http://www.nps.gov/bicy News releases from Big Cypress National Preserve. en-us http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/may-2013-orv-advisory-committee-meeting.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 10:10:03 EST The next meeting of Big Cypress National Preserve's Off-road Vehicle Advisory Committee (ORVAC) will be held on Wednesday, May 29 from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/preserve-campgrounds-to-close-for-summer-season.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 10:53:22 EST Beginning Monday, May 13 through Friday, August 16 camping will be available at the Midway Campground and the “loop” in the Bear Island Campground within Big Cypress National Preserve. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/2013-poetry-contest-winners-announced.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:43:14 EST The winners of the 2013, Poetry Contest have been announced! http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/preserve-implements-campfire-restrictions.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:05:31 EST Pedro Ramos, Superintendent of Big Cypress National Preserve, announced today that due to severely dry, windy conditions, and local fire danger index Big Cypress National Preserve will be implementing campfire restrictions. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/the-preserve-now-accepting-applications-for-2013-teacher-ranger-teacher-program.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:29:25 EST Big Cypress is now accepting applications for the 2013 Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program. Applications must be received by May 13, 2013. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/2013-zone-4-closure.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2013 06:46:00 EST Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2013 the Zone 4 airboat access within Big Cypress National Preserve will be closed due to low water conditions. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/artists-selected-for-the-2013-2014-artist-in-residence-program-selected.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:28:54 EST Five talented artists have been selected for the 2013-2014 Artist-In-Residence program. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/huckabee-fire.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:41:51 EST The Huckabee Wildfire started on March 29, 2013. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/preserve-hosting-landowner-meeting-in-april.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:43:50 EST In a continuing effort to improve communication with landowners within the legislative boundaries of Big Cypress National Preserve, National Park Service staff will hold a meeting at the Preserve Headquarters, 33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL (located on U.S. 41 four miles east of S.R. 29) on Saturday, April 6th beginning at 9:00 a.m. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/big-cypress-kicks-off-national-poetry-month-with-a-poetry-contest.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:04:48 EST April is National Poetry Month and what better way to celebrate than with a poetry contest? http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/stars-comets-and-nebulas-oh-my-an-introduction-to-amateur-astronomy.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:41:46 EST Join us as we enjoy the night sky of Big Cypress National Preserve. Park rangers will first lead an indoor presentation introducing night sky features and the lore that surrounds them. We’ll then move outside to view the universe through a telescope and have a chance to see Comet PANSTARRS as it travels by our planet. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/preserve-generates-117-million-in-local-economy.htm Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:38:54 EST A 2011 study recently released by the National Park Service shows that the 941,393 visitors to Big Cypress National Preserve generated $117,467,000 of revenue in local communities. Additionally, the report shows that the preserve assists in supporting 1,891 jobs in the area. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/preserve-extends-comment-period-for-hunt-management-plan.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:40:48 EST The comment period for the Big Cypress National Preserve Hunting Management Plan has been extended. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/meet-author-marya-repko-and-learn-the-amazing-deaconess-of-the-everglades.htm Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:03:02 EST On March 16, from 1:00-3:00 pm Local historian, Marya Repko, will give an illustrated presentation about "the Amazing Deaconess of the Everglades." http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/artist-in-residence-photography-demonstration.htm Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:26:51 EST On January 24, 2013, current Artist-In-Residence Richard Eskin, will hold a photography workshop demonstrating his medium and techniques. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/tamiami-trail-triathlon.htm Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:06:35 EST Get out and explore YOUR national park and preserve! The Tamiami Trail "Triathlon" encourages individuals and families to get out of their cars and explore areas within easy access of the Tamiami Trail. Participants bike the 15 mile loop road from the Shark Valley Visitor Center; hike a 3 mile loop trail from the Oasis Visitor Center; and, canoe or kayak a 3.5 mile route from the Gulf Coast Visitor Center in Everglades City. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/2013-orv-advisory-committee-meetings.htm Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:29:01 EST The next meeting of Big Cypress National Preserve's Off-road Vehicle Advisory Committee (ORVAC) will be held on Wednesday, January 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center in the auditorium at 33000 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/draft-hunting-management-plan-comment-opportunity.htm Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:25:25 EST The National Park Service (NPS), in consultation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), has released for public comment a revised draft Hunting Management Plan/ Environmental Assessment for Big Cypress National Preserve. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/florida-national-scenic-trail-30th-anniversary.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:18:56 EST The Florida National Scenic Trail celebrates its 30th Anniversary during 2013. The monument dedication ceremony will take place on January 4, 2013, at 10:00 am at the Oasis Visitor Center http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/art-demonstration-by-artist-in-residence.htm Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:30:16 EST On December 27, 2012, current Artist-In-Residence Linda Apriletti, will provide a demonstration of her medium at Oasis Visitor Center. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/preserve-accepting-applications-for-2013-2014-artist-in-residence-program.htm Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:59:07 EST The Artist-In-Residence Program at Big Cypress National Preserve offers professional writers, composers, and visual and performing artists the opportunity to pursue their artistic discipline while being surrounded by the Preserve's inspiring landscape. http://www.nps.gov/bicy/parknews/preserve-seeking-comments-on-revised-draft-hunting-management-plan-environmental-assessment.htm Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:50:43 EST The National Park Service, in consultation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, has released for public comment a revised draft Hunting Management Plan/ Environmental Assessment for Big Cypress National Preserve.