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Researchers Begin Erosion Impact Evaluations To Transportation Systems On Okracoke Island

Barrier islands form as waves repeatedly deposit sediment parallel to the shoreline. As wind and waves shift, so do these sand features. It’s no surprise, then, that Ocracoke’s dynamic barrier island, a part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore), is constantly changing in response to storm events and sea level rise.

The Art Of Blacksmithing At Fort Langley National Historic Site

Danny Cram moves jauntily between the forge and anvil, heating steel on the fire and hammering it into shape while keeping up a running banter with the crowd. With a flourish, the blacksmith presents a hefty-sized nail to a young visitor to Fort Langley National Historic Site. It’s longer than the width of her hand and quite fierce looking.

Olympic Fire Crews Continue Searching For Potential Wildfires After Recent Lightning Strikes

Interagency fire crews continued suppressing fire starts and investigating smoke reports across Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest today. Crews are working to suppress two active fires on the Olympic National Forest caused by the lightning strikes. So far, no structures are threatened and there are no new evacuations or closures.

NPS Seeking Public Input On Grazing Management Plan & EA For Black Canyon Of The Gunnison And Curecanti

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input regarding development of a Grazing Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area, under the National Environmental Policy Act.