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.
Mount Rainier National Park, in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration, will begin construction activities for the Fryingpan Creek Bridge Replacement Project on Sept. 28. The multiyear project will replace the existing bridge, improve visitor access and address long-term infrastructure needs in the area.
Official NPS sourceFire ban lifting on October 2.
Official NPS sourceSearch and rescue teams recovered the body of Neil Gehring from the northwest slope of Mt. Appleton on Sunday evening. Searchers located Gehring after receiving and analyzing additional cell phone location data. Gehring was transferred to the Clallam County Coroner’s Office at approximately 8 p.m. on September 13. No additional information is available at this time. Olympic National Park is grateful for all the dedicated search and rescue teams that volunteered to assist with this effort.
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The search for Neil Gehring in Olympic National Park will continue as tactics shift. The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone who was in the area or has information that may assist the search is asked to email OLYM_Tips@cloud.doi.gov or call the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch Tip Line at 888-653-0009.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service is searching for Neil Gehring, 26, who left the Madison Falls Trailhead in Olympic National Park on August 31. According to his backcountry permit, Neil intended to make a cross-country traverse from Boulder Lake to Appleton Pass, returning to the Madison Falls Trailhead on September 1. He was reported overdue at 6:30 a.m. on September 2. Search efforts began immediately after notification. Anyone who was in the area or has information that may assist the search is asked to call the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch Tip Line at 888-653-0009.
Official NPS sourceFirefighters extinguished two small lightning fires in Olympic National Park on Tuesday. The Maiden 2 fire had burned 0.7 acres near a ridgeline approximately 1 mile north of Maiden Peak. A single tree fire near Deer Park Campground was also extinguished. Both fires were ignited during last weekend’s lightning storm.
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The National Park Service has selected Devon Bradley as superintendent of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. He will assume the role October 4, 2026.
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Fire activity has been minimal over the past few days on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 7,296 acres in the United States, 43% contained) due to cooler temperatures, cloud cover, and a heavy smoke inversion.
Official NPS sourceMount Rainier National Park, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration’s Western Federal Lands Highway Division, is inviting the public to learn about plans to replace the historic Grove of the Patriarchs suspension bridge and restore trail access to the ancient old-growth forest loop.
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Fire activity and growth was minimal over the weekend on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 14,604 acres total; 6,680 acres in the United States, 31% contained) due to cooler temperatures, cloud cover, and a heavy smoke inversion. Aviation support has been limited due to poor air visibility and weather.
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Fire activity was minimal yesterday on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 14,336 acres total; 6,556 acres in the United States) due to an inversion with cloud cover with slight rain and hail. Aviation was limited due to poor air visibility and weather.
Official NPS sourceA rabid bat was found at Olympic National Park near Staircase Bridge on August 9th. Anyone who may have had contact with a bat in the area (even if not bitten) should contact a healthcare provider and their local health department promptly to determine whether treatment is needed.
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Fire activity is moderate on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 13,604 acres total; 6,052 acres in the United States) with recent growth mainly on the southeast flank of the fire due to hot and dry weather this week. A smoke inversion persists in the Hozomeen area with better visibility on the south end of the fire.
Official NPS sourceFire crews extinguished the Sourdough Mountain Fire on August 10. The fire had burned less than one acre on the southern slope of Sourdough Mountain, approximately 0.5 miles below the Aurora Ridge Trail. Over the weekend, air resources responded to increased activity on the Mount Tom Creek Fire. Water buckets were dropped on the fire on Monday.
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Fire progression continues slowly to the south around Little Jackass Mountain on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 10,582 acres).
Official NPS sourceEmergency personnel from the U.S. Forest Service & U.S. Wildland Fire Service, are responding to an active wildfire in Mount Rainier National Park designated as the Grand Park 2 Fire.
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Yesterday there was minimal fire activity on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 6,983 acres) due to heavy smoke and atmospheric stability that moderated fire behavior.
Official NPS sourceThe Sourdough Fire is burning 0.75 acres on a steep, forested slope on the north side of Olympic National Park. A Type 1 K-Max helicopter and eight rappelers are currently working to contain the fire. The Aurora Ridge Trail, North Fork Sol Duc Trail, and Eagle Lakes and Aurora Springs backcountry campsites are closed. There are no evacuation orders in place.
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The Border 2 Fire and Luna Fire experienced increased fire activity on August 3 due to hot and dry weather conditions.
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The National Park Service has selected Jason J. Taylor as superintendent of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
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RICHLAND, Wash. – Manhattan Project National Historical Park will host two “Days of Peace and Remembrance” events in Richland on August 8 and 9 to commemorate and reflect on the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945.
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Despite cooler temperatures, fire behavior increased on the Border 2 Fire and the Luna Fire due to elevated fire weather.
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The Olympic, Crow Peak, and Apache Kid Wildland Fire Modules continue structure protection operations in the Hozomeen area on the Border 2 Fire (estimated 3,500 acres).
Official NPS sourceYesterday, fire activity increased on the Border 2 Fire (approx. 2,500 acres). A westerly flow is pushing the fire to the east and northeast. The edge of the fire is within .25 miles of the northern structures nearest to the US/Canada border in Hozomeen. Firefighters used aerial delivered water support by Air Attack and four Scoopers to slow fire progression to the west. Warm and dry weather conditions are expected through Friday.
Official NPS sourceSuperintendent Greg Dudgeon announced today the park will accept Commercial Use Authorization applications through the National Park Service’s online portal starting September 1, 2026 for Bicycle Tours, Camping – Backcountry (formerly Summer Backpacking), Camping – Frontcountry (formerly Drive-in Camping), Guided Motorized Tour – 15 passengers or less, Hiking – Backcountry (formerly Summer Day Hiking), Road-based Commercial Tour, and Transport (non-tour) activities.
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Despite forecasted cooler temperatures and chances of rain, the Border 2 Fire and Luna Fire continue to burn within North Cascades National Park Service Complex.
Official NPS sourceFirefighting resources continue fire suppression actions on the lightning-caused Luna and Border 2 Fires within North Cascades National Park Service Complex.
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Fire activity has increased on Border 1 and Border 2 Fires due to elevated fire weather conditions over the last few days.
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Two additional fires have been discovered within North Cascades National Park Service Complex following recent lightning storms across the area this week. The Border 1 Fire (approx. 1 acre) and Border 2 Fire (approx. 0.25 acre) are in close proximity to one another, south of the U.S./Canada border and east of Ross Lake, in steep, rocky, and remote terrain.
Official NPS sourceNez Perce National Historical Park is pleased to announce the selection of Jason Lyon as the park's new superintendent.
Official NPS sourceThe Warm Springs Wildland Fire Module continues suppression efforts on the Luna Fire (7 acres) within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. Firefighters are being supported by two Type-3 helicopters and a Type-1 helicopter using aerial delivered water.
Official NPS sourceAn additional fire has been discovered within North Cascades National Park Service Complex following the June 24 lightning storm across the area. The Luna Fire (approx. 1 acre) is located in a rock scree southwest of Luna Camp along Big Beaver Trail in steep, rough, and remote terrain.
Official NPS sourceOlympic National Park and Olympic National Forest will reopen the Staircase developed area and its access road, FS-24, on July 8. The area has been closed since the human-caused Bear Gulch Fire ignited in Olympic National Forest on July 6, 2025.
Official NPS sourceFire behavior remains minimal on the four fires within North Cascades National Park Service Complex with slight moisture and cooler temperatures across the area.
Official NPS sourceOn Wednesday, June 24, numerous lightning strikes occurred over several areas across North Cascades National Park Service Complex and surrounding areas. On Thursday four fires were observed within the park complex through air reconnaissance: Borderline, Rigby, View, and Little Beaver Fires.
