https://www.nps.gov/cong News releases from Congaree National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/april-2025-prescribed-burns.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:04:00 EST Congaree National Park is planning to conduct prescribed burns in multiple units April 14-16, 2025, weather and conditions permitting. The park is planning to burn approximately 900 acres to reduce ground fuels and assist with habitat restoration. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/april-2025-prescribed-burns.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2025-synchronous-firefly-viewing-event.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:00:00 EST Congaree National Park today announced the dates for the 2025 Synchronized Firefly Viewing Event and the lottery for vehicle passes for this year's event. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2025-synchronous-firefly-viewing-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/work-on-boardwalk-replacement-to-begin-next-week.htm Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:02:00 EST Beginning on Monday, January 6, contractors will begin work on the removal and replacement of boardwalk sections B, D, and F. During this project, sections of the boardwalk trail will be closed and detours to access park trails will be in place. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/work-on-boardwalk-replacement-to-begin-next-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-announces-contract-for-boardwalk-replacement-project.htm Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:28:00 EST The park is announcing the awarding of a contract to replace sections B, D, and F of the parks iconic Boardwalk Loop Trail. Depending upon conditions, work on this project is expected to begin prior to the 2024 holiday season and completed by the summer of 2026. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-announces-contract-for-boardwalk-replacement-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/park-closure-ahead-of-hurricane-helene.htm Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:10:00 EST Congaree National Park closing September 26 at 4:00 p.m. and remaining closed September 27. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/park-closure-ahead-of-hurricane-helene.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/fall-2024-hog-management-work-scheduled.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:32:00 EST Congaree National Park will be conducting daytime feral hog management work in the fall months this year. This work is scheduled to take advantage of increased activity of feral hogs during daylight hours at this time of year. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/fall-2024-hog-management-work-scheduled.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2023-visitor-spending-effects-report-for-congaree.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:01:00 EST The recently released 2023 Visitor Spending Effects report shows that visitors to Congaree National Park last year spent approximately $14.9 million in communities near the park and supported 173 jobs. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2023-visitor-spending-effects-report-for-congaree.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2024-swampfest-student-art-competition.htm Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:07:00 EST Congaree National Park is accepting entries for the annual SwampFest Student Art Competition. This competition is open to students grades K-8 from the Midlands. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2024-swampfest-student-art-competition.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-closing-ahead-of-tropical-storm-debby.htm Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EST Staff at Congaree National Park are currently preparing for the expected impacts of Tropical Storm Debby. This storm is expected to begin impacting our area as early as late Monday evening and while moving through our area will bring a high likelihood of excessive rainfall and flash flooding, with estimated precipitation totals in the range of 10-15 inches. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-closing-ahead-of-tropical-storm-debby.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2024-07-03-hog-management.htm Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:22:00 EST Resource management staff from the NPS and USDA will be conducting feral hog management work in the park during the months of July and August. This work will take place in different areas of the park and some trails and areas will be closed to access while this work is ongoing. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2024-07-03-hog-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/upcoming-area-closures-for-feral-hog-management-work.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:24:00 EST Resource management staff from the NPS and USDA will be conducting feral hog management work in the park during the months of April and May. This work will take place in different areas of the park and some trails and areas will be closed to access while this work is ongoing. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/upcoming-area-closures-for-feral-hog-management-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-prescribed-burns-april-2024.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:14:00 EST Prescribed burns to take place between April 5-7. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-prescribed-burns-april-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-spring-prescribed-burns.htm Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:51:00 EST Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from other NPS and partner agencies, are planning to conduct prescribed burns in in one or more of the park’s upland burn units between March 20 and April 30, 2024, weather and conditions permitting. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-spring-prescribed-burns.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/prescribed-burn-march-14.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:43:00 EST Prescribed burn on March 14, 2024 https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/prescribed-burn-march-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2024-synchronized-fireflies-viewing-event.htm Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:42:00 EST Congaree National Park today announced the dates for the 2024 Synchronized Firefly Viewing Event. This year’s event will take place May 16-25, offering the public opportunities to witness this magical natural phenomenon. