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.
ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis. — The northernmost parking lot and co-located boat ramps at Osceola Landing will close next week as part of the upcoming Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge replacement project.
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has awarded a contract for the deconstruction and removal of the historic Chequamegon Point Light Tower on Long Island due to structural failure.
Official NPS sourceApostle Islands National Lakeshore plans to dismantle and remove the historic Chequamegon Point Light Tower on Long Island in summer 2026.
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Prescribed burns are planned for this spring throughout the national park.
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is expected to open the ice caves near Meyers Beach for visitation beginning on Feb. 16, 2026, if current ice conditions remain stable.
Official NPS sourceThe park announces a final opportunity for input on its Comprehensive River Management Plan.
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A series of piles are to be burned this winter season throughout the national park.
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In celebration of the kick-off of activities related to National Public Lands Day, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail invites the public to take part in a Bio-Blitz on Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Glacial Passage Area of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
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The Ice Age National Scenic Trail has introduced a new Junior Ranger activity book, available for free download on their website. This print-at-home booklet helps families explore the trail's unique history and geology through engaging activities.
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The National Park Service Ice Age National Scenic Trail is planning to conduct three prescribed fires, weather and conditions dependent, between April 6 – April 30, 2025, totaling approximately 93 acres near Cross Plains.
Official NPS sourceGreat American Outdoors Act provides funding for historic cabin.
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The Ice Age National Scenic Trail office and garage have been rehabilitated with funding from the Legacy Restoration Fund, focusing on stabilizing the historic structures. The Maintenance Action Team performed extensive repairs.
Official NPS sourceIn early December, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway will be burning brush and wood piles in two locations along the Riverway corridor.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service has concluded an Environmental Assessment finding the proposed site plan for the Fairy Falls Day Use Area at St. Croix National Scenic Riverway will cause no significant environmental impact to the area.
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The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on the creation of a comprehensive river management plan for St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
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On June 1, 2024, partners of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail celebrated the unveiling of the newly named Glacial Passage Area in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, highlighting the collaborative efforts of federal, state, local agencies, nonprofits, and volunteers. The event featured speakers including Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sarah Rodriguez and Eric Gabriel, superintendent of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, who emphasized the area’s geological significance and the importance of stewardship in preserving Wisconsin’s natural and cultural heritage for this and future generations.
Official NPS sourceThe St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (Riverway) has recently been recognized as a Climate Friendly Park by the National Park Service (NPS).
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A new National Park Service report shows that 247,167 visitors to Apostle Islands in 2023 spent $44.4 million dollars in communities near the park. That spending supported 608 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $55.7 million dollars.
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National Park Service Director Chuck Sams today finished a multi-day trip to Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin where he met with Tribal nations, reviewed large-scale infrastructure repair and improvement projects funded by the landmark Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), and celebrated the NPS birthday with park staff and visitors on August 25.
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The National Park Service (NPS) has approved an Environmental Assessment for an 18.6-mile re-route within the Rusk County Forest for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Wisconsin. The new route will replace the existing 22 miles of the trail in the county, which currently includes many sections shared with motorized vehicles and nearly a mile which follows the shoulder of a county highway.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service is seeking public comments on the proposed site plan for the Fairy Falls Day Use Area to address resource degradation and safety concerns.
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Join the National Park Service and the Ice Age Trail Alliance on June 1, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Cross-Plains segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, followed by a scenic hike and a chance to meet the trail builders at the National Park Service Cross Plains Interpretive Site.
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National Park Service employees of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail attended the Ice Age Trail Alliance’s 18th Annual Conference at the Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel and Convention Center in Baraboo, Wisconsin to honor dedicated volunteers.
Official NPS sourceJoin the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and Wild Rivers Conservancy at the River Rendezvous at Osceola Landing on Saturday, May 11 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This event is part of the Village of Osceola’s River Rendezvous celebration and will include a short program at the plaza near the comfort station at 11 am. After the program, a day of river-themed interactive fun for all ages will feature activities on fishing techniques, kayak safety, an educational scavenger hunt, seeing NPS law enforcement and maintenance motorboats and associated gear, and more.
Official NPS sourceST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin: St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct prescribed fires on approximately 391 acres in the Riverway corridor during the months of April and May when weather and fuel conditions allow. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these prescribed fires to improve prairie, savanna, and mixed hardwood habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) invites public comment on the proposed re-route of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail in Rusk County within the Rusk County Forest.