Official NPS sourceEffective Monday, June 29, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
Official NPS sourceThe lightning-caused Mt. Tom Creek Fire is burning on a remote mountain slope on the west side of Olympic National Park. Fire management officials have ordered aviation and ground resources to respond to the fire, including Type 1 and Type 2 helicopters, enhanced reconnaissance aircraft, wildland fire engines, and hand crews. The fire was reported by backpackers on June 24 after a lightning storm moved through the area on June 23.
Official NPS sourceBeginning Friday, June 26, 2026, until lifted, Mount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban. All campfires and the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills will be prohibited. This ban is in place to reduce the risk of human-caused wildland fire.
Official NPS sourceOlympic Interagency Fire Managers have declared the start of fire season due to hot and dry weather conditions. In the last three weeks, firefighter crews have extinguished several small fires that spread from abandoned campfires.
Official NPS sourceDue to extreme fire conditions, all fires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area are prohibited effective 12:01 a.m., June 20, until further notice.
Official NPS sourceHuman remains discovered in Olympic National Park in 2000 have been identified as Joseph Louis Serrao Jr. Following a decades-long collaborative investigative effort that included the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office and advanced genetic testing and analysis conducted by Othram, a laboratory specializing in forensic genealogy.
Official NPS sourceInformation on 2026 Fish Fest at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
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Four southern Idaho national parks welcomed a combined total of more than 430,000 recreation visits in 2025, including a record number of recreation visits to the Minidoka National Historic Site.
Official NPS sourceState Route 410/Chinook Pass and SR 123/Cayuse Pass through Mount Rainier National Park will reopen for the season by 8 a.m. Friday, May 22, in time for Memorial Day weekend.
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Richland, W.A. – Manhattan Project National Historical Park is offering a lineup of free ranger programs this summer, inviting visitors to explore the history, science, and people behind the Manhattan Project.
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The North Cascades National Park Service Complex today announced summer 2026 operations at Stehekin Landing will be limited following historic flooding in December that left the area’s wastewater treatment plant inoperable.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee will offer monthly fishing education programs, Let’s Go Fishing, in June, July, August and September.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service and the Washington State Department of Transportation are seeking public input on a proposed project to reduce flooding and erosion risks to a section of State Route 410 adjacent to the White River in Mount Rainier National Park.
Official NPS sourceOlympic National Park is seeking proposals to provide visitor concession services at Kalaloch Lodge. The new concessioner will provide lodging, food and beverage, retail, campground (group site), firewood, and other related services over a 10-year term. Proposals must be submitted electronically by Aug. 3, 2026.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service today announced it has awarded the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction contract to reconstruct Company Creek Road. USACE’s Rapid Response Team began work this week to rebuild an elevated interim road across federal lands. The interim road will provide similar access to the upper Company Creek area as the hasty corduroy road that has been used since floods in December 2025. Work is expected to last a few weeks.
Official NPS sourceThe Hawk Creek Campground and boat launch area will close to all public access starting April 16 through Oct. 6.
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Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Manhattan Project National Historical Park on April 30, 2026 with special events throughout Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Official NPS sourceInformation on the temporary closure of the Fort Spokane Museum and Visitor Center.
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San Juan Island National Historical Park will begin controlled pile burning and hazardous fuels removal the week of April 6 in two areas of the park to reduce wildfire risk. Operations will be led by Olympic Interagency Fire Management personnel.
Official NPS sourceInformation on potential prescribed fire locations at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
Official NPS sourceTo align with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife fishing season and protect wild steelhead spawning grounds, Olympic National Park is closing the upper sections of the Hoh River to recreational fishing on March 16, 2026. The recreational fishing season will reopen on June 1, 2026.
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The National Park Service today announced the availability of funding to partially rebuild Company Creek Road in North Cascades National Park Service Complex following significant flood damage in December2025. The NPS is evaluating options to execute this project before spring runoff.
Official NPS sourceMount Rainier National Park will not implement a timed entry reservation for any portion of the park in 2026. The park will use parking management strategies to maximize available capacity and remains committed to ensuring visitor access while protecting park resources and maintaining safe, enjoyable experiences.
Official NPS sourceSearch and rescue operations at Mount Rainier National Park concluded with the recovery of two climbers from the Wilson Glacier area at approximately 9,600 feet in elevation.
Official NPS source2026 Announcement for Youth Conservation Corps applications.
Official NPS sourceAn additional storm system came through the area this week with heavy wind, rains, and freezing temperatures. In Stehekin, crews continue work to stabilize critical infrastructure and road access in preparation for winter conditions.
Official NPS sourceThe search for 26-year-old “Angel” Alleacya Boulia of St. Louis, Missouri has shifted to the clue-responsive, limited continuous phase. This means search teams will return to the field in response to new clues or developments. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Official NPS sourceOlympic National Park is in the first stage of planning for a new facility on Hurricane Ridge, and park officials want the public to help shape the design. A public listening session will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the Field Arts and Events Hall in Port Angeles. Park officials ask that park visitors bring their ideas, questions, and copies of old photos to contribute to a memory board honoring the original lodge.
Official NPS sourceDue to the low forecasted return of wild steelhead trout, the Queets River will temporarily close to sport fishing on Dec. 16. Anglers can continue to catch hatchery steelhead in the Salmon River through Feb. 28. The Queets River is expected to reopen to recreational angling on June 1.
Official NPS sourceSevere flooding and landslides from recent heavy rains caused unsafe conditions and limited basic services in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and the Stehekin Valley. A Type 3 Incident Command Team is in place to coordinate emergency response. The team, alongside Chelan County Emergency Management, is working to ensure people are safe and have access to supplies and immediate essentials. Visitors should not travel to the Stehekin area; there are no services available.
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Olympic National Park is asking for help locating "Angel” Alleacya Boulia, 26, of St. Louis, Missouri. Anyone who has information about Boulia’s whereabouts should contact the NPS Investigative Services Branch Tip Line at 888-653-0009, www.nps.gov/ISB, or nps_isb@nps.gov.
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A new National Park Service report shows Manhattan Project National Historical Park had a total of 74,693 recreation visits across its 3 park units in 2024. These visits led to a total of approximately $5.4 million in visitor spending in local communities parkwide.
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Celebrate Manhattan Project National Historical Park's 10th anniversary on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with special events throughout Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
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The National Park Service, in collaboration with the National Park Foundation and Friends of Minidoka, held a special event on Sept. 26 to celebrate upcoming restoration and construction projects at three national parks in southern Idaho
Official NPS sourceEffective Monday, Sept. 29, the burn ban is lifted on all lands within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. This includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds in Stehekin, along State Route 20, and the Ross Lake area.
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The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats has been detected in Clatsop County.
Official NPS sourceAll water sources at Paradise are shut down at Paradise and Narada Falls including restrooms, water fountains, sinks, etc., after a heavy rain event affected the water system, resulting in a total loss of water.
Official NPS sourceMinimal fire behavior continues on the Perry Fire. A cold front with rain and cooler temperatures is expected across the area today. A warm and drying trend will return on Monday and Tuesday, then cool and wet weather is expected mid-week. Fire behavior is expected to decrease with cooler temperatures and wet weather. This will be the last update unless fire conditions change.
Official NPS sourceModerate fire behavior continued over the past couple of days on the Perry, Arctic, and Neve Fires due to cooler temperatures and partly cloudy skies. Fire behavior has the potential to increase slightly as fuels dry out with sunny conditions for the next couple of days. Rain and cooler temperatures are expected to return to the area on Sunday. As conditions and visibility safely allow, a Type-3 helicopter and a Type-1 KMAX helicopter will provide aerial delivered water operations and firefighter support to aid in a full suppression strategy.
Official NPS sourceTwo additional fires have been discovered in North Cascades National Park Service Complex following lightning storms across the area earlier this week. Both fires were confirmed early in the evening on Wednesday, September 10. Weather conditions, including light showers and high humidity recoveries at night, have moderated fire behavior. Fire crews are still assessing potential fire activity associated with smoke reports within the park complex.