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2024-synchronized-fireflies-viewing-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/record-visitation-to-congaree-national-park-in-2023.htm Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:25:00 EST The National Park Service announced last week that 400 parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023. Congaree National Park was one of 20 National Park Service units to break annual visitation records in 2023, welcoming 250,114 visitors, nearly 35,000 more visits than that of the park’s previous record, set in 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/record-visitation-to-congaree-national-park-in-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/resource-closure-for-feral-hog-management.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:04:00 EST Staff from Congaree National Park, USDA APHIS, and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, will be conducting feral hog management work beginning on the evening of Wednesday, November 15, with a heavy focus on areas near the Harry Hampton Visitor Center and Boardwalk Trail. This work is being conducted due to recent reports and observations of increased feral hog activity in areas that see heavy visitation on a regular basis. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/resource-closure-for-feral-hog-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2023-swampfest-art-competition-extended.htm Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:04:00 EST Congaree National Park will continue accepting entries until October 26 https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2023-swampfest-art-competition-extended.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2023-swampfest-art-contest.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:32:00 EST Congaree National Park is accepting entries for the annual SwampFest Student Art Competition https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2023-swampfest-art-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/closure-for-hurricane-idalia.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:00:00 EST Staff at Congaree National Park are currently preparing for the expected impacts of Hurricane Idalia. The storm is forecast to travel through coastal Georgia before reaching South Carolina in the early morning hours of August 31. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/closure-for-hurricane-idalia.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/tourism-to-congaree-contributes-to-local-economy.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:27:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 204,522 visitors to Congaree National Park in 2022 spent approximately $11,831,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 138 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of over $14,220,000. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/tourism-to-congaree-contributes-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2023-0827-hog-management-closure.htm Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:31:00 EST Staff from Congaree National Park, alongside staff from USDA/APHIS, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park will be conducting feral hog management work in the park August 27-28, a continuation of the work done at the end of last month. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2023-0827-hog-management-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2023-07-30-hog-management.htm Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:30:00 EST Congaree National Park will be closing the evenings of July 30 - August 1 for feral hog management. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2023-07-30-hog-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/feral-hog-management-to-occur-during-fireflies-closure.htm Wed, 10 May 2023 10:09:00 EST Congaree National Park will be conducting feral hog management work over the next two weeks during the resource management closure in place for the protection of the synchronous firefly habitat during their active period of synchronization. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/feral-hog-management-to-occur-during-fireflies-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/park-seeking-public-comment-on-proposed-change-to-park-policy-permitting-dogs-on-boardwalk-trail.htm Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:52:00 EST Congaree National Park is seeking public comment on potential changes to the park’s policy permitting dogs on the Boardwalk Loop Trail. Current regulations permit dog owners and their pets to use the park’s 2.6 mile boardwalk as long as dogs are kept on a leash no more than 6 feet in length and all pet waste is cleaned up. Proposed changes to current park policy are being considered for the protection of park visitors and resources in light of increased visitation to the park and instances of dogs off leash and pet waste being left behind on the Boardwalk Loop Trail. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/park-seeking-public-comment-on-proposed-change-to-park-policy-permitting-dogs-on-boardwalk-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2023-synchronous-fireflies-viewing-event-dates-announced.htm Fri, 24 Mar 2023 07:22:00 EST Congaree National Park today announced the dates for the 2023 Synchronous Fireflies Viewing Event, which will take place on May 13-16 and May 19-24,2023, and will offer the public opportunities to observe the synchronous fireflies. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2023-synchronous-fireflies-viewing-event-dates-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-conducting-prescribed-burn-march-2023.htm Sat, 04 Mar 2023 06:43:00 EST Park rangers from Congaree National Park and other NPS units, along with staff from the SC Forestry Commission, are planning to conduct a prescribed burn between Wednesday, March 8 and Friday, March 10, weather and conditions permitting, in the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) and Harry Hampton West Units. Originally planned for last fall, this operation is intended to help with fuel reduction and habitat restoration, in accordance with the park’s fire management plan. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-conducting-prescribed-burn-march-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/fee-increase-to-recover-clin-costs.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:43:00 EST Congaree National Park will be implementing an increase in nightly reservation fees for campsites in the park's designated frontcountry campgrounds. Increased reservation rates will be effective starting January 1, 2023 https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/fee-increase-to-recover-clin-costs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-conducting-prescribed-burn-november-2022.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2022 05:28:00 EST Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn on Wednesday, November 9, weather and conditions permitting. The fire will be conducted in the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) and Harry Hampton West Units and encompass approximately 300 acres. The fire is intended to help with fuel reduction and habitat restoration, in accordance with the park’s fire management plan. