https://www.nps.gov/piro News releases from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. en-us https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2025-11-19-commercial-use-applications.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:21:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is accepting applications for the 2026 and 2027 commercial operating seasons beginning November 19, 2025, through January 19, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2025-11-19-commercial-use-applications.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/07-03-2025-chapel-beach-body-recovered.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:47:00 EST On the afternoon of July 3, 2025, a deceased individual was recovered from Lake Superior near Chapel Beach within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/07-03-2025-chapel-beach-body-recovered.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2025-04-29-munising-falls-trail-closure.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:10:00 EST The Munising Falls Trail in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is closed until further notice. A 75-foot section of the paved trail was washed out during a storm on the evening of April 28th. There is no viewing access to Munising Falls. Travel within the closure is prohibited. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2025-04-29-munising-falls-trail-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-12-04-miners-falls-fonsi.htm Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) today issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Miners Falls Viewing Platform and Steps Replacement Project at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This project aims to provide safe public access to the Miners River and the base of Miners Falls while reducing impacts to the natural environment. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-12-04-miners-falls-fonsi.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-11-09-miners-beach-recovery.htm Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:41:00 EST The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is completing a death investigation involving a body that washed ashore from Lake Superior along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Miners Beach. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-11-09-miners-beach-recovery.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-09-05-piro-visitor-spending.htm Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:37:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 910,939 visitors to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in 2023 spent $45,770,000 in communities near the park. That spending supported 544 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $48,685,000. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-09-05-piro-visitor-spending.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-08-02-au-sable-150.htm Fri, 02 Aug 2024 11:05:00 EST On Saturday, August 17th, from 10am until 4pm, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of continuous service at the Au Sable Light Station. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-08-02-au-sable-150.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-08-01-miners-bridge-closure.htm Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:25:00 EST Beginning August 15, 2024, the bridge over Miners River leading to Miners Beach at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will have single-lane closures. Visitors can expect delays during this time. After Labor Day, September 2, 2024, the bridge will close completely to traffic in both directions until Memorial Day, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-08-01-miners-bridge-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-07-11-miners-falls-ea.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:28:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore proposes to replace the viewing platforms and their associated stair structures for visitors to view the natural feature at the terminus of the Miners Falls Trail. The purpose of this project is to provide safe public access to the Miners River and base of Miners Falls, while reducing impacts to the natural environment. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-07-11-miners-falls-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-06-18-mfvc-gsvc-parking-closures.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:04:00 EST The Munising Falls Visitor Center and Grand Sable Visitor Center parking lots will be closed at 5 pm on Sunday, June 23 until Monday, July 1 for repaving. All vehicles must be moved from these parking lots by 5 pm on Sunday, June 23. Any remaining vehicles will be towed. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-06-18-mfvc-gsvc-parking-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-5-30-hikers-body-recovered.htm Thu, 30 May 2024 12:47:00 EST On the evening of Wednesday, May 29th, recovery efforts were completed near the Coves Campground for the body of a 45-year-old male. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-5-30-hikers-body-recovered.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-3-22-ycc-recruitment.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:10:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is seeking students aged 15 through 18 to participate in the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) summer youth employment program. Participants will be working alongside park employees to complete trails and grounds projects across the park. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-3-22-ycc-recruitment.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-2-27-202024-2-28-visitation-stats-2023.htm Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:47:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore saw 910,939 total visitors in 2023. This is a 1.5% decrease from 2022 visitation, and a 30% decrease from 2021, when the park saw its highest visitation of 1.3 million visitors. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-2-27-202024-2-28-visitation-stats-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-2-8-sand-point-ice-climbing-closure.htm Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:21:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be temporarily closing Sand Point to all ice climbing activity effective immediately to protect park trails and natural resources. Park staff is monitoring conditions to determine when ice climbing conditions can resume. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-2-8-sand-point-ice-climbing-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-01-12-entrance-fee-increase.htm Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:03:00 EST As of January 1st, 2024, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has increased park entrance fees. These increases are the third and final stage of the park’s fee implementation plan, which began in 2022. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-01-12-entrance-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-01-11-dog-survives-fall.htm Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:50:00 EST A dog was rescued after a Fall from Miners Castle. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2024-01-11-dog-survives-fall.