Official NPS sourceModerate fire behavior continued over the past couple of days due to cooler temperatures and light rains, slowing the fire’s progression. The Perry Fire remains at 1,557 acres with moderate backing, flanking, and smoldering.
Official NPS sourceOn September 6, Olympic Interagency Fire crews discovered a lightning-caused fire start approximately 0.5 miles southeast of the Sunnybrook Wilderness Campsite in Olympic National Park. The Sunnybrook Meadow Fire currently covers 1/10 of an acre in the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness. There are no closures or threats to public safety or infrastructure at this time.
Official NPS sourceFire behavior moderated over the weekend due to cooler temperatures with light rains across the area, slowing the spread of fire. The Perry Fire is estimated at 1,557 acres with moderate backing and flanking.
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There was a smoke inversion across the fire area over the past couple of days moderating fire behavior and hampering aerial support due visibility. The Perry Fire is estimated at 1,477 acres with moderate backing and flanking fire behavior.
Official NPS sourceBeginning on September 9, Geo Stabilization will repair an eroding riverbank on Mora Road, the primary route to Rialto Beach in Olympic National Park. Construction crews will stabilize and reinforce the northern bank of the Quillayute River, which has been eroding over the past several years. Traffic will be reduced to one lane through the 0.25-mile work zone beginning near mile post 1.75. Visitors should expect up to 20-minute delays.
Official NPS sourceThe Perry Fire remains active with hot and dry weather conditions including a Heat Advisory and Red Flag conditions with backing, uphill runs, and short crown runs, mainly in the northern aspect of the fire. The Perry Fire is estimated at 1,309 acres.
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Laboratory tests conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey detected the presence of the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) in three bats at San Juan Island National Historical Park. These bats are part of a Yuma Myotis (Myotis yumanensis) colony housed in a bat box located in English Camp. This is the first documented case of this fungus in San Juan County, Washington.
Official NPS sourceAlthough fire behavior moderated under morning air inversions, the Perry Fire remained active over the weekend and is estimated at 600 acres.
Official NPS sourceFire activity increased on the Perry Fire due to warm temperatures, windy conditions, and low humidity throughout the area. The Perry Fire is estimated at 250 acres. Steep, difficult, and cliffy terrain pose significant threat to firefighter safety which limits direct line on the Perry Fire. Fire managers continue a full suppression strategy with aerial delivered water from a Type-3 helicopter.
Official NPS sourceLightning struck several areas across North Cascades National Park Service Complex over the last several days with smoke and a handful of fires observed immediately following the lightning storms.
Official NPS sourceA portion of State Route (SR) 123 located within Mount Rainier National Park will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles from 6:00 am Tuesday, September 2 through 6:30 pm Tuesday, September 30.
Official NPS sourceDue to concerns about the condition of a temporary access road, the Hoh Rain Forest area of Olympic National Park is temporarily closed. The Jefferson County culvert project at milepost 1.24 on the Upper Hoh Road is experiencing some backup flooding. The area will reopen as soon as Jefferson County partners assess the construction site and confirm the temporary bypass road is safe for travel.
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Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, the Oak Ridge, TN unit of Manhattan Project National Historical Park is offering a special guided tour of Jackson Square on Thursday August 14, 2025 from 12:30-1:00 PM EST.
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- Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host "Days of Peace and Remembrance" across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945. This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets the conflicting viewpoints, both historical and modern, that surround the development and use of the world’s first atomic weapons. These events provide an opportunity for somber, quiet reflection.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host "Days of Peace and Remembrance" across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945. This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets the conflicting viewpoints, both historical and modern, that surround the development and use of the world’s first atomic weapons. These events provide an opportunity for somber, quiet reflection.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park will observe the 80th anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombings of Japan in the waning days of World War II with two events. The first is a Messages of Peace program on Friday, August 8, at the REACH Museum starting at 12:00 pm, followed by a Lights for Peace program on Saturday, August 9 starting at 8:00 pm at the Fingernail Stage in Howard Amon Park.
Official NPS sourceAll campfires will be prohibited in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest starting at 12 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025. This applies to anything that produces ash, including charcoal grills. Gas or propane stoves, lanterns, or heating devices are permitted in campgrounds and wilderness areas if there is no flammable material within three feet of the device. These stoves must be equipped with an on-off switch or valve capable of immediately extinguishing the flame. Extreme caution is urged with any open flame.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is inviting the public to ring the International Friendship Bell at A.K. Bissell Park 80 times at dawn (6:47 am EDT) Wednesday, August 6th to commemorate the number of years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. An hour before dawn park rangers will light luminarias that have been decorated with messages of peace by community members. The luminarias will remain lit throughout the commemoration event. An Oak Ridge Civic Music Association quartet will be on site throughout the event to provide accompanying music.
Official NPS sourceSuperintendent Greg Dudgeon announced today the park will accept Commercial Use Authorization applications through the National Park Service’s new online portal starting September 1, 2025 and Special Use Permits in lieu of Commercial Use Authorizations applications starting October 1, 2025 for Photography Instruction and Guided Mountaineering (formally Single Trip Guided Climb) activities.
Official NPS sourceGuest Services, Inc has been selected to provide lodging, food & beverage, retail, campground, fuel, and other visitor services in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, a unit of North Cascades National Park Service Complex.
Official NPS sourceOn July 20, a four-year-old child was injured by a mountain lion near the Victoria Overlook area on Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park. Witnesses to the event should call 888-653-0009 or email nps_isb@nps.gov. Park staff located and dispatched the animal on July 21. There are no current threats to the public.
Official NPS sourceOne person is dead, and two others are injured after a small plane crashed in a remote area of Olympic National Park, according to National Park Service officials. Around 6:50 p.m. on July 15, park rangers were notified of the crash in the Quinault area of Olympic National Park. The crash site is on a forested, steep slope north of the Irely Lake Trailhead.
Official NPS sourceDue to dry conditions, high fire danger, and the number of interagency resources already dedicated to active incidents, campfires in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest will be restricted to established fire rings starting at 12 a.m. on July 11th, 2025.
Official NPS sourceOn July 8, Olympic Interagency Fire crews continued their efforts to contain the human-caused Bear Gulch Fire with heavy helicopters and ground crews. As of 6:00 p.m. PST, 328 acres have burned north of Lake Cushman in Olympic National Forest. The helicopter water drops limited the fire’s eastern spread to five acres. There are currently no evacuation orders for nearby communities.
Official NPS sourceOn July 6, a human-caused fire was reported in Olympic National Forest near the Mt. Rose Trailhead along the Lake Cushman Corridor (FS-24). The fire – named the Bear Gulch Fire – is burning on a steep, rocky slope north of Lake Cushman and southeast of the Staircase area of Olympic National Park. The fire is approximately 200 acres. There is no current threat to structures or nearby communities.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park, in partnership with Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), will be hosting a new free public program titled “Beyond the Bomb: Stories of the Atomic Age” on Thursday July 24 at 2 pm ET. Utilizing the rich history and museum collection of the ORAU Museum of Radiation and Radioactivity, this program will dive into atomic culture and innovations in medicine sparked by the Manhattan Project and expanded during the atomic age.
Official NPS sourceEffective Thursday, July 3, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex, which includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
Official NPS sourceAll open flames will be prohibited beginning 12:01 am, July 3, 2025.
Official NPS sourceLast week, Olympic National Park teams versed in technical and swiftwater rescue worked to recover an 18-year-old man's body that was located below Sol Duc Falls on June 9. Recovery efforts included lowering multiple responders into the narrow canyon. Attempts to recover the submerged body were unsuccessful. Rangers faced high river flows in the 7-8' wide canyon due to recent warm temperatures and rapid snowmelt. The park’s priority is to safely complete this recovery as soon as conditions allow. Rangers will continue to monitor the target area, natural hazards, and changing conditions. Recovery operations will resume when it is safe to do so.