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-conducting-prescribed-burn-november-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/partial-backcountry-closures-october-2022.htm Sat, 08 Oct 2022 06:35:00 EST Congaree National Park staff are planning wildlife management operations in backcountry areas on several weekdays from October 11 through October 27, 2022. Several backcountry areas will be closed to anglers, paddlers, hikers and campers during these windows, The entire park will remain open on weekends throughout October. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/partial-backcountry-closures-october-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/park-closure-for-tropical-storm-ian.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:36:00 EST Due to the forecasted path of Tropical Storm Ian, Congaree National Park will be closing at 4:00 pm today, Thursday, September 29, and will be closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/park-closure-for-tropical-storm-ian.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-staff-recognized-for-work-in-wilderness-stewardship.htm Sat, 27 Aug 2022 09:58:00 EST Congaree National Park staff was recognized this week for their work in enhancing wilderness stewardship at a ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks and the Dedication of Those Who Serve, held in Washington, D.C. by the National Park Service and its philanthropic partner the National Park Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-staff-recognized-for-work-in-wilderness-stewardship.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/08-25-2022-nps-awards.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:42:00 EST A variety of National Park Service (NPS) employees, volunteers and partners were honored at a ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks and the Dedication of Those Who Serve. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/08-25-2022-nps-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2022-08-16-temporary-closures.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:41:00 EST Congaree National Park will temporarily close front country areas August 16-18, 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2022-08-16-temporary-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/gregory-hauburger-selected-as-new-superintendent.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:00:00 EST Gregory Hauburger has been selected as the new superintendent of Congaree National Park. Currently the superintendent of William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home N.H.S., he will begin his assignment in mid-October. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/gregory-hauburger-selected-as-new-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/feral-hog-management-during-fireflies-closure.htm Thu, 12 May 2022 12:30:00 EST Staff from Congaree National Park, along with staff from USDA APHIS and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, will be conducting scheduled feral hog management work during the upcoming closure of the frontcountry areas for the synchronized fireflies. Work will take place on non-event nights. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/feral-hog-management-during-fireflies-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/park-staff-to-conduct-prescribed-burn.htm Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:39:00 EST Congaree National Park staff will be conducting a prescribed burn on Friday, April 22. This burn is being done in order to meet fuel reduction and habitat restoration goals. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/park-staff-to-conduct-prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-conducting-prescribed-burn-march-2022.htm Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:55:00 EST Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn March 28-April 8, weather and conditions permitting. The fire will be conducted in the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW) and Harry Hampton East Units and encompass approximately 500 acres. The fire is intended to help with fuel reduction and habitat restoration, in accordance with the park’s fire management plan. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-conducting-prescribed-burn-march-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2022-firefly-viewing-event.htm Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:42:00 EST Congaree National Park today announced opportunities for the public to view the park’s fireflies from May 20-22 and May 27-29, 2022 https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2022-firefly-viewing-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/prescribed-burn-feb-march-2022.htm Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:59:00 EST Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn during the last two weeks of February and first week of March, weather and conditions permitting. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/prescribed-burn-feb-march-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-conducting-prescribed-burn-in-november.htm Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:01:00 EST Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn during the first two weeks of November, weather and conditions permitting. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-conducting-prescribed-burn-in-november.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/national-park-foundation-and-partners-celebrate-preservation-of-running-creek-property-at-congaree-national-park.htm Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:38:00 EST The National Park Foundation, Friends of Congaree Swamp, and Open Space Institute announced the donation of the Running Creek property to Congaree National Park in South Carolina. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/national-park-foundation-and-partners-celebrate-preservation-of-running-creek-property-at-congaree-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/swampfest-art-competition-accepting-entries.htm Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:42:00 EST Congaree National Park is seeking entries for the Annual SwampFest Student Art Competition. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/swampfest-art-competition-accepting-entries.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-biosphere-region-convenes-first-advisory-council.htm Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:05:00 EST The Congaree Biosphere Region has established a new partnership agreement with local organizations. Together, these organizations will work to jointly establish a local advisory council to bring together other people and organizations to achieve the CBR mission https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-biosphere-region-convenes-first-advisory-council.