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Prince William Forest Park
News Releases

October 22, 2009
Fall Programs in the Park
Join our Ranger staff for interesting hikes and programs that highlight the beauty of autumn.

October 21, 2009
Vidal Martinez Named New Superintendent of Prince William Forest ParkPrince William Forest Park is pleased to welcome 34 year veteran of the National Park Service, Vidal Martinez, to the position of Park Superintendent.

May 1, 2009
Prince William Forest Park Announces Recovery Act Projects
Prince William Forest Park received 5 million dollars to address long time maintenance needs while stimulating the local economy through direct employment and through contracts for goods and services.

April 1, 2009
Park "gets the lead out" as part of nationwide effort in National Parks
Prince William Forest Park bans use of lead lures in fishing locations and continues to not use leaded ammunition in ranger training.

April 1, 2009
Park Goes to the Dogs for National Parks Week & Junior Ranger Day
Prince William Forest Park is hosting Paws in the Park 2009 to celebrate National Parks Week and Junior Ranger Day.

April 1, 2009
National Parks Foundation Junior Ranger Essay ContestThe non-profit, National Parks Foundation is honoring Junior Ranger Day 2009 (April 25th) with a junior ranger essay contest.

November 11, 2006
National Park Service Honors Veterans With Free Access
President Bush celebrates the 90th anniversary of the National Park Service and looks to the future.

August 25th, 2006
National Parks Recover Costs of Special Park Uses
President Bush celebrates the 90th anniversary of the National Park Service and looks to the future.

August 25th, 2006
Presidential Proclaimation on Founder's Day
President Bush celebrates the 90th anniversary of the National Park Service and looks to the future.

April 27, 2006
Waterline Project Complete!
Celebrate the completion of this multi-year, multi-million dollar project.

April 3, 2006
B-Loop Fire a success!
After 2 weeks, firefighters control 318 acre blaze.

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
Prince William Forest Park preserves the largest inventory of Civilian Conservation Corps structures (153) in the National Park System. Four of the five cabin camps are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as historic districts.

Last Updated: October 21, 2009 at 15:54 EST