FAQs

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas

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Where is the Midwest Regional Office located?
The regional office is located in downtown Omaha, Nebraska.

How large is the Midwest Region?
The Midwest Region spans 13 states, from Ohio to the Dakotas, from the Great Lakes to the Ozarks, and manages over 60 park sites.

How can I work for the National Park Service?
For all National Park Service and other federal government job listings, visit USAJobs.gov.

How can I do business in a national park or with the National Park Service?
Visit the Doing Business with Us page for more information on NPS concessions, contracting, commercial use authorizations, and leasing.

Do I need a permit to do an activity in a national park? And how do I get a permit to do an activity in a national park?
It depends on the type of activity and the size of the group. Each park manages permits within its boundaries.

How can I get park brochures?
Please contact parks directly for brochures. How can I get involved with the National Park Service? From volunteering to support a friends group, the National Park Service offers a wide variety of ways to Get Involved.

Where can I find more information about accessibility?
The National Park Service (NPS) is committed to making facilities, programs, services, and employment accessible for visitors and employees with disabilities (learn more).

How can I comment on park planning?
The National Park Service prepares a variety of planning and environmental documents to help guide management of park. This site provides for public involvement in the NPS planning process.

Last updated: November 21, 2017