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2021firefliesviewing.htm Fri, 09 Apr 2021 06:14:00 EST Congaree National Park will be offering the public opportunities to view the park’s fireflies on May 20-22 and May 27-29, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2021firefliesviewing.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-conducting-prescribed-burn-next-week.htm Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:22:00 EST Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn the week of April 5, weather and conditions permitting. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-conducting-prescribed-burn-next-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-conducting-prescribed-burn-on-thursday-march-11-2021.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:44:00 EST Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn on Thursday, March 11, weather and conditions permitting. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-conducting-prescribed-burn-on-thursday-march-11-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/public-invited-to-participate-in-water-ways-virtual-symposium.htm Thu, 10 Dec 2020 07:29:00 EST On January 7-8, the National Park Service and Friends of Congaree Swamp will be hosting a virtual symposium inspired by the themes of the Smithsonian Institution’s Water/Ways Exhibit. The exhibit, which is currently on display at Congaree National Park, dives into how essential water is to our life on our planet environmentally, culturally, and historically. The Water/Ways Virtual Symposium will connect these larger themes to the local community through engaging presentations, panel discussions, and question-and-answer sessions. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/public-invited-to-participate-in-water-ways-virtual-symposium.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-is-taking-steps-to-reduce-invasive-species.htm Tue, 08 Dec 2020 08:04:00 EST In an effort to slow the spread of invasive plant species within Congaree National Park, a new boot brush station has been installed near the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-is-taking-steps-to-reduce-invasive-species.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/waterways-news-release.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2020 04:56:00 EST Congaree National Park and Friends of Congaree Swamp will be co-hosting the Smithsonian traveling exhibit Water/Ways from Friday, November 13, 2020 through Wednesday, January 13, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/waterways-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-is-adding-access-to-the-harry-hampton-visitor-center-auditorium.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2020 04:37:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Congaree National Park is increasing access and services. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-is-adding-access-to-the-harry-hampton-visitor-center-auditorium.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2020-11-03-rxburn.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:56:00 EST Park rangers from Congaree National Park, along with staff from Kings Mountain National Military Park and the SC Forestry Commission, will be conducting a prescribed burn on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, weather and conditions permitting. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2020-11-03-rxburn.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-expanded-amenity-fees.htm Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:11:00 EST News Release relating to proposed expanded amenity fees for picnic shelter rentals and canoe tours. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-expanded-amenity-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-is-increasing-access-to-campgrounds-and-anp-bookstore.htm Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:46:00 EST News release containing information on the park increasing access to park campgrounds and the ANP bookstore. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-is-increasing-access-to-campgrounds-and-anp-bookstore.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/to-commemorate-the-centennial-of-the-19th-amendment-congaree-national-park-receives-women-in-parks-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:30:00 EST Congaree National Park is awarded a Women In Parks grant from the National Park Foundation. The grant will support an all-women field crew to assist in upland forest restoration work. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/to-commemorate-the-centennial-of-the-19th-amendment-congaree-national-park-receives-women-in-parks-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/tourism-to-congaree-national-park-creates-over-9-6-million-in-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:35:00 EST Tourism to Congaree National Park creates Over $9.6 Million in Economic Benefits. Report shows visitor spending supports 102 jobs in local economy. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/tourism-to-congaree-national-park-creates-over-9-6-million-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-frontcountry-areas.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:35:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Congaree National Park is increasing recreational access. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-frontcountry-areas.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-beginning-increased-access.htm Fri, 22 May 2020 11:30:00 EST Congaree National Park is beginning to increase access to backcountry areas of the park for recreational activities within parts of the park. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-beginning-increased-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-cancels-2020-fireflies-festival.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:22:00 EST Congaree National Park has canceled the 2020 Fireflies Festival, which had been scheduled for May 11-24. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-cancels-2020-fireflies-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/join-the-south-carolina-state-parks-us-forest-service-and-national-parks-for-the-2020-south-carolina-virtual-campout.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:06:00 EST Join park rangers from the National Park Service, US Forest Service and South Carolina State Park Service on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 for the 2020 South Carolina Virtual Campout. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/join-the-south-carolina-state-parks-us-forest-service-and-national-parks-for-the-2020-south-carolina-virtual-campout.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-announces-further-modifications-to-operations.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:10:00 EST Press release on modifications to park operations - full park closure - starting 4/2/2020, in response to continuing COVID-19 pandemic https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-announces-further-modifications-to-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Thu, 26 Mar 2020 05:37:00 EST Contains the latest changes to park operations being implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:27:00 EST Stay up-to-date with changes to park operations due to latest health guidance. