https://www.nps.gov/bela News releases from Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. en-us https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/grand-opening.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 EST This innovative and newly renovated space showcases culturally rich and engaging exhibits collaboratively developed with a dedicated Tribal Workgroup, including tribal members from Shishmaref, Wales, and Deering. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/grand-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/proposed-changes-to-hunting-regs.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today announced a proposal to amend regulations for hunting and trapping on national preserves in Alaska.   The proposed regulation would reverse the 2020 Alaska Hunting and Trapping rule, which authorized several controversial sport hunting practices, including bear baiting. The new regulation would reduce visitor use conflicts and concerns over potential safety issues related to bear baiting and would also restore consistency between harvest practices allowed in national preserves and NPS management policies with respect to natural processes, abundances and wildlife behavior. https://www.nps.gov/locations/alaska/proposed-changes-to-hunting-regs.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/northern-seward-peninsula-fish-inventory-project.htm Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:04:00 EST The Alaska Department of Fish & Game and National Park Service will start Year 1 of a 3-year fish inventory and genetics project in the following rivers: Serpentine, Nuluk, Arctic, and Nugnugaluktuk https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/northern-seward-peninsula-fish-inventory-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/bering-land-bridge-implements-federal-mask-requirement-for-covid-19-prevention-and-protection.htm Wed, 10 Feb 2021 06:15:00 EST Bering Land Bridge National Preserve implements federal mask requirement for COVID-19 prevention and protection https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/bering-land-bridge-implements-federal-mask-requirement-for-covid-19-prevention-and-protection.htm https://www.nps.gov/gaar/learn/news/northern-alaska-chief-ranger-pilot-national-aviation-safety-award.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:00:00 EST Congratulations to Chief Ranger/Pilot Scott Sample, the 2020 recipient of the National Park Service Wright Brothers National Aviation Safety Award. This award "recognizes an individual or organization within the NPS at the park, regional, or national level who proactively promotes an open-minded attitude in the prevention of aviation mishaps and accidents, works diligently to correct and improve aviation safety deficiencies, and effectively communicates the actions and results to others." It is given annually to aviation specialists who exemplify excellence in the field of aviation safety. https://www.nps.gov/gaar/learn/news/northern-alaska-chief-ranger-pilot-national-aviation-safety-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/serptentine-reopening.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2020 13:28:00 EST Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is pleased to announce the reopening of the Serpentine Hot Springs bathhouse. Please read the following guidance carefully before visiting. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/serptentine-reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/bathhouse-at-serpentine-hot-springs-closed.htm Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:13:00 EST As of April 16, 2020, the bathhouse at Serpentine Hot Springs in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is closed. Due to the closure, the door to the bathhouse will be secured with a padlock. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/bathhouse-at-serpentine-hot-springs-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/proposed-changes-to-2020-compendium.htm Wed, 15 Jan 2020 07:58:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public comment on allowing the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve.  https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/proposed-changes-to-2020-compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/bering-land-bridge-experiences-unprecedented-lake-draining.htm Tue, 13 Aug 2019 07:28:00 EST Arctic national parks experience unprecedented lake draining during record warm periods. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/bering-land-bridge-experiences-unprecedented-lake-draining.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1349/dryarcticlakes.htm Tue, 06 Aug 2019 07:54:00 EST The Arctic parks in Alaska are losing lake habitat important to birds and other species, even though precipitation has remained largely the same over time. Like many changes in the Arctic, the disappearance of lakes has been accelerated by warming temperatures. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1349/dryarcticlakes.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/bering-land-bridge-np-and-sierra-club-forge-new-partnership.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:05:00 EST Bering Land Bridge NP recently granted the Sierra Club – Alaska Subcommittee a two-year permit to lead outings and service trips within park boundaries. This past week, the Sierra Club kicked off its first service trip alongside Bering Land Bridge staff at Serpentine Hot Springs for the annual maintenance trip. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/bering-land-bridge-np-and-sierra-club-forge-new-partnership.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/camp-iyat-2018.htm Mon, 23 Jul 2018 05:27:00 EST On July, 14 students, 3 park rangers, 2 teachers, a biologist, an entomologist and a bird expert participated in Camp Iyat, a multiday science camp. Students explored and learned alongside scientists and park staff to enhance their knowledge of the world around them. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/camp-iyat-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/nome-archaeology-camp.