Official NPS sourceNorth Cascades National Park Service Complex will open a 60-day public comment period June 12 to gather input that will inform a new frontcountry planning process for Ross Lake National Recreation Area and adjacent areas along State Route 20. Submit your thoughts online or by mail by August 11, 2025.
Official NPS sourcePartial fire closure at Lake Roosevelt beginning at 12:01 a.m., June 13th.
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The Sol Duc Falls area is closed while the Olympic National Park Search and Rescue (SAR) Team prepares to recover the body of an 18-year-old man who fell over the 50’ waterfall on June 8. A park ranger located a completely submerged body pinned between the first and second falls late on June 9. It is likely that this is the visitor who fell over the falls the day before.
Official NPS sourceMount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban beginning Tuesday, June 10. All campfires and the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills will be prohibited. This ban is in place to reduce the risk of human-caused wildland fire.
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The new Atomic Explorations programs are free one-hour history and science talks offered Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays at 2:30 pm in the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center. Programs start on Monday, June 2 and will be offered through Saturday, September 6.
Official NPS sourceExplor Olympic, LLC has been selected to provide lodging, food and beverage, and other visitor services at Lake Crescent Lodge, Log Cabin Resort, Fairholme Store, and Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park. This new concession contract will be effective on February 1, 2026, and conclude on January 31, 2038.
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On May 17, 2025, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site will launch a new self-guided tour to connect dog owners to local history in Vancouver, Washington.
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Rangers with Manhattan Project National Historical Park and Whitman Mission National Historic Site will lead a history hike up Candy Mountain on Saturday, May 17 from 9:00–11:30 am.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park is partnering with Bike Tri-Cities and the REACH Museum to host Ride with a Ranger program on Saturday, May 3 at 9:30 am.
Official NPS sourceAnnouncement for proposed spring prescribed burns at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) is starting a 30-day civic engagement period to share information and gather public input on a proposed project to rehabilitate a wastewater collection system and treatment plant located in the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park.
Official NPS sourceWilderness permits for the summer season – May 15 through October 15 – will be available at 7:00am on April 15, 2025. All permits can be reserved online at Recreation.gov or by contacting the Wilderness Infromation Center at OLYM_WIC@nps.gov or 360-565-2992. Due to expected high call volumes, emails are the best way to contact the center.
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Park rangers at Mount Rainier National Park are encouraging visitors to review current weather forecasts and guidance for having a safe and enjoyable visit to the park. Several incidents in March demonstrate the potential hazards of high-elevation activities and the complexity of search and rescue operations in the park. Rescue is not guaranteed.
Official NPS sourceOn April 19, 2025, volunteers and Olympic National Park employees will remove marine debris from the park’s wild coastline as part of the Washington Coastal Cleanup effort. This year's cleanup will focus on beaches near Mora and Kalaloch. Interested volunteers can register online at Volunteer.gov by Saturday, April 6, at 11 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are seeking public input on a proposed project that would reduce the risk of flooding and erosion to a segment of State Route 410 (SR 410) adjacent to the White River in Mount Rainier National Park.
Official NPS sourceSolicitation for Proposals for a New Concession Contract to Operate Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail, Campground, and Related Visitor Services within Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Official NPS sourceMount Rainier National Park has changed its wilderness permit fee structure from a flat $20 per trip to $10 per person per night. A $6 fee for trips reserved through Recreation.gov remains unchanged.
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The Hoh Rain Forest area of Olympic National Park is closed until the Upper Hoh Road is safe for travel. The Upper Hoh Road is maintained by Jefferson County and connects HWY 101 to the Olympic National Park boundary.
Official NPS sourceDue to the low forecasted return of wild steelhead, the Queets River will temporarily close to sport fishing on December 16, 2024. Anglers can continue to catch hatchery steelhead in the Salmon River through February 28, 2025. The Queets River is expected to reopen to recreational angling on June 1, 2025.
Official NPS sourceHurricane Ridge winter operations will begin on November 29, 2024 in Olympic National Park. Weather permitting, the road will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through March 30, 2025 (closed December 25, Christmas Day). The area will also be open December 20-January 5, January 17-20, and February 14-17, 2025. The Hoh Rain Forest Visitor Center will close for winter on December 1, 2024. Starting on March 1, 2025, the visitor center will be open 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The area's campground, trails and road will remain open throughout the winter.
Official NPS sourceMount Rainier National Park is seeking properties to lease for use by park employees for the spring, summer, and fall seasons (March to November) 2025.
Official NPS sourceTwo major Mount Rainier National Park construction projects starting in 2025 will replace decades-old crumbling infrastructure in the park’s popular Ohanapecosh Campground and improve travel through the park on State Route 123.
Official NPS sourceOn November 15, 2024, Olympic National Park published a Memorandum of Agreement describing mitigations for the adverse impacts of a water infrastructure project on Hurricane Ridge. To view the document, visit the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment website: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/ HRWRMOA
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San Juan Island NHP Engaging with Coast Salish Tribes and Public on National Register Nomination.
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175 years after the establishment of Vancouver Barracks, the National Park Service (NPS) is ensuring a new chapter of public service for the first U.S. Army post in the Pacific Northwest. The NPS has completed one of the most significant projects in this effort, rehabilitation of Building 993, one of the historic double infantry barracks lining the Parade Ground.
Official NPS sourceChanges to camping and boating fees beginning in January 2025.
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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.
Official NPS sourceStarting on Thursday, October 31, the Olympic Interagency Fire Management Team will begin burning isolated debris piles in the Sol Duc, Mora, Hoh, Elwha, and Quinault maintenance areas of Olympic National Park. Operations will only occur during safe weather windows and will conclude by January 2025. Smoke will be visible at times from nearby trails and roadways while the burns are in progress. Fire crews will remain on scene and manage the burns until the fires are out.
Official NPS sourceMount Rainier National Park announced updates today to the winter 2024-25 recreation access schedule. Beginning Tuesday, November 12, the park will open vehicle access to the Paradise area four days per week, Fridays through Mondays.
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Are you a local to Pacific or Clatsop County? Come enjoy a day outside!
Official NPS sourceInformation on proposed prescribed burns for fall 2024.
Official NPS sourceOlympic National Park crews will remove a temporary bridge on the North Shore Quinault Road on October 23, 2024. This will split the Quinault Loop Drive into two out-and-back roads. Travelers can still use the South Shore Road to access the Graves Creek area. The temporary bridge is at risk of being damaged by rough winter weather.
Official NPS sourceFire ban at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area will be lifted on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Official NPS sourceThe White River Road to the White River Campground area will close for the winter at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024. Deployment of Mount Rainier National Park staff to the Hurricane Helene recovery effort necessitates the change to the new closure date from the prior estimated closure date of October 20, 2024. The Mowich Lake Road will close at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Official NPS sourceInformation about the newly signed "Finding of No Significant Impacts" on the Seven Bays Marina renovation project.
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Join us on Friday, October 25th, for a special nighttime event! Bring a flashlight and wear your costume as you learn about creatures of the night.
Official NPS sourceStarting on October 7, 2024, Olympic National Park will remove hazardous trees along the Lake Crescent section of US 101. Drivers should expect up to half-hour delays for alternating single-lane traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days of the week. The project is expected to finish by October 19, 2024.
Official NPS sourceOlympic National Park staff have confirmed that a bat found in the park has tested positive for rabies. The dead bat was found in the breezeway of the Quinault Visitor Center on August 30, one day after a bat was reported to be vocalizing and having difficulty flying in the area. No known human contact has been reported with the bat.
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Richland, W.A. – Manhattan Project National Historical Park will host two programs this fall that share Hanford and the Tri-Cities’ role in the Manhattan Project. Ride with a Ranger, offered in partnership with Bike Tri-Cities and the REACH Museum, is scheduled for Saturday, September 28 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Rangers will also lead a history hike up Candy Mountain on Saturday, October 5 from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
Official NPS sourceWhitman Mission National Historic Site Visitor Center will be closed October 9 – 11 for Strategic Planning meetings.
