Jerri Marr Named Superintendent of Colonial National Historical Park
National Park Service Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Jerri Marr as the new superintendent of Colonial National Historical Park, effective November 21. She will also provide oversight of Fort Monroe National Monument and the Captain John Smith Chesapeake...
Horseshoe Bend Selected as Leave No Trace Hot Spot
As visitation to outdoor spaces continues to grow exponentially, the Horseshoe Bend Overlook at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area was chosen as a Hot Spot by the Leave No Trace organization. From November 4 through 8, a Leave No Trace Team will work with Glen...
Winter Hours Begin October 24, 2021 at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP will be adjusting visitor services beginning October 24, 2021 for the upcoming winter season. Park grounds and outdoor spaces remain open and accessible, daily, for reflection and recreation from sunrise to sunset....
Calumet Visitor Center Hours Transition
Keweenaw National Historical Park is pleased to announce continued visitor center hours into spring of 2022. The Calumet Visitor Center will be open on Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am to 3 pm, beginning October 22, 2021....
Announcing the 2021 Longfellow Virtual Fall Lecture Series
This year's Virtual Fall Lecture Series will series will trace the site's intersections with "histories of the body" - stories of early anesthesia, disability history, medicine and literature, the body in art, slavery and illness, and more....
KNHP Advisory Commission to Meet
The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will convene virtually for its regular quarterly meeting at 1:00pm on Monday October 18th, 2021. The meeting will be held in-person at the Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters building. The Commission...
“We’re Still Here: San Antonio Missions Descendant Stories” Exhibit Now Open
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park officially revealed its exhibit "We're Still Here: San Antonio Missions Descendant Stories" inside San Antonio International Airport. This exhibit puts faces to the oral histories, memories, and emotions of mission...
An Exciting Step Forward: National Park Service Awards Contract for Rehabilitation of Fort Donelson Visitor Center
The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded a $3.3 million contract for the extensive rehabilitation of the historic Fort Donelson National Battlefield Visitor Center. The rehabilitation includes an addition and upgrades to the almost 60-year-old facility to meet...
Temporary Closure of All Park Trails Due to Bear Activity
For the safety of park visitors and bears, all park trails and the Kaasdaa Héen (Indian River) area within the park boundaries are temporarily closed effective as of 6:00 pm, October 12, 2021. See attached map. The closure is due to increased observation of bears....
KTM Adventure Rally Europe: Exploring The Rugged Beauty of Greece
While the pandemic has struck down many events, KTM’s European Adventure Rally is back in action again, offering attendees a “Ready to Race’ experience in the incredible landscapes of Greece. From gravel roads to enduro-style trails, participants experienced three...