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2018 11:57:00 EST In July 2018, twelve high school students from Nome and Koyuk participated in the fourth annual Nome Archaeology Camp. The hands-on camp aimed to inspire curiosity about cultural and natural resources, teach the practical skills necessary to research, document and protect heritage resources, and introduce new fields of study, career paths, and mentors. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/nome-archaeology-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/vegetation-imaging-along-the-coast.htm Mon, 18 Jun 2018 08:56:00 EST The Arctic Network will be taking high-quality photos via airplane along Bering Land Bridge National Preserve and Cape Krusenstern’s coast. A helicopter will be used to gather ground-based data on sensitive habitats. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/vegetation-imaging-along-the-coast.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/jr-ranger-let-s-go-fishing.htm Fri, 01 Jun 2018 08:18:00 EST Get reeled into fishing with the new Junior Ranger Let’s Go Fishing! Booklet. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/jr-ranger-let-s-go-fishing.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/power-of-place-educator-workshop.htm Wed, 23 May 2018 06:19:00 EST Join K - 12 educators from around the region to explore and share strategies and approaches for implementing culturally responsive, place-based education in the classroom! https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/power-of-place-educator-workshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/aerial-loon-survey.htm Tue, 22 May 2018 10:10:00 EST The I&M Arctic Network will conduct aerial surveys of Yellow-billed and Red-throated Loons in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve from June 21-30, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/aerial-loon-survey.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/hunting-and-trapping-ak-regs.htm Mon, 21 May 2018 10:58:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today announced a proposal to amend its regulations for hunting and trapping on national preserves in Alaska to establish better consistency with the state. The proposed rule would remove regulatory provisions issued in 2015 that prohibit certain hunting practices that are otherwise permitted by Alaska https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/hunting-and-trapping-ak-regs.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/lightning-ignited-wildfires-at-bering-land-bridge-national-preserve.htm Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:26:00 EST Lightning has ignited two wildfires at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/lightning-ignited-wildfires-at-bering-land-bridge-national-preserve.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/ea-shelter-cabin.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2015 04:38:00 EST Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is proposing to construct a replacement cabin on the southeast shore of the Cowpack Lagoon.In 2006, the Kividluk Emergency Shelter Cabin, located at Kividlo, was destroyed by high winds. There are currently no NPS shelters available for many miles - about 37 miles by snow machine to Shishmaref or 50 miles to Kotzebue if Kotzebue Sound is frozen. A new coastal emergency shelter cabin would provide life-saving emergency shelter for subsistence users, the public, and NPS staff in the area during severe weather. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/ea-shelter-cabin.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/2015-compendium.htm Tue, 20 Jan 2015 07:33:00 EST National Park Service compendiums for Alaska will be open for a 30-day public comment period. A compendium - one for each NPS area in Alaska - is a compilation of all designations, closures and restrictions adopted under the discretionary authority within the regulations covering national parks. This regulatory tool helps manage Alaska's national park areas for the public's enjoyment, use and protection. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/2015-compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/wildlife-hunting.htm Wed, 26 Feb 2014 11:06:00 EST The National Park Service is holding public hearings in March on temporary restrictions for certain sport hunting practices in several national preserves in Alaska. Public comments on these provisions will be taken from March 9 through March 22. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/wildlife-hunting.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/compendiums-open-to-public-comment.htm Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:52:00 EST The compendium is a compilation of all designations, closures and restrictions to help manage national park areas for the public’s enjoyment, use and protection. This year, several NPS areas in Alaska are proposing restrictions to taking wildlife in national preserves. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/compendiums-open-to-public-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/federal-subsistence-hunting-and-trapping-proposals.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:16:00 EST The Federal Subsistence Board is accepting proposals through March 29, 2013 to change Federal regulations for the subsistence harvest of wildlife on Federal public lands for the 2014-2016 regulatory years (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2016). https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/federal-subsistence-hunting-and-trapping-proposals.htm https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/guided-hunting-environmental-assessment.htm Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:19:00 EST The NPS has released for public review an environmental assessment to consider alternatives to solicit proposals for guided sport hunting in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. The environmental assessment evaluates the effects of alternatives for managing guided sport hunting concessions within the Preserve. The comment period for the EA will be from November 9 to December 9, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/bela/learn/news/guided-hunting-environmental-assessment.htm