Official NPS sourceMount Rainier National Park has lifted the parkwide fire ban after consultation with federal fire management officials. Campfires are permitted at the park’s three campgrounds, including the Ohanapecosh Campground, the Cougar Rock Campground, and the White River Campground.
Official NPS sourceDue to sustained improvements in weather conditions, Olympic National Park has lifted temporary fire restrictions. Campfires and wood-burning camp stoves are now allowed below the 3,500-foot elevation. Campers are still required by law to stay with their campfire from start to finish.
Official NPS sourceUpdate 9/20- The boil water advisory has been lifted. On 9/19, Olympic National Park issued a boil water advisory for the Kalaloch Lodge, campground, and all park facilities in the Kalaloch area.
Official NPS sourceLake Roosevelt National Recreation Area invites you to join volunteers nationwide for nation’s largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands known as National Public Lands Day. On September 28, from 10 am – 12 pm, we’re hosting litter pick-up events in three park locations: Hunters, Kettle Falls, and Spring Canyon.
Official NPS sourceOlympic National Park is soliciting proposals to provide visitor concession services at Lake Crescent Lodge, Log Cabin Resort, Fairholme Store, and Hurricane Ridge. The new concessioner will provide lodging, food and beverage, retail, and other appropriate services over a 12-year term. The existing contract concludes on January 31, 2026.
Official NPS sourceWhitman Mission National Historic Site will switch to its winter hours on September 24, 2024. Under this schedule, the Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Official NPS sourceEffective Friday, September 13, the burn ban is lifted on all lands within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. This includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds in Stehekin, along State Route 20, and the Ross Lake area.
Official NPS sourceOn September 21, 2024, volunteers and Olympic National Park employees will remove marine debris from the park’s wild coastline as part of the International Coastal Cleanup effort. This year’s event will concentrate on the Ozette Loop. Interested volunteers can register online at volunteer.gov/ozette by Friday, September 13 at 11 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time.
Official NPS sourceVolunteers at Whitman Mission National Historic Site will join thousands of people across the nation for the largest single-day public lands volunteer effort, National Public Lands Day. The event is September 28 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The event includes an invasive species clean-up.
Official NPS sourceA new National Park Service report shows that 2,947,503 visitors to Olympic National Park in 2023 spent $279.2 million in neighboring communities. That spending supported 2,990 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $393.2 million.
Official NPS sourceWhitman Mission National Historic site is pleased to host a special traveling exhibit “Letitia Carson: An Enduring Spirit of Hope and Freedom” from September 10 until December 7, 2024.
Official NPS sourceAnnouncing a public comment period for proposed fee increases at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.
Official NPS sourceEffective yesterday at 6 pm, a Level 1 Evacuation notice for Stehekin has been issued by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management in coordination with Northwest Incident Management Team 3. A Level 1 Evacuation alerts residents and visitors there is a wildfire in the area. The evacuation level is being downgraded from a Level 2 Evacuation notice issued on July 25.
Official NPS sourceInteragency fire crews identified a 2.5 acre wildfire caused by last weekend’s lightning storm on Maiden Peak in Olympic National Park. There have been no changes to the fires reported on Olympic National Forest. The Forest will issue a separate update on fires within their jurisdiction tomorrow morning, August 21, 2024. No structures or trails are threatened and there are no new evacuations or closures.
Official NPS sourceInteragency fire crews continued suppressing fire starts and investigating smoke reports across Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest today. Although this weekend’s rain and lightning storm produced several smoke reports and fire starts visible from peninsula communities, no structures are threatened and there are no new evacuations or closures.
Official NPS sourceMount Rainier National Park is asking the public for feedback on the timed entry reservation pilot program for visits to the Paradise and Sunrise Corridors that was unveiled this summer and will last through Labor Day 2024.
Official NPS sourceOn August 17, 2024, lightning struck several areas in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. Smoke and a handful of fires were observed immediately following the lightning storm. Interagency fire crews are currently assessing fire activity after rain fell across the Olympic Peninsula. Call 911 to report smoke or new wildfires.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park will hold a ranger program, Secrecy, Security and Spies, at the Oak Ridge Turnpike Checking Station (2900 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830) on Saturday, August 17th from 11AM to 12PM ET.
Official NPS sourceColonial Creek South Campground and boat launch are closed to manage visitor safety, firefighter access, and emergency response in conjunction with firefighting efforts on the Ruby Fire.
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Following a recent storm pattern with multiple lightning strikes across the area, an additional fire is active in Ross Lake National Recreation Area within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The Ruby Fire, estimated at 107 acres, was detected August 9 and is located on the south side of Ruby Mountain.
Official NPS sourceMount Rainier National Park reminds park visitors considering coming to the park to view the Perseid meteor shower to plan ahead, be prepared to pack out trash, and to stay on park trails and avoid trampling fragile high elevation subalpine meadows.
Official NPS sourceDue to updated information on regional fire risks, Mount Rainier National Park will implement a parkwide fire ban starting Saturday, August 10, 2024. The press release dated August 7, 2024, instituting a fire ban only at the White River Campground starting Friday, August 9 has been rescinded.
Official NPS sourceBeginning Friday, August 9, 2024, until rescinded, Mount Rainier National Park will implement a fire ban for the White River Campground. All campfires and the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans, and barbeque grills will be prohibited.
Official NPS sourceGoodell Creek Campground, raft launch, and picnic area are now open following a strong initial attack and continued work by firefighters.
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Richland, W.A. – Manhattan Project National Historical Park will observe the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in the waning days of World War II in 1945 with a one-hour Lights for Peace program on August 9 starting at 8:00 pm PDT at the Fingernail Stage in Howard Amon Park in Richland.
Official NPS sourcePark officials have closed additional areas, trails, and camps due to increased fire activity on the Pioneer Fire and on a new fire start, the Flat Creek Fire, west of Stehekin on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Closures are in effect to manage visitor safety, firefighter access, and emergency response to the fires across the area.
Official NPS sourceDue to firefighting activity, Goodell Creek Campground, raft launch, and picnic area are closed until further notice. An illegal campfire spread to a large cedar tree and continues to slowly burn.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is inviting the public to ring the International Friendship Bell at A.K. Bissell Park 79 times at dawn (6:49 am EDT) Tuesday, August 6th to commemorate the number of years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service is seeking public feedback on Olympic National Park’s Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. The plan is a preliminary tool that identifies current in-park barriers for people with disabilities, offers recommendations for improving accessibility, and proposes timeframes to implement changes.
Official NPS sourceBeginning at 12:00am on Friday, July 26, 2024, all campfires, including charcoal, will be prohibited in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest. This ban applies to anything that produces an ash and includes the coastal areas of Olympic National Park.
Official NPS sourceEffective today at 8 am, a Level 2 Evacuation notice for the Stehekin Community, from Hazard Creek through the Stehekin Valley, including the Stehekin landing west to High Bridge has been issued by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management in coordination with Northwest Incident Management Team 3. A Level 2 Evacuation alerts residents and visitors there is danger from a wildfire in the area.
Official NPS sourcePark officials have closed Cascade River Road, Cascade Pass Trail, and Johannesburg Cross-country Zone to manage visitor safety due to the nearby Pincer Two Fire on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Cascade River Road is closed at MP 8 (Marble Creek) and there is no access to North Cascades National Park beyond the closure.
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The Los Alamos event will take place on Thursday, August 8th at 6:30 p.m. MDT. In collaboration with Friends of MAPR-LA and Los Alamos Arts Council the park will host a viewing of the documentary film Richland followed by a silent luminaria viewing at 8:00 p.m. MDT in the historic Memorial Rose Garden on the grounds of Fuller Lodge.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park, in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host "Days of Peace and Remembrance" across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945. This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets the conflicting viewpoints, both historical and modern, that surround the development and use of the world’s first atomic weapons.