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/fall-offerings-at-congaree-national-park.htm Sat, 16 Sep 2017 07:23:00 EST Fall programs offered at Congaree National Park to focus on communities and area history https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/fall-offerings-at-congaree-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/banner-year-and-record-setting-visitation-for-congaree-national-park.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2017 06:49:00 EST 2016 saw record numbers of visitors at Congaree National Park who participated in a variety of special events and programs including the National Park Service Centennial and the 40th anniversary of Congaree. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/banner-year-and-record-setting-visitation-for-congaree-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-fire-management-plan.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2017 05:33:00 EST The Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment has been released and will be open for comment for 30 days. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-national-park-fire-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2015-wildfire-preparedness-day.htm Tue, 28 Apr 2015 10:18:00 EST Saturday, May 2 is National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2015. Come out to Congaree National Park to learn about how you can protect your homes and communities from wildfire. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2015-wildfire-preparedness-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/swampfest-art-winners.htm Fri, 10 Oct 2014 12:24:00 EST Congaree National Park is pleased to announce the winners of the 12th Annual SwampFest Student Art competition. This year’s theme was “Wilderness is closer than you think”. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/swampfest-art-winners.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2014-abi-grant.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2014 10:44:00 EST Congaree is one of 39 national parks selected to receive a 2014 America’s Best Idea grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2014-abi-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/fall-2014-programs.htm Thu, 25 Sep 2014 05:45:00 EST The public is invited to join park rangers and volunteer naturalists for guided programs in October and November. The fall is a great time to enjoy the park, with mild day time temperatures and cool evenings. All programs are free and begin at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/fall-2014-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/12th-annual-swampfest.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:52:00 EST The public is invited to join park rangers and volunteers for special programs to celebrate SwampFest at Congaree National Park on October 4. SwampFest is a local heritage tourism event, which will take place October 3-4 in Lower Richland County. All park programs are free and begin at the Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/12th-annual-swampfest.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/publicinputwildhogplan.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2014 05:59:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public input on an Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft management plan for non-native wild pigs within Congaree National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/publicinputwildhogplan.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/celebrate-50th-anniv-of-the-wilderness-act.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:24:00 EST Join park rangers and volunteers on Saturday, September 6 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act with special programs. All programs are free and begin at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/celebrate-50th-anniv-of-the-wilderness-act.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/12th-annual-swampfest-student-art-competition.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2014 13:21:00 EST Congaree National Park is seeking entries for the 12th Annual SwampFest Student Art competition. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, this year's art competition theme is, "Wilderness is closer than you think". https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/12th-annual-swampfest-student-art-competition.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/foundationdoc.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:39:00 EST The NPS has prepared a foundation document to guide planning and management of Congaree. The park would like to invite the public to provide input about the document during a 30-day comment period beginning August 1, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/foundationdoc.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/impact-grant.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2014 05:42:00 EST Congaree National Park is one of 23 national parks selected to receive a 2014 Impact Grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/impact-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/trail-marking.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:07:00 EST Rrangers have begun an extensive project to re-mark over twenty miles of trails. The project will result in a safer experience for visitors. Park trails are currently identified by colors corresponding to trail names. The new marking project will replace color coding with numbers associated with each trail. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/trail-marking.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/wilderness-conversion.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2014 07:24:00 EST Superintendent Tracy Stakely announced the conversion of approximately 6,690 acres of park land from “potential” wilderness to wilderness. The land was originally labeled “potential’ wilderness in October 1988. The conversion was accomplished via publication of a notice in the Federal Register last month. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/wilderness-conversion.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/naba-count.htm Fri, 02 May 2014 06:20:00 EST The public is invited to join park staff in June for two free butterfly programs at Congaree National Park on June 14 & 21. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/naba-count.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/may-prescribed-burn.htm Fri, 02 May 2014 05:50:00 EST Within the next 1-2 weeks Congaree National Park plans to complete two controlled burns on approximately 975 acres of park woodlands. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/may-prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/kimblerfamilyfound.