Looks like there is high possibility they may remove Santa Rosa and San Miguel Island from Channel Islands National Park. (this was attempted in 2016).

(I had colleagues who unfortunately had to deal with a prior Sec . of the Interior in 2016 who wanted to turn the islands into private hunting reserves for the GOP and private donors).

These folks don't think there should be National Parks. They'd like to sell them off to the highest bidder and/or drill for oil/natural resources.

#NPS #NationalParkService #CHIS #ChannelislandsNationalPark

https://m.ai6yr.org/@K8tyCA/114655142721036758

The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting proposals for two concession contracts on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Business opportunities to provide craft sales at the Folk Art Center in Asheville, NC (milepost 382) and boat rental services at Price Lake near Blowing Rock, NC (milepost 297) are outlined in newly released prospectus documents. https://www.nps.gov/blri/learn/news/blue-ridge-parkway-announces-concession-opportunity-application-process-open.htm #NPS #NationalP https://www.nps.gov/blri/learn/news/blue-ridge-parkway-announces-concession-opportunity-application-process-open.htm

Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. This view from yesterday afternoon shows what appears to be “an abundance of pollen” on the lake’s surface in the foreground. For more information https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm and https://www.nps.gov/glac/learn/nature/treesandshrubs.htm and http://formontana.net/pollen.html and #glacier #interpretation #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography #montana Image credit National Park Service and the Glacier National Park Conservancy #mtwx #spring #snow #lakemcdonald #clouds #trees #mountains #lake #colors #boat #pollen

The National Park Service at Obed Wild and Scenic River is excited to announce the return of the popular “Lunch and Learn” program series this summer.   https://www.nps.gov/obed/learn/news/obed-wild-and-scenic-river-launches-summer-lunch-and-learn-series-in-partnership-with-morgan-county-schools-and-frozen-head-state-park.htm #NPS #NationalParkService https://www.nps.gov/obed/learn/news/obed-wild-and-scenic-river-launches-summer-lunch-and-learn-series-in-partnership-with-morgan-county-schools-and-frozen-head-state-park.htm

Firefighters continue to make progress on suppression and containment of the Eureka Fire. The fire has burned a total of 214 acres and is at 85% containment. Crews are focused on extinguishing remaining hot spots and on suppression repair, minimizing resource damage to several key species in the footprint area. The weather continues to be favorable with low winds and higher humidity. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/2025-06-06-eureka-fire-update.htm #NPS #NationalPa https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/2025-06-06-eureka-fire-update.htm

The body of a deceased ski mountaineer was recovered on the morning of Wednesday, June 4. Alex Chui, aged 41 of Seattle, Washington, died as a result of a 3,000-foot fall from the Mt. McKinley West Buttress climbing route on to the Peters Glacier. https://www.nps.gov/dena/learn/news/fallen-ski-mountaineer-6-4-25.htm #NPS #NationalParkService https://www.nps.gov/dena/learn/news/fallen-ski-mountaineer-6-4-25.htm

NPS: The Eureka Fire in Joshua Tree National Park is maintaining at 214 acres and 80% containment as of 6:00pm 5/3/25

#EurekaFire #JoshuaTreeNationalPark #NPS

https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/2025-06-3-eureka-fire-update.htm

The Eureka Fire in Joshua Tree National Park is maintaining at 214 acres and 80% containment as of 6:00pm. Crews will continue suppression work this week. Equipment assigned to the fire tomorrow, June 3rd, includes 4 engines and 1 hand crew. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/2025-06-3-eureka-fire-update.htm #NPS #NationalParkService https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/2025-06-3-eureka-fire-update.htm

Hmm, the US Army's 1st Armored Division has their own rock band, LOL.

"ALAMOGORDO, NM – White Sands National Park will hold its first Full Moon Night event of the year on Wednesday June 11, 2025, at 8:15 pm.