Official NPS sourceST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin: The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to burn numerous brush piles in the Riverway corridor from February 26 – March 31 depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these burns to improve forest and bedrock glade habitat along the St. Croix River.
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Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428. The Ice Age, New England, and North Country national scenic trails, all previously established by Congress and administered by the National Park Service as part of the National Trails System, are now also recognized as units of the National Park System.
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Volunteers gathered at the NPS property in Cross Plains, Wisconsin to construct the first official segment of the Ice Age NST on the property.
Official NPS sourceAccording to the 2022 National Park Service report on Visitor Spending Effects, 255,000 park visitors spent an estimated $45.2 million in local gateway regions while visiting Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service, in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Tribal partners, is planning a 33-acre prescribed fire on Stockton Island (Wiisaakodewan-minis) between September 13 and October 15, if weather conditions permit.
Official NPS sourceApostle Islands National Lakeshore will be opening the application process for Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) for the 2024-25 operating seasons beginning October 2, 2023.
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in partnership with Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa are pleased to announce Peyton Martinson as the newly appointed Park Ranger Cultural Educator for Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
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The National Park Service (NPS) has approved a Corridor Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (Ice Age NST) in Rock County, Wisconsin. The corridor is an area averaging 2-5 miles wide that includes some of the best glacial features in Rock County, hiker support facilities, and existing trail segments. Subsequently, the efforts will begin to work with willing landowners to develop the trail within the approved corridor.
Official NPS sourceST. CROIX FALLS, Wis - The day use area and new motorized boat launch at Osceola Landing on the St. Croix River will be open this upcoming weekend. The NPS recently completed a project to increase pedestrian safety, improve traffic flow, and enhance visitor experience by separating motorized and non-motorized uses. Minor construction-related activities will continue to complete the project. Potable water is not available yet. Please bring your own drinking water.
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The National Park Service (NPS) is hosting five listening sessions in July to gather input from the public on a river management plan to inform future management of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
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NPS presentations during Annual Awards conference of the Ice Age Trail Alliance.
Official NPS sourceSt. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct prescribed fires on approximately 348 acres in the Riverway corridor from April 24 – May 31, 2023 depending on weather and fuel conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these prescribed fires to improve prairie and savanna habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers.
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The National Park Service (NPS) river access points along the entire Namekagon and St. Croix rivers are temporarily closed due to flood conditions.
Official NPS sourceApostle Islands National Lakeshore seeks feedback on future projects at Meyers Beach and Little Sand Bay.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS), Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Ice Age Trail Alliance are seeking input on a proposed plan for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (Ice Age NST) corridor in Rock County, Wisconsin.
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ST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin: St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is seeking public input about future management of the Fairy Falls Day Use Area, located near Stillwater, Minnesota. Due to the forecasted winter storm, the February 23, 2023, public meeting will be rescheduled to March 7, 2023.
Official NPS sourceST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin: St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is seeking public input about future management of the Fairy Falls Day Use Area, located near Stillwater, Minnesota.
Official NPS sourceThe St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to burn numerous brush piles in the Riverway corridor from January 26 – March 31 depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these burns to improve prairie, savanna, and forest habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers.
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St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct understory brush removal in the Riverway corridor along the St. Croix River in Polk County, Wisconsin from approximately November 1 –18, 2022 depending on weather and site conditions.
Official NPS sourceNPS APproved Corridor Plan for Marquette County
Official NPS sourceIATA has been awarded funds to work with Wisconsin Conservation Corps
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Bayfield, WI – Join us in congratulating David J. Cooper, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Archeologist and Cultural Resource Manager, in being awarded the John L. Cotter Award for excellence in NPS archeology for Professional Achievement.
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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) plans to treat an area near Hayward, Wisconsin that overlaps National Park Service owned lands for spongy moth, formerly known as gypsy moth, between July 13-15.
Official NPS sourceThe NPS has released the Corridor Plan for public review through the NPS PEPC system.
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St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct controlled burns in the Riverway corridor from April 25 – May 20, 2022, depending on weather and site conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these burns as part of an effort to improve prairie and savanna habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers.