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2014 04:27:00 EST National Park Service Rangers and SAR partners have safely rescued JR Kimber and his two children from Congaree National Park after spending over 2 days lost in the backcountry. The rescued are all in stable condition and are being transported by ambulance to the local hospital for observation. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/kimblerfamilyfound.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/sar2014update.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2014 03:35:00 EST April 29, 2014, 7:30 Search and Rescue Operation Update. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/sar2014update.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/sar-volunteer-information.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:41:00 EST Park officials appreciate the interest of people willing to volunteer their services, but at this time, the operation is being coordinated exclusively with trained personnel working with these agencies. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/sar-volunteer-information.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/sar-update.htm Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:25:00 EST On Saturday, April 26, Park Rangers were notified that a 43-year old man, Jerry Robert Kimbler, of Springdale, South Carolina, and his 2 children, 10 year old son and 6 year old daughter, were lost after venturing down a trail in Congaree National Park near the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/sar-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/prescribed-burn.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2014 07:44:00 EST Within the next 2 to 3 weeks Congaree plans to complete two controlled burns on approximately 975 acres of park woodlands. The purpose of prescribed fire is to reduce hazardous fuels and the threat of wildfire to park neighbors, enhance habitat for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and restore fire in the natural system. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/go-wild.htm Fri, 04 Apr 2014 11:57:00 EST Join rangers and volunteers at Congaree National Park this month for a variety of programs celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act of 1964 and National Park Week. All programs are free. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/go-wild.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/tourism-to-congaree-creates-economic-benefit.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:39:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 109,685 visitors to Congaree National Park in 2012 spent $5.144 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 66 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/tourism-to-congaree-creates-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/february-birding-programs.htm Mon, 27 Jan 2014 05:38:00 EST The Old-Growth Bottomland Forest Research and Education Center at Congaree National Park is hosting two free birding programs in February. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/february-birding-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/artists-in-residence-presentation-feb-20.htm Fri, 24 Jan 2014 10:10:00 EST James and Jenny Tarpley are returning to Columbia for a public presentation to share their experience as Congaree’s first-ever Artists-in-Residence at 6:30 pm on February 20 at Columbia College. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/artists-in-residence-presentation-feb-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/winter-2014-artist.htm Mon, 23 Dec 2013 05:49:00 EST Congaree National Park’s winter Artist-in-Residence, Mary Gilkerson, will begin work on a mural in the park’s Harry Hampton Visitor Center in January. Mary Gilkerson is Congaree’s second Artist-in-Residence. A contemporary South Carolina painter, Mary finds inspiration in landscapes. She holds an MFA in drawing and painting from the University of South Carolina and works as a professor of art at Columbia College. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/winter-2014-artist.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/first-artists-in-residence.htm Wed, 18 Dec 2013 10:17:00 EST Congaree National Park recently hosted its first-ever Artists-in-Residence, James and Jenny Tarpley, owners of Visio Photography in Marion, North Carolina. The Tarpley’s spent several weeks documenting Congaree with their creative filter and led a photography program called “Capturing Congaree” along with Park Ranger Lindsay Compton in November. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/first-artists-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-reopens.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2013 08:00:00 EST Congaree National Park re-opened to visitors yesterday. Visitors can access facilities, public areas and roads immediately. The park has been closed since October 1 due to the lapse in Congressional appropriations. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/swampfest-2013.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2013 08:54:00 EST The public is invited to join park rangers and volunteers for special programs to celebrate SwampFest at Congaree National Park on October 5. SwampFest is a local heritage tourism event, which will take place October 4-5 in Lower Richland County. All park programs are free and begin at the Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/swampfest-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/september-programs.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2013 06:22:00 EST The public is invited to join park rangers and volunteers for guided programs at Congaree National Park this month. All programs are free and begin at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/september-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/feeproposal.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:51:00 EST Beginning September 3, 2013, Congaree National Park will begin a 30-day public comment period on the proposed addition of expanded amenity fees at the park. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/feeproposal.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/swampfest-art-competition.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:45:00 EST Congaree National Park is seeking entries for the 11th Annual SwampFest Student Art competition. The competition is an opportunity for young artists from the Midlands to showcase their talent while celebrating Congaree National Park’s diverse resources. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/swampfest-art-competition.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/sept-butterfly-count.htm Tue, 13 Aug 2013 12:31:00 EST The public is invited to join park staff in September for two free butterfly programs at Congaree National Park. Sponsored by the park’s Old-Growth Bottomland Forest Research and Education Center, the programs are coordinated in partnership with the Carolina Butterfly Society and the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/sept-butterfly-count.