) and privies (75 total) on land administered by the Appalachian National Scenic Trail Park Office in the states of VA (10 shelters, 12 privies), MD (1 shelter, 2 privies), PA (8 shelters, 6 privies), NJ (1 shelter, 1 privy), NY (5 shelters, 5 privies), CT (7 shelters, 16 privies), MA (1 shelter, 4 privies), and ME (22 shelters, 29 privies). These closures are consistent with and in concurrence of our state and non-profit partners. These modifications to operations are in support of federal, state, and local efforts to ensure the health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, partners, and local communities. These closures will be in effect until further notice.
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National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Wendy O’Sullivan as the superintendent of the Chesapeake Bay Office, headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland.
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The National Park Service and its principal non-profit partner Chesapeake Conservancy make available the short film, “Werowocomoco: Protecting a Powhatan Place of Power.” This film depicts the importance of preserving the historic and sacred site of the Virginia Indian people.
Official NPS sourceNorth Country National Scenic Trail Celebrates a new milestone in Augusta, Michigan, with a hike and planning session on land acquired last year.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is pleased to announce the release of the Environmental Assessment for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail reroute through the Wallkill National Wildlife Refuge. The agencies are soliciting comments through July 20, 2018.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service and the Maryland Geocaching Society announce a six-week collaboration designed to introduce geocaching participants to national parks and public lands in Maryland.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service and the Maryland Geocaching Society announce a six-week collaboration designed to introduce geocaching participants to national parks and public lands in Maryland.
Official NPS sourceIn collaboration with federal, state, local government and non-profit partners, the National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office recently published the Potomac River Segment Plan. This plan aims to serve park managers, visitors and residents through recreational and stewardship activities along the 140-mile tidal Potomac River where three national trails overlap.
Official NPS sourceNational Park Service Chesapeake Bay youth program used an Active Trails grant from the National Park Foundation for enhancements to a sensory-rich trail experience for people with special needs.
Official NPS sourceNational Park Service Chesapeake Bay received an Active Trails grant from the National Park Foundation. The funds were used to help build a sensory-rich trail experience for all people at Maryland's Patapsco Valley State Park.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service, Chesapeake Bay Office is accepting project proposals from Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Trail partners for financial assistance awards. Public water access site development projects that advance the development of designated Gateways water trails, the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, and/or the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail are the funding priority for fiscal year 2014.
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The NPS Chesapeake Bay Office and partner Chesapeake Conservancy hosted over fifty representatives from federal, state, local agencies and national and regional conservation groups recently at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office announces the appointment of 23 members to the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Advisory Council.Members of the Council, appointed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, will consult with the Secretary and the National Park Service on matters related to the trail, including trail development, public access, recreation opportunities, and educational programs along the trail route.
Official NPS sourceAdvisory Councils for the John Smith Trail and the Star-Spangled Banner Trail will meet together on October 7, 2013 in Washington, DC.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office announces the appointment of 25 members to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Advisory Council. Members of the Council, appointed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, will consult with the Secretary and the National Park Service on matters related to the trail, including trail management, public access, recreation opportunities, and natural and cultural resource conservation along the trail route.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office announced the appointment of 26 members to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Advisory Council. Members of the Council, appointed by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, will consult with the Secretary and the National Park Service on matters related to trail management, public access, recreation opportunities, and natural and cultural resource conservation along the trail route.
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The National Park Service Northeast Regional Office has selected Charles E. "Chuck" Hunt as the new superintendent of the NPS Chesapeake Bay office.
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On Friday, June 21, 2013, nearly 300 people gathered to celebrate the protection of Werowocomoco, the principal residence of the secular and spiritual Indian leader Powhatan when Jamestown was settled in 1607.
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The book In Full Glory Reflected: Discovering the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake was recognized yesterday with an award by the Maryland Historical Trust. The book serves as the history and travel guide to the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail.
Official NPS sourceNPS and the Chesapeake Conservancy released a report summarizing the 2-day Large Landscape Conservation Workshop attended by 56 Chesapeake region conservation practitioners in August, 2012.
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NPS and the Chesapeake Conservancy released a report summarizing the 2-day Large Landscape Conservation Workshop attended by 56 Chesapeake region conservation practitioners in August, 2012.
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NPS Chesapeake Bay Office announced financial assistance for 21 partners and 24 projects totaling over $1.3 million. These projects focus on education, youth employment, and public access and trail development.
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The NPS Chesapeake Bay Office invested $1.36M with 21 partners for 24 projects in youth engagement, education, public access, and trail development on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail.
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On July 30, 2012, the National Park Service officially launched the Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail in a ceremony recognizing the hard work of partners from all nine regions of the trail.
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Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar designated four water trails as new historic components of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. The designation recognizes the significance of four connecting rivers -- the Susquehanna, Chester, Upper James, and Upper Nanticoke -- to the history, cultural heritage, and natural resources of the trail. Designation enables NPS to work closely with state and local agencies and other partners to provide technical and financial assistance, resource management, facility enhancement, interpretive trail route marking and promotion along the connecting trails. Government and tribal leaders, conservation partners, and interested citizens joined Secretary Salazar and NPS Director Jon Jarvis in a signing ceremony on May 16, 2012 at Sandy Point State Park.
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Four historic connecting components to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail were designated by DOI Secretary Salazar. Trail partners gathered at Sandy Point State Park in Maryland for the signing ceremony.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service and the Commonwealth of Virginia are launching projects in 2012 to orient visitors to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and to provide interpretive and recreational opportunities.
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Eleven geocaches are added to the Captain John Smith GeoTrail and celebrated in a launch event in Onancock Virginia, a Gateways Network and John Smith Trail partner site.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office announced the appointment of 25 members to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Advisory Council.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service Chesapeake Bay released its draft Comprehensive Management Plan/Environmental Assessment for Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail today. Public review of the plan is encouraged and comments may be made for thirty days.
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