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A project to improve safety, commercial operations, and the visitor experience at Osceola Landing on the St. Croix River began in the fall of 2021 and will continue in the spring of 2022.
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The National Park Service (NPS) has completed the planning and regulatory process required to allow bike use on the Cable Connector Trail, a 0.25-mile connector trail across NPS land near Cable, Wisconsin.
Official NPS sourceSt. Croix National Scenic Riverway is currently exploring opportunities for improving safety, protecting the natural environment, and enhancing visitor experiences at the Fairy Falls Day Use Area, located near Stillwater, Minnesota.
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The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to burn numerous brush piles in the Riverway corridor from January 24 – March 31 depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting these burns to improve prairie, savanna, and foresthabitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers.
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National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Bert Frost announced the selection of Craig Hansen as superintendent of Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway spanning over 200 miles of forested landscape through Wisconsin and Minnesota. He currently serves as superintendent at Grand Portage National Monument. He will assume his new role in February.
Official NPS sourceThe NPS has approved a Fire Management Plan for the Interpretive Site in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. The Plan is intended to reduce hazardous wildland fuels to ensure protection of life, property, cultural values, and natural resources.
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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St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is seeking public input about future management of the Fairy Falls Day Use Area, located near Stillwater, Minnesota.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on a proposed plan for the Ice Age National Scenic Trail (Ice Age NST) Ice Age Complex at Cross Plains Fire Management (FMP) and associated Environmental Assessment (EA). The proposed plan addresses vegetation management through prescribed burns on the 161-acre NPS site at Cross Plains, Wisconsin.
Official NPS sourceThe Sand Island East Bay Dock will be closed beginning August 15, 2021, through the rest of the visitor season to allow for needed repairs.
Official NPS sourceApostle Islands National Lakeshore will soon open the application process for Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) for the 2022-23 operating season.
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The National Park Service (NPS) at St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is seeking public input on proposed bike use on a 0.25-mile connector trail across NPS land near Cable, Wisconsin.
Official NPS sourceWith summer’s arrival, many people are in search of some cool relief on the water. Our recent hot and dry weather means planning ahead is essential for a safe and fun visit to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. National Park Service rangers at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway have tips to share.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service, in collaboration with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and tribal partners, is planning a 19-acre prescribed burn on Stockton Island (Wiisaakodewan-minis) between May 10th and 26th, if weather conditions permit.
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The southeastern part of Oak Island was heavily impacted by a severe storm that created a large amount of tree blowdown and blocked access to trail sections. The following sections of trail are temporarily closed: - The Sandspit Trail (between the dock and sandspit) - The Loop Trail for 1 mile traveling north from sandspit - Note – currently the sandspit is accessible by water only, not by trail, and it is not possible to walk the entire Loop Trail.
Official NPS sourceSt. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to conduct prescribed burns in the Riverway corridor on several dates between April 14 and May 31, depending on weather conditions. The National Park Service (NPS) will conduct these burns as part of an effort to improve prairie and savanna habitat along the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers.
Official NPS sourceFollowing guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health authorities, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is reopening access to island camping, including group, individual, and primitive zone camping today.
Official NPS sourceTo protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, NPS is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors.
Official NPS sourceJoin us for the virtual Apostle Islands National Lakeshore 50th Anniversary Resource Stewardship Symposium on March 30-31, where twenty-six presenters who will share the rich story of the Apostle Islands - from archeology, cultural resources and traditional ecological knowledge to water quality, fisheries, fire, plants, wetlands, birds, amphibians, and mammals to climate change and innovative youth programs.
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St. Croix National Scenic Riverway plans to burn numerous brush piles in the Riverway corridor from late February through March of 2021.
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Public access to the mainland ice caves in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore remain closed due to unstable ice conditions. As recently as February 4, there was open water at the caves, and ice cover on Lake Superior was at record lows. In spite of the recent cold temperatures, most of Lake Superior remains open water and the ice that has formed near the caves is unstable, jagged, and rough, creating high risk conditions.
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and its partners will celebrate its 50th year with a year-long series of virtual and carefully planned community events beginning on Saturday, September 26, 2020.
Official NPS sourceAll public uses on Oak Island within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are temporarily restricted to trained park staff due to unusual bear behaviors. This restriction is in effect beginning 8:00 am on August 28, 2020 until the bear no longer exhibits these behaviors.