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/nps-turns-97.htm Tue, 13 Aug 2013 10:43:00 EST Congaree National Park will celebrate the 97th birthday of the National Park Service with park visitors on Saturday, August 24. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/nps-turns-97.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/new-vc-hours.htm Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:20:00 EST Effective October 6, 2013, Visitor Center will be open 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Tuesday-Saturday, year-round. The facility will be closed on Sunday, Monday and all Federal Holidays. Visitors are encouraged to explore Congaree at any time, as the park’s trails and campgrounds remain open 24 hours, 7 days per week. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/new-vc-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/july-2013-programs.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2013 04:08:00 EST The public is invited to join park rangers and volunteers for programs at Congaree National Park in July. All programs are free and begin at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/july-2013-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/interim-regulations.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2013 05:44:00 EST Superintendent Tracy Stakely has announced adjustments to two park regulations in an effort to provide an improved experience for park visitors. The interim regulations allow for leashed pet access on the park’s 2.4 mile boardwalk and opens Weston Lake to fishing. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/interim-regulations.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/june-south-cedar-creek-closure.htm Wed, 29 May 2013 05:55:00 EST In order to ensure visitor safety, the South Cedar Creek Canoe Launch and parking area will be closed June 10-14. NPS crews from Kings Mountain National Military Park will assist Congaree staff in tree removal work during the closure. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/june-south-cedar-creek-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/june-programs.htm Tue, 28 May 2013 05:36:00 EST The public is invited to join park rangers and volunteers for programs at Congaree National Park in June. All programs are free and begin at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/june-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2013-flood.htm Fri, 24 May 2013 04:31:00 EST In recent weeks the park has experienced significant flooding as a result of rain in the Midlands and the Congaree River watershed. Many of the park’s natural systems not only withstand flood events, but they depend on periodic flooding from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers to thrive. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2013-flood.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/national-trails-day-june-1.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 12:10:00 EST Help your national park on June 1 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in celebration of National Trails Day! Participants will meet at Bates Bridge Landing (Hwy 601) to collect and clean up trash. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/national-trails-day-june-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/june-butterfly-count-programs.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:10:00 EST The public is invited to join park staff in June for two free butterfly programs at Congaree National Park. The upcoming programs engage “citizen scientist” volunteers to help identify and count butterflies in the park. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/june-butterfly-count-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/improvement-project-planned-for-south-cedar-creek-canoe-launch.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:58:00 EST The South Cedar Creek Canoe Launch and parking area will be closed intermittently this spring as crews begin work on a construction and improvement project. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/improvement-project-planned-for-south-cedar-creek-canoe-launch.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/two-dynamic-teachers-wanted-for-summer-professional-development-opportunity-at-congaree.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:26:00 EST Congaree National Park is accepting applications from teachers interested in a challenging and fun professional development opportunity at the park this summer. Two teachers will be selected as Teacher-Ranger-Teachers (TRT), working with park rangers for 8-10 weeks to develop lesson plans focused on park resources. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/two-dynamic-teachers-wanted-for-summer-professional-development-opportunity-at-congaree.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/april-and-may-programs.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:05:00 EST The public is invited to join park rangers and volunteers for programs at Congaree National Park in April and May. All programs are free. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/april-and-may-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/junior-ranger-patch-design-contest.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:46:00 EST Congaree National Park is seeking your help to design a new Junior Ranger patch. The winning design will be embroidered on a patch, which will be given to young visitors who complete the park’s Junior Ranger program books. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/junior-ranger-patch-design-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/economic-benefits-of-congaree.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:48:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that the 120,166 visitors to Congaree National Park spent $2,928,000 in communities surrounding the park. This spending supported 48 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/economic-benefits-of-congaree.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/feb-birding-progs.htm Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:58:00 EST The Old-Growth Bottomland Forest Research and Education Center at Congaree National Park and the Friends of Congaree Swamp are partnering to host two, free birding programs in February. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/feb-birding-progs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/new-camping-regulations.htm Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:51:00 EST Congaree National Park has announced new camping regulations to reflect improvements made to the Longleaf and Bluff Campgrounds. Vehicle camping (to include cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, campers, and conversion vans), which was once allowed at the Longleaf Campground, will no longer be allowed anywhere in Congaree National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/new-camping-regulations.