Official NPS sourceDue to rising temperatures and increasingly dry conditions, campfires will be restricted to established fire rings in designated areas in the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park. This fire restriction will be effective at midnight on July 13th, 2024.
Official NPS sourceAll fires are prohibited beginning Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Official NPS sourceEffective Friday, July 12, campfires or the ignition of wood, briquettes, or any fuel in fire pits, fire pans and barbeque grills, are banned in all portions of North Cascades National Park Service Complex – North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. This includes all National Park Service lands and campgrounds along State Route 20 as well as Hozomeen and the entire Stehekin Valley. Stoves or grills that are solely fueled by liquid petroleum fuels for the purpose of cooking are allowed in all locations while cooking.
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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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The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is pleased to host a World War II living history encampment on Saturday, July 20, from 9 am to 4 pm. This free event is offered in partnership with Living History Group Northwest, a living history community that unites local groups who honor and share the stories of America’s fighting forces during World War II.
Official NPS sourceAs we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, all are reminded that fireworks are prohibited in national parks and national forests. Forecasters predict an elevated risk for wildfires on the Olympic Peninsula in July, August, and September. Everyone is encouraged to practice campfire safety as unattended campfires are the number one source of human-caused wildfires on public lands. Currently, there are no fire restrictions in place in the Olympic National Forest or Park.
Official NPS sourceDuring the US 101 Elwha Bridge closure, visitors are encouraged to pack their patience and follow official detours to access park areas. State Routes 112 and 113 will provide access to Lake Crescent, Barnes Point, and all areas west of the Elwha River. The Black Diamond Road and Little River Road will offer access to the Madison Falls Trailhead.
Official NPS sourceSuperintendent Greg Dudgeon announced that the park will accept Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications starting September 1, 2024, and Special Use Permits in lieu of Commercial Use Authorizations (SUPilCUA) applications starting October 1, 2024.
Official NPS sourceMount Rainier has inspired people for centuries, with artists of all backgrounds seeking to capture the mountain’s awe-inspiring landscape. Ada Limón, the country’s 24th Poet Laureate, will celebrate that legacy at a special event at Paradise, in Mount Rainier National Park, on Friday, June 21 at 5 p.m.
Official NPS sourceWhitman Mission National Historic Site will host cultural resource educator Tom Bailor for a fiber arts demonstration on June 22 and August 10 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Official NPS sourceWhitman Mission National Historic Site will be partnering with the Walla Walla Public Library to offer free events for children and families throughout the summer!
Official NPS sourceSeveral projects with helicopter support will begin this season in the Stephen Mather Wilderness as snow levels recede. Time and distance of flights over and around wilderness will be minimized whenever possible. Flight dates are subject to change depending on weather and other safety factors.
Official NPS sourceBetween 1840 and 1870, Oregon’s government passed laws excluding Black people from rights afforded to white settlers. Despite this, a small number of Black Americans settled or remained in Oregon.
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park System, has debuted a new self-guided tour of Vancouver Barracks, the first US Army post established in the Pacific Northwest. The tour can be accessed through the NPS App, downloadable on the Apple Store or Google Play.
Official NPS sourceA team of park rangers recovered the body of a deceased female skier from the base of Pebble Creek’s Moraine Falls above Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park on June 8.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park will host a variety of programming during June for visitors to explore the atomic beginnings of Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Official NPS sourceAs a part of the activities honoring the 125th anniversary of the park’s establishment, Mount Rainier National Park is teaming up with composer Stephen Lias to capture some of the park’s history, scenic beauty, and recreational wonders in a forthcoming musical work for symphony orchestra. Mr. Lias will share his unique process of translating his experiences in national parks into music in a multimedia presentation at the Paradise Inn in Mount Rainier National Park at 7 pm Wednesday, June 5.
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One of Mount Rainier National Park’s most scenic roads has reopened after an extensive $43-million, two-year rehabilitation project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund. The project repaired and restored nine miles of the iconic Stevens Canyon Road, which travels through the heart of the park and offers visitors breathtaking views of the rugged alpine landscape.
Official NPS sourceMount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the popular Paradise Corridor start Friday, May 24, 2024, and run through Monday, September 2, 2024.
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Minidoka National Historic Site is open for the 2024 season.
Official NPS sourceWhitman Mission National Historic Site will begin its summer schedule on May 26, 2024. Under this schedule, the Visitor Center will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. seven days a week.
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A free educational fishing event will take place on June 1st, 2024, from 9am to 1 pm at Netul Landing.
Official NPS sourceNez Perce National Historical Park will celebrate the grand opening of its newly remodeled Spalding Visitor Center on Friday May 31, 2024, at 10:00 am. opportunity to view the new exhibits.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park will host two programs during the first week of May. Life in Richland: Hanford Workers and their Families walking tour is scheduled for May 1 from 9:00-11:00 am starting at the Uptown Theater in Richland. Rangers will also lead a history hike up Candy Mountain on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 am–11:30 am.
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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.
Official NPS sourceNez Perce National Historical Park will close the parking lot for the Heart of the Monster site on April 4-5, 2024
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park is partnering with Bike Tri-Cities and the REACH Museum to host Ride with a Ranger program on Saturday, April 13 at 9:30 am. Ride with a Ranger is a free interpretive bike ride along the river from Leslie Groves Park to the REACH Museum in Richland.
Official NPS sourceAnnouncement of both official park brochures for Ice Age Floods and Lake Roosevelt in audio described format.
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Big Hole National Battlefield invites you to become a cultural presenter! Big Hole is seeking applicants for Coyote Camp (September 16-20) and the Summer Speaker Series (weekends June 29 -August 17). Come share your stories and skills with our guests!
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), recently published virtual tours of four park facilities. Tours include T Plant and B Reactor at Hanford and X-10 Graphite Reactor and Y-12 Pilot Plant (Building 9731) at Oak Ridge.
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is pleased to announce an upcoming interpretive presentation focusing on the nature of wildland fires in our region. This presentation is an educational event that aims to shed light on the impact of past wildland fires that have shaped the community and the techniques used to understand the impact of wildland fire through an archaeological forensic lens.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park’s most recent photo exhibit, “Recess - A Photographic Exhibition of Recreation in the Secret City” will open on Tuesday, December 12, in the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge’s Imagination Gallery
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LAPWAI, ID – Looking for unique and special gifts for the holidays? Nez Perce National Historical Park is hosting its 25 th Annual Beadwork Bazaar on Saturday, December 2. Local artists will sell their crafts at the Spalding Visitor Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is free to the public.
Official NPS sourceThe Nez Perce National Historical Park is closing the Visitor Center at Spalding to allow for an extensive museum remodel. The center will close Sunday, December 3, 2023, and is projected to remain closed until late spring of 2024.
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Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), releases a new three-part park stamp to celebrate the whole park and its individual communities. The new stamp features line drawings of the B Reactor at Hanford, Main Gate Park in Los Alamos, and the X-10 Graphite Reactor at Oak Ridge.
Official NPS sourceLos Alamos Visitor Center Closed Nov 20-30, 2023, and December 23,2023, - January 4,2024.
Official NPS sourceLAPWAI, Idaho – Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center will be closed on Thursday November 2 for staff training and will reopen on Friday November 3 at 8:30 AM.
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Hometown Tourism Day offers lots of unique opportunities for locals to access local sites for a discount or free.
Official NPS sourceDo you know exactly where salmon and trout grow up in Oregon’s north coast streams? Join us as we kick off this year’s Nature Matters speaker series to explore the North Coast Watershed Association’s (NCWA) work this summer with partners at the Necanicum Watershed Council, and Bio-Surveys LLC to conduct the first ever snorkel surveys of 300 plus miles of streams from Necarney to Gnat Creek.
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BSOOM 2023 special event news release, come join us for a night time. special event!
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Fort Vancouver kicks off celebrating 75th year as a part of the National Park System with evening tours.