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is pleased to announce that the Shaw Point Historic District on Sand Island in Lake Superior was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 27, 2020.
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The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce that the Michigan and Manitou Islands docks have been repaired and reopened.
Official NPS sourceFollowing guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is expanding recreational access for self-contained boaters to include overnight use of most park docks. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.
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Two docks and a vault toilet in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore were damaged by winter storms. The Michigan Island and Manitou Island docks will remain closed until work crews can fully assess and repair damages to these docks. Island access is still possible along the shorelines when weather permits. The York Island vault toilet is buried by sand and debris and will remain closed until it can be excavated. Beaches on York remain open for day use.
Official NPS sourceApostle Islands National Lakeshore, in response to guidance from Bayfield and Ashland Counties and Wisconsin Department of Health Services, is supporting federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). To encourage visitors to stay at home, overnight island use (8:00 pm to 8:00 am) in the lakeshore is suspended until at least Saturday June 20, 2020. This includes both camping and docking overnight. Day use of islands is still permitted.
Official NPS sourceApostle Islands National Lakeshore, in response to guidance from Bayfield and Ashland Counties and Wisconsin Department of Health Services, is supporting federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Official NPS sourceJoin us for the third and final 50th Anniversary lecture hosted by Northland College. Sarah Johnson, Northland College Professor, will be presenting on Vegetation Legacies and Change – A Half-Century of Stewardship in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, February 27 at 7:00 pm, at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute in Ashland, Wisconsin. The event is free and open to the public.
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Join us for the second 50th Anniversary lecture hosted by Northland College. Damon Gezhiibideg Panek, Park Ranger, will be presenting on Ojibwe Culture and Fire, February 6 at 7:00 pm, at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute in Ashland, Wisconsin. The event is free and open to the public.
Official NPS sourceApostle Islands National Lakeshore and its partners will celebrate 2020 with a year-long series of community events for its 50th Anniversary.
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On October 25, 2019 Apostle Islands National Lakeshore staff discovered apparent storm damage at the Devils Island light tower.
Official NPS sourceApostle Islands National Lakeshore is now accepting applications for Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) for the 2020 and 2021 operating seasons. The deadline for submitting a completed CUA application with all supporting documentation is 4 pm CST, November 30, 2019.
Official NPS sourceOuter Island has been re-opened to day-use. Overnight use continues to be closed, including Outer campsite 1 and zone camping.
Official NPS sourceDue to bear activity, a temporary closure is in place on Outer Island. The closure includes all day-use and overnight use, including visiting the light station grounds.
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All are invited to a reception to welcome Lynne Dominy, the new superintendent of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The reception is being held April 24th, 5:30-7:30 pm, at Park Headquarters, 415 Washington Ave., Bayfield, Wisconsin.l
Official NPS sourceAll are invited to a reception to welcome Lynne Dominy, the new superintendent of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The reception is being held April 24th, 5:30-7:30 pm, at Park Headquarters, 415 Washington Ave., Bayfield, Wisconsin.l
Official NPS sourceNorth Country National Scenic Trail Celebrates a new milestone in Augusta, Michigan, with a hike and planning session on land acquired last year.
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Today marks 50 years since the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was signed into law, creating the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Governor Mark Dayton signed a proclamation recognizing the occasion and declaring October 2 “Saint Croix River Day”. The proclamation reads “Minnesotans appreciate the Saint Croix River for its beauty, scenic view sheds, clean water, abundant fishery, and close proximity to over three million citizens.”
Official NPS sourceNPS Superintendent Bob Krumenaker is Leaving Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
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New superintendent selected for Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Official NPS sourceIce Age Volunteer Received Outstanding Youth Service Award.
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The National Park Service and the St. Croix River Association are celebrating 50 years of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. U.S. Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Wisconsin State Senator Patty Schachtner, community leaders, and young river stewards were among those gathered at the St. Croix River Visitor Center today for a special event to highlight plans to celebrate the anniversary all year long.
Official NPS sourceA prescribed burn is planned for part of the tombolo section of Stockton Island, where the Ojibwe people used to burn regularly to promote blueberry growth.
