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National Park Service Approves Plan For Historic Lake McDonald Cabins At Glacier National Park

A collection of historic cabins lining the shores of Lake McDonald at Glacier National Park that have come into National Park Service ownership over the years are set to be managed for their most practical use, although that could mean demolition for some, under a plan adopted by the Park Service.

Bryce Canyon National Park Certified As An International Dark Sky Park

The National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association have designated Bryce Canyon National Park as an International Dark Sky Park. This certification recognizes the exceptional quality of the park’s night skies and provides added opportunities to enhance visitor experiences through astronomy-based interpretive programming.

Interior Department Doubles Staff In Ethics Office

Interior Secretary David Bernhardt has called for the agency to double the number of career ethics officials it has on staff, and to unify Interior's 13 disparate bureau programs into a centrally-managed office. The order he issued Wednesday is designed to streamline the reporting structure for ethics personnel, establishes the Departmental Ethics Office, and clarifies roles and responsibilities for department’s employees.