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This September, national parks throughout the Pacific Northwest are joining together to celebrate the park residents that gobble up mosquitos and see with their ears!
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Come and join us for a 30-minute comedy circus for all ages to learn about bats and their importance through juggling, lasso work, puppetry, and more.
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A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 964 thousand visitors to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in 2022 spent $63.7 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 873 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $97.4 million.
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site has debuted a new outdoor exhibit and summer Junior Ranger program to encourage visitors of all ages to play a role in stewarding national parks and historic sites.
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The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is pleased to host a World War II living history encampment on Saturday, July 22, from 9 am to 4 pm. This free event is offered in partnership with Living History Group Northwest, a living history community that unites local groups who honor and share the stories of America’s fighting forces during WWII.
Official NPS sourceLAPWAI, Idaho – The Nez Perce National Historical Park will host author Alix Christie, Saturday June 10, 2023 at 1:00 pm to share her book, The Shining Mountain.
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On Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 1 pm, at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, historical archaeologist Chelsea Rose will provide a public presentation on the archaeology of the Chinese diaspora of Oregon.
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The National Park Service is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert David, a Klamath Tribal member and Archaeologist, will be giving a talk on rock art of the Klamath Basin titled “Spirit Songs and Sacred Fire”. The talk will be at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, Saturday May 6th at 1:00pm. This event is free, but advance reservations are recommended.
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The National Park Service is pleased to announce that Rich Bergeman, a photographer based in Corvallis, Oregon, is the guest curator of an exhibit in the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Visitor Center. The photography exhibit will run from April 24 through September 25 in the Theater. Bergeman will also be giving a public talk on Saturday, May 20 at 1 pm.
Official NPS sourceAuthor Alix Christie introduces her newest book, "The Shining Mountains" at Fort Vancouver Visitor Center on April 29th. A stunningly well-researched historical novel set in 1838 in the Hudson’s Bay Company Rocky Mountain fur trade extending to Fort Vancouver, Alix Christie helps the great northwest of two centuries ago come alive.
Official NPS sourceIn cooperation with the SW Washington Chapter of the American Red Cross, Fort Vancouver National Historic is hosting “Be Red Cross Ready,” a disaster preparedness presentation, at 10 am on April 29, 2023. The presentation is open to the public and free of charge.
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Nez Perce National Historical Park is recruiting local youth for summer positions with the park.
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On Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, Director Erik Flint and Curator Heidi Pierson of the Lewis Army Museum in Tacoma, WA will present a historical overview and discussion of diversity and inclusion in the United States Army.
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The National Park Service is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert David, a Klamath Tribal member and Archaeologist, will be giving a talk on rock art of the Klamath Basin titled “Spirit Songs and Sacred Fire”. The talk will be at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, Saturday March 18 at 1:00pm. This event is free, but advance reservations are recommended.
Official NPS sourceJoin the Friends of Fort Vancouver in hosting Dru Holley, Producer and filmmaker, on Saturday, February 25th. Holley will present his newest film “Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts” for visitors at 1pm at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site’s visitor center.
Official NPS sourceThe Great Backyard Bird Count at Spalding picnic area
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Presentation at Nez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center in Lapwai, ID on Native American boarding schools.
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The Visitor Center at Fort Clatsop is under remodel starting Jan. 16. Operation hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will not be impacted but visitors will be rerouted to enter the Visitor Center through side doors. Visitors are asked to follow all signage.
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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 Junior Ranger Program recognized with National Award.
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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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The National Park Service and The Historic Trust (Trust) are pleased to announce the new display of a historic aircraft flown by one of the first Chinese American female pilots and an OX-5 engine at Pearson Air Museum, a part of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The aircraft and engine have been generously donated by the Trust to the national park's museum collection.
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In December of 1855 nearly 100 troopers and officers of the U.S. Army’s 1st Regiment of Dragoons arrived at Fort Vancouver to help keep peace in the region. Dragoons were mounted infantry who carried a variety of personal weaponry, including sabers, a single-edged, slightly curved sword. To provide the public with hands-on experience of daily life as a trooper, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, in partnership with Academia Duellatoria, is holding training sessions in the methods and drills used in the 19th century to instruct in the use of this distinctive weapon.
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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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Please join the Friends of Fort Vancouver on Saturday, August 20, 4 pm to 6 pm, for a festive celebration in the Fort Vancouver Heritage Garden! All are welcome to join tours of the garden and talk with the National Park Service volunteer gardeners who care for this amazing garden.
Official NPS sourceTribal member, Kevin Peters will assist visitors in painting a design onto the large canvas tipi.
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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Tualatin, OR: Tualatin has an Ice Age story, and a new nonprofit is helping to shed light on that history. Tualatin Library expands opportunities for visitors to learn about the Missoula Floods and Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail.
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The Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC) will present Vancouver's Memorial Day Observance Monday, May 30, 2022, at 11 am. This annual ceremony at the Bandstand on the Vancouver Barracks Parade Ground honors men and women who have lost their lives in service of our country. Visitors may view the garrison flag raising, Washington Army National Guard Howitzer cannon firing, and a wreath laying ceremony in honor of fallen heroes. Vancouver’s Memorial Day Observance is free of charge.
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is recruiting teachers in the Vancouver/Portland Metro Area to participate in the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) program from July 10 to August 20, 2022. The Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program is a professional development opportunity for K-12 teachers to spend the summer acquiring new skills in place-based education alongside the National Park Service. A $3000 stipend and three is available for this 6-week opportunity. To apply, interested teachers should email their resume to Park Ranger Justine Hanrahan at justine_hanrahan@nps.gov by May 26, 2022.
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The National Park Service and the Evergreen and Vancouver School Districts are proud to again host the annual Children's Culture Parade at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site on Friday, May 13, 2022.
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Summer jobs for youth available with National Park Service Nez Perce National Historical Park to recruit summer interns
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The 7 p.m. presentation takes place March 24 at the Fort George Lovell Showroom. The free event is open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m. to purchase dinner or beverages at the Fort George before the event. The Lovell Showroom is at limited capacity of 50 people.
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During a visit to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, National Park Service Director Chuck Sams toured a $15.2 million construction project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). The project to rehabilitate one of the park’s iconic buildings will allow for its continued public use and enjoyment. Overall, GAOA will provide national parks throughout the country with up to $6.5 billion over five years for investment in crucial infrastructure.
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Monday, March 21 from 10-2 p.m. Ranger Izzy will be offering a session on fires and candles as part of the park’s Klahowya Youth Volunteer program. The session is one of five living history workshops to be held this spring, with participants agreeing to demonstrate their new skills later during public sessions at the park.
Official NPS sourceNez Perce National Historical Park Visitor Center will be Closed on March 15-17, 2022, for Staff to Prepare for the 2022 Summer Season.
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February's Virtual Nature Matters will be presented by Kami Ellingson, who will explore the power of water in shaping our Pacific Northwest estuary habitats, their historic conditions, how we have changed these conditions and why it matters. This free event is online. The 7 p.m. presentation takes place Thursday, February 24th online via Facebook Live which can be accessed from the park’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark
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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park invites everyone to participate in the 25th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) February 18 through 21.
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The Klahowya Youth Volunteer Program will be offering a free basket weaving class at the park for youth Monday, Feb. 21. The session is 10-2 p.m. and held indoors and out at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center. Masks are required indoors, and social distancing will be practiced. The class is open to high school and high school aged youth who join the park’s Klahowya Youth Volunteer Program.
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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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The Nature Matters speaker for January, Conrad Gowell, will share his knowledge on Pacific Northwest Coastal Stream Habitats. This free event is online. The 7 p.m. presentation takes place Thursday, January 27th online via Facebook Premiere which can be accessed from the park’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark
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A major project is beginning at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, which will provide a new, main visitor parking lot and improvements to East 5th Street.