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/january-guided-program-schedule.htm Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:50:00 EST The public is invited to join park rangers and volunteers for programs at Congaree National Park in January 2013. All programs are free and begin at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/january-guided-program-schedule.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/tracy-stakely-named-superintendent-of-congaree-national-park.htm Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:29:00 EST Acting Southeast Regional Director Gordon Wissinger announced that Tracy Stakely has been selected as the next superintendent of Congaree National Park. He will assume his new duties in January 2013. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/tracy-stakely-named-superintendent-of-congaree-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/harry-hampton-visitor-center-hours.htm Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:29:00 EST Congaree National Park has announced a change to the hours at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, effective immediately. The Visitor Center will be open 9:00 am-5:00 pm, 7 days per week, year-round. The facility will continue to be closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/harry-hampton-visitor-center-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/swampfest-student-art-competition.htm Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:34:00 EST Congaree National Park is pleased to announce the winners of the 10th Annual SwampFest Student Art competition, co-sponsored by the Southeast Rural Community Outreach (SERCO) and the Friends of Congaree Swamp. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/swampfest-student-art-competition.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/campfire-chronicles.htm Mon, 15 Oct 2012 06:34:00 EST The staff at Congaree National Park is excited to announce the 4th Annual Congaree Campfire Chronicles living history program, November 2 & 3. Park rangers will guide visitors past campfire scenes, exploring stories of the past in the Congaree floodplain. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/campfire-chronicles.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-cedar-creek-canoe-launch.htm Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:58:00 EST To allow for survey work to take place and to ensure visitor safety, the Cedar Creek Canoe Launch will be closed October 16-17. Survey crews will be working to prepare the area for an upcoming construction and improvement project. Visitors wishing to access Cedar Creek for a paddle during the closure may use the Bannister Bridge Canoe Access, located on Old Bluff Rd. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-cedar-creek-canoe-launch.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/np-week.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:16:00 EST Congaree National Park Superintendent Tracy Swartout invites you to picture yourself at Congaree National Park during National Park Week, April 21-29. During National Park Week, visitors are invited to join park rangers and volunteers for a variety of guided programs at Congaree. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/np-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2012-trt.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:47:00 EST Educators are invited to apply to participate in Congaree's Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program this summer, working as a uniformed park ranger. The selected teacher will then return to the classroom to share their experience with students. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/2012-trt.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/junior-ranger-ecology-camp.htm Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:29:00 EST Rising fifth graders are invited to enroll in one of three Junior Ranger Ecology Camps this summer at Congaree National Park. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/junior-ranger-ecology-camp.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/big-tree-hikes-january-2012.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:43:00 EST Join a park ranger at Congaree National Park for Big Tree Hikes from 10:00 am-3:00 pm on Sunday, January 15 and Friday, January 27, 2012. The 6.5 mile hikes will take visitors to some of the largest trees found in the Congaree floodplain and show visitors how “Champion” trees are determined. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/big-tree-hikes-january-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/december-birding-programs.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:34:00 EST The public is invited to participate in the Birds and Branches Guided Hike on December 4 and the Christmas Bird Count on December 18. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/december-birding-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-campfire-chronicles.htm Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:39:00 EST Superintendent Tracy Swartout is excited to announce the 3rd annual Congaree Campfire Chronicles. Park rangers will guide visitors on a living history walk, exploring stories of the past in the Congaree floodplain. The 90 minute tours will end with a campfire, marshmallows , and good company with park volunteers and staff. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/congaree-campfire-chronicles.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/35th-anniversary-celebration.htm Fri, 07 Oct 2011 07:43:00 EST The public is invited to join the staff at Congaree National Park in celebration of its 35th anniversary as a national park unit with cake and a showing of ETV’s documentary about the creation of the park, “Roots in the River" at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center from 12:00-12:30 pm on Tuesday, October 18. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/35th-anniversary-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/new-hours-for-harry-hampton-visitor-center.htm Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:09:00 EST Effective October 1, the Harry Hampton Visitor Center will be open 9:00 am-5:00 pm, 7 days per week from October 1-March 31. The facility will be open 9:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday-Thursday and 9:00 am-7:00 pm Friday and Saturday from April 1-September 30 each year. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/new-hours-for-harry-hampton-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/fall-butterfly-programs-announced.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:24:00 EST Visitors are invited to join park staff for fall butterfly programs at Congaree National Park on September 10 and September 17. https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/fall-butterfly-programs-announced.htm