In partnership with Western National Parks, we are pleased to welcome the 1st Armored Division Rock Band for a performance at the park's June Full Moon Night event. The 1st AD Rock Band is stationed out of Fort Bliss and serve the Army as ambassadors for on- and off-post events."

https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/news/nr06022025.htm

There's a single fire engine for all of Death Valley

NPS: Two vehicle fires extinguished by bystanders

In the first incident on Tuesday, May 20, a motorcycle belonging to a Death Valley employee caught fire while he was attempting to start the engine. The fire was caused by a fuel leak that the owner believed he had repaired the previous day. At the time, the National Park Service’s fire engine was approximately 35 miles away, responding to a tractor-trailer crash and diesel spill. The motorcycle’s owner emptied a small fire extinguisher, then got help. Park rangers used two additional fire extinguishers to reduce the flames. They then utilized a garden hose connected to a spigot and a fire hose from a hydrant to fully extinguish the fire.

On Saturday, May 24, around 7:45 PM, a separate incident occurred at Dantes View, a popular viewpoint that sees thousands of visitors each year. An SUV was emitting smoke from its engine as it arrived. Other travelers quickly reacted by pouring ice and water from their coolers onto the engine, successfully extinguishing the small fire. Fortunately, the burn damage was limited to one section of the engine compartment.

https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/news/vehicle-fires-may-2025.htm

A wildfire in Joshua Tree National Park's Covington Flats area has burned approximately 20 acres as of May 30, 2025, with containment efforts underway by park, BLM, and county fire crews amid gusty conditions. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/2025-5-30-press-release-covingtonfire.htm #NPS #NationalParkService https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/2025-5-30-press-release-covingtonfire.htm

Cape Lookout National Seashore is pleased to announce the 2025 Horse Sense and Survival tour schedule, led by Resource Manager, Dr. Sue Stuska. https://www.nps.gov/calo/learn/news/2025-05-30-horse-sense-and-survival-tours-in-202.htm #NPS #NationalParkService https://www.nps.gov/calo/learn/news/2025-05-30-horse-sense-and-survival-tours-in-202.htm

The National Park Service will complete important maintenance along popular roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park this June. This will require temporary partial closures of Little River Road and single-lane closures along the Spur to allow park staff to safely and efficiently complete this work. https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/news/spring-road-maintenance-planned-in-great-smoky-mountains-national-park.htm #NPS #NationalParkService https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/news/spring-road-maintenance-planned-in-great-smoky-mountains-national-park.htm

Anchorage Daily News: Opinion: Budget cuts are threatening Alaska’s national parks — and a key segment of our economy

https://www.adn.com/opinions/2025/05/27/opinion-budget-cuts-are-threatening-alaskas-national-parks-and-a-key-segment-of-our-economy/

New camera in Yellowstone National Park: Black Diamond Pool, Biscuit Basin (Installed May 14, 2025). Learn more at https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/a-new-view-biscuit-basin-literally and https://www.usgs.gov/media/webcams/biscuit-basin-webcam and https://www.nps.gov/yell/index.htm and #nps #nationalparks #photography #landscapephotography #publiclands #interpretation #yellowstone #geyser #research #usgs #volcano Image credit U.S. Geological Survey/Yellowstone Volcano Observatory

Scientists and others must be willing to speak out about the damage the Trump regime is doing, if we’re going to effectively fight it.

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-trump-white-house-and-the-great-quieting/sharetoken/2921e8ef-97d3-4cab-a2f1-e59ef0d56256

An abundance of flowers in Redwood National and State Parks this weekend. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm and https://azaleas.org/azalea-flowers/ and https://www.savetheredwoods.org/redwoods/interactive-redwood-forest-facts/ and #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #photography #forest #trees #flowers #phenology Image credit Kurt Angersbach / Westernlabs #color #cawx #redwoods

Glacier National Park web camera view of Lake McDonald. For more information https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm and #glacier #interpretation #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography #montana Image credit National Park Service and the Glacier National Park Conservancy #mtwx #spring #snow #lakemcdonald #reflection #trees #mountains #lake #colors #boat

The Superintendent has determined that there is not adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobile for traditional activities in the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve on both sides of the Alaska Range. All park lands that were open for snowmobile use are now closed for the season. https://www.nps.gov/dena/learn/news/snowmobile-closure-2025.htm #NPS #NationalParkService https://www.nps.gov/dena/learn/news/snowmobile-closure-2025.htm