Official NPS sourceBasket Weaving Demonstration on Saturday, Feb 5, 2022.
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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.
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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except for Dec. 24 and 25. The park will be closed those two days. On Monday through Friday, Dec. 27 through Dec. 31, costumed rangers will be at the Fort Clatsop replica to visit and answer questions.
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Join us virtually for the next Nature Matters on December 23 at 7 p.m. This free event is online, and can be accessed from the park’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site received an Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). This grant will enable the National Park Service to offer diverse learning opportunities at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, including both virtual and on-site field trip programs. For the first time, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is expanding traditional field trip opportunities to include virtual field trip programming options. Virtual and on-site education programs at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site correlate with state educational standards and meet the needs of the populous metropolitan community surrounding the park. On-site and virtual field trip programs for Spring 2022 are offered Tuesday, March 1 through Friday, June 3, 2022.
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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is proud to debut a new temporary exhibit honoring Veterans Day in the park Visitor Center exhibit hall. Focused on the US Army Special Forces who retraced the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, this exhibit will be available through December 11th.
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Nez Perce National Historical Park is moving to winter hours starting November 7, 2021.
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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s next virtual “In Their Footsteps” talk will be with Jon Drury. Join us virtually on Sunday, November 21, at 1:00 p.m. at https://www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark
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The 11th annual “Bats, Spiders, Owls – Oh My!” event is Saturday, October 30th, from 11AM to 4PM for anyone who would like to participate!
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Nature Matters begins this season with Ecologist Doug Glavich, who will discuss coastal prairies. The free 7 p.m. presentation takes place October 28 online via Facebook Live which can be accessed from the park’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark
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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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s next virtual “In Their Footsteps” talk will be with David L. Nicandri on Sunday, October 17, at 1:00 p.m. Join at https://www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark
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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park will kick off a new “In Their Footsteps” season with Jane Kirkpatrick’s “Something Worth Doing” on https://www.facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark Sunday, September 19, at 1:00 p.m.
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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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(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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From July 7 to August 28, 2021, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site invites visitors to learn about the history of the 1880s at Vancouver Barracks in a new outdoor exhibit. This exhibit is paired with an online article series and walking tours.
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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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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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Ice Age Floods rafted a two-ton igneous rock not normally found in Oregon's Willamette Valley to Tualatin. It was discovered during excavation for the new Lakeridge Junior High School. The Rhyolite is mottled yellow, brown and greenish rock which likely came from the mountains of British Columbia, Canada or Montana.
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Adventure awaits online this summer for young people through Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in Astoria, Oregon. We’re taking Nature Survival Camp virtual this summer, in order to be safe, with registration opening May 24. Camp will be July 12th-16th from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is pleased to announce the next virtual “In Their Footsteps” free speaker series event. “Early Explorers of the Pacific Northwest – A Long Time Coming” by Robert Heacock. This virtual event will be at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, May 16
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This free event is online. The 7 p.m. presentation takes place May 13th online via Facebook Live on Fort George Brewery’s Facebook page.
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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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To celebrate National Park Week, which kicks off Saturday, April 17, as well as getting ready for Junior Ranger Day April 24, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park has seven days of Junior Ranger options for you!
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This free event is online. The 7 p.m. presentation takes place April 8th online via Facebook Live on Fort George Brewery’s Facebook page.
Official NPS sourceFor the first time in it's short history Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail now has its first full time permanent Program Manager. Created by Congress in 2009 the Floods Trail highlights the unique features on the landscape resulting from floods which occurred at the end of the last Ice Age. The National Park Service oversee the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail and works with regional partners to encourage education and understanding of the cataclysmic geologic events.
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The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Stephen Thede to serve as the superintendent of Nez Perce National Historical Park and oversee operations at Big Hole National Battlefield and Whitman Mission National Historic Site.
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Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop, is pleased to announce the next virtual “In Their Footsteps” free speaker series event. “Pacific Slopes Prologues to Lewis & Clark” by David L. Nicandri.
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ASTORIA, OR - How would you like to work, learn, play, and serve in a national park? Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is currently recruiting for the 2021 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), a non-residential work-based education program for young men and women.
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An “Introduction to Backyard Owls” with Barbara Linnett will be on www.youtube.com/user/Lewisandclarknhp at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Sunday, February 14. This presentation is part of the February 12-15 worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count activities.
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On February 11th, 2021, Samara Haver will be doing a virtual live talk on the study of ocean sounds on the Fort George Brewery's Facebook page.
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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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On Sunday, January 17th Aaron Webster will be presenting “End of the Stone Age: George Ramsay” live on our YouTube page.
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It is hard to appreciate the cultural importance and ecological significance of a species that disappeared from Oregon’s coastal waters over a century ago. What has the loss of sea otters meant to Oregon’s indigenous peoples? What does their absence mean to the health of nearshore ecosystems? What might be gained from the return of sea otters to Oregon?
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Although the park visitor center is closed the outdoors is still available to be experienced.
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On December 20th Fort Clatsop will be hosting the next virtual In Their Footsteps talk live on our Youtube page at 1 PM PST.
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The Nature Matters virtual talk on mushrooms in the coastal habitats will be live at 7 P.M. on December 10th.
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SAN FRANCISCO - The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Roy Zipp to serve as the superintendent of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument starting November 22. Zipp currently serves as the superintendent at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve in Washington.
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It's easy to take local attractions for granted, on Hometown Tourism Day locals are encouraged to visit, virtually, their local spots.
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On November 15th, 2020 our next Virtual In Their Footsteps will be on the history of Middle Village.
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The Virtual In Their Footsteps on the saltworks will take place October 18th.
Official NPS sourceVancouver, WA – Beginning October 1, 2020, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (NHS) will be seeking public input on a Draft Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. As part of the planning process, the National Park Service is seeking public comment on the draft plan. Your participation is appreciated and important to our planning process.
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Official NPS sourceTalk featuring guest speaker Mary Jane Oatman. Free and open to the public. Starts at 11:00 AM in the Spalding Visitor Center. Masks recommended.
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The Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC), the City of Vancouver, and the National Park Service will present Vancouver's Memorial Day Observance Monday, May 25, 2020, sponsored by Waste Connections. This year, the event which has brought thousands to the national park’s parade ground annually, will be quite different than in years past, as we honor veterans while also respecting social distancing protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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 sourceModifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance
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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Author and naturalist Jack Nisbet returns to Fort Vancouver on April 4, 2020, offering a free, two-hour workshop titled “As the River Changed.” Later, Tom Holloway joins him for a public talk on the boats used by fur traders throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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Nez Perce National Historical park to resume summer hours
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Tai Simpson explores the factors that affect the high rate of violence that confronts indigenous women. Learn how you can become an advocate, raise awareness, and support prevention efforts in your community.
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At 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 29, 2020, historian Gregory P. Shine will return to the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center to present a special program titled “’I am Also Entitled to be Recognized’: The Journey of Moses Williams, Buffalo Soldier.” The program will explore the life, military service, and Pacific Northwest connections of Sgt. Moses Williams – a decorated Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient – and share new research that sheds light on key turning points in Williams’ fascinating life.
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Nez Perce National Historical Park seeking cultural demonstrators and speakers for the summer months.
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Become a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) intern with the National Park Service at Nez Perce National Historical Park this summer. Explore the natural and cultural resources, park maintenance needs, and park interpretation.
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New chief of interpretation and education chosen for for multiple park units.
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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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Nez Perce NHP will host the 23rd annual Beadwork Bazaar on December 7, 2019.
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is pleased to announce upcoming dates for the 2019-2020 Lantern Tour program. These popular guided tours lead participants on an after-dark experience through either the reconstructed Fort Vancouver or the historic Vancouver Barracks.
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Nez Perce National Historical Park curatorial staff is hosting a special program focused on taking care of family heirlooms on November 23, 2019.
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Nez Perce National Historical Park announces winter hours beginning in November, 2019.
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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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