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Julie Galonska, a 23-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), has been selected as the new Superintendent of St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (St. Croix) headquartered in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Galonska is currently the Chief of Interpretation, Education, and Cultural Resource Management at the Riverway and has been serving as the acting Superintendent since February 2016.
Official NPS sourceCat Island has been re-opened to visitor use, following a closure due to bear activity. Monitoring did not find recent bear sign, allowing the park to re-open the campsite and island.
Official NPS sourceCat Island is temporarily closed to all camping and day use due to a bear exhibiting behavior indicating it's not afraid of humans.
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Closure at the historic Manitou Island Fish Camp during repairs and maintenance.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce that the temporary trail closures in place on Oak, Michigan, Stockton and Manitou Islands have been lifted.
Official NPS sourceA new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 183,797 visitors to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in 2016 spent $29,270,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 456 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $35,700,000.
Official NPS sourceA new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 183,797 visitors to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in 2016 spent $29,270,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 456 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $35,700,000.
Official NPS sourceOne hundred and one years after casting its first glow across Chequamegon Bay, the Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light, the newest addition to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, has a new assignment. In addition to continuing to serve as an aid to navigation, it will now serve as a weather and water quality sentinel, providing real-time data on environmental conditions, thanks to support from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
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The National Park Service (NPS) will replace the failing wooden crib docks at the Raspberry Island Light Station this summer. The successful bidder on the project is Marine Tech LLC., Duluth, Minnesota.
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A grant from the National Park Foundation helped the Bayfield School recently purchase a reverse osmosis machine to enhance student efforts to collect, process, and study maple sap.
Official NPS sourceAll NPS docks found at Little Sand Bay, both within the harbor and Hokenson dock, are closed due to ice on the docks, causing slippery and unsafe conditions.
Official NPS sourceSelective thinning of trees and shrubs on the lakeside of the parking lot at Meyers Beach...
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service proposes to replace the docks at the Raspberry Island Light Station...
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce that a new dock at East Bay on Sand Island...
Official NPS sourcePortions of Oak Island have been re-opened after a temporary closure due to bear activity.
Official NPS sourceDue to increased bear activity, the temporary closure on Oak Island...
Official NPS sourceA temporary closure is in place for Oak Island...
Official NPS sourceA young man tragically died on August 10th, when currents pulled him...
Official NPS sourceWorld Ranger Day program at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, at the Visitor Center in Bayfield, Wisconsin.
Official NPS sourceSevere thunderstorms and associated high winds that occurred...
Official NPS sourceDuring severe thunderstorms that caused widespread flooding in the region Monday night...
Official NPS sourceCelebrate the birth of our nation and the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service as two teams from the gateway communities compete in a trivia contest for bragging rights and glory!
Official NPS sourceThe newest mural in Ashland's Mural Walk highlights Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. It will be unveiled June 30, 2016 in celebration of the National Park Service's Centennial.
Official NPS sourceGreat Lakes poetry art installed at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and for other Great Lakes National Park sites.
Official NPS sourceToday, the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Park Service announced $1,067,500 in support of support 50 grants in 27 states, including an award of $15,000 to the Bad River Tribe for Lake Superior Watershed and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Collaborative Art Project.
Official NPS sourceA new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 232,662 visitors to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in 2015 spent $36 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 571 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $44 million.
Official NPS sourceThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service (NPS). On Monday February 29 at 6 pm, the Bayfield Library will host a special presentation titled “The National Park Service…100 Years and Counting”. Neil Howk, Assistant Chief of Interpretation and Education at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, will explore some of the history of the NPS and explain efforts to celebrate this anniversary.
Official NPS sourceCampers to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore can now check availability and reserve campsite online at www.recreation.gov.
Official NPS sourceRecreational fee changes went into effect January 1, 2016 at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore after public input. These fees help pay for a variety of visitor services.
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A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 221,028 visitors to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in 2012 spent $8.7 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 124 jobs in the local area.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a Great Lakes Invasive Plant Management Plan (IPMP) for ten parks located in the Great Lakes region including St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. It is available for public comment.
Official NPS sourceA new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 188,400 visitors in 2010 spent over $5.6 million in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and in communities near the park. That spending supported 90 jobs in the local area.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service (NPS) has determined that the proposed St. Croix River Crossing Project would have direct and adverse effects that cannot be avoided or eliminated.
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