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2023-12-04_cua-application-open-2024-2025.htm Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:28:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be accepting applications for the 2024 and 2025 commercial operating seasons beginning December 7th, 2023 until January 31st, 2024. The park will be accepting online permit applications for the following use types: Guided backpacking, guided kayaking, guided photography workshops, guided ice climbing, transportation services. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2023-12-04_cua-application-open-2024-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2023-12-01-public-comment-cabin-au-sable.htm Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:46:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore announces public comment period for a proposed backcountry cabin and updates to Au Sable Light Station tours. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2023-12-01-public-comment-cabin-au-sable.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2023-08-04-mat-projects.htm Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:34:00 EST Regional Maintenance Action Team assisted with restoration of important maritime sites in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2023-08-04-mat-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/7-12-2023-miners-falls-road-closure.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:43:00 EST Miners Falls Road to temporarily close from July 24th - July 28th, 2023 for routine road maintenance. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/7-12-2023-miners-falls-road-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2023-05-03-miners-beach-closures.htm Wed, 03 May 2023 11:41:00 EST Miners Beach will experience a temporary parking closure and a North Country National Scenic Trail reroute for summer of 2023. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2023-05-03-miners-beach-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2022-12-21-concession-prospectus.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:18:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a concessions Prospectus on December 21, 2022, for a concession contract to provide interpretive boat tours and associated services within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2022-12-21-concession-prospectus.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/-ruff-visit-for-dog-at-pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-ends-in-successful-rescue.htm Sat, 09 Jul 2022 07:11:00 EST On July 8th, 2022, a dog visiting Miners Castle jumped over the railing at the lower overlook and fell straight down the cliff to a ledge 25-30 feet below. Park rangers and a volunteer from the Superior High Angle Rescue Professionals (SHARP) team were able to rescue the dog from this steep and complicated section of the Lake Superior shoreline. The dog was returned to his family shortly after the rescue. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/-ruff-visit-for-dog-at-pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-ends-in-successful-rescue.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-new-entrance-fee-effective-march-1-2022.htm Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:43:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will begin charging entrance fees starting March 1, 2022. Camping and lighthouse tour fees will increase effective January 1, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-new-entrance-fee-effective-march-1-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fy22-23-commercial-use.htm Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:25:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be accepting applications for the 2022 and 2023 commercial operating season beginning December 1st, 2021 until January 15th, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fy22-23-commercial-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/kayaking-fatalities.htm Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:47:00 EST September 18th, 2021 - Two kayaking fatalities have been confirmed along the shores of Lake Superior. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/kayaking-fatalities.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/active-search-and-rescue-underway.htm Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:28:00 EST Two kayakers were reported missing the evening of September 16th, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/active-search-and-rescue-underway.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/7-24-2021-falling-fatality.htm Sat, 24 Jul 2021 16:49:00 EST July 24, 2021, a man fell to his death into Lake Superior from near the upper viewing platform at Miners Castle in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/7-24-2021-falling-fatality.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2021-05-17-proposed-entrance_fee.htm Mon, 17 May 2021 12:50:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is seeking public comment on a proposed entrance fee and increased fees for camping and lighthouse tours. Comments will be accepted through June 30, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2021-05-17-proposed-entrance_fee.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/new-snowshoe-trail.htm Tue, 05 Jan 2021 08:33:00 EST A new trail has opened at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for snowshoers. The trail is located on the Munising side of the park. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/new-snowshoe-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-nl-seeks-public-input-for-sand-point-restoration-project.htm Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:20:00 EST Sand Point, located near the westernmost boundary of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, was modified in the early 1990s with the placement of a large rock rubble-mound revetment. The purpose of the revetment installation was to protect against erosion on Sand Point Road and the historic U.S. Coast Guard Station / Lakeshore Headquarters after a period of high water on Lake Superior. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-nl-seeks-public-input-for-sand-point-restoration-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/increasing-recreational-access-to-camping.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:05:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is reopening drive-in campsites and backcountry camping. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/increasing-recreational-access-to-camping.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:38:00 EST Pictured Rocks is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:54:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 17, 2020, the Munising Falls Visitor Center is closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-campground-reservations.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:08:00 EST Reservations will be required for all camping in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore effective July 11, 2019. Campers can begin making reservations on June 27 starting at 10 am (eastern) by going to www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-campground-reservations.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/proposed-drive-in-camping-fee-increase.htm Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:53:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is requesting public comment on a proposal to increase fees for drive-in campgrounds beginning May 15, 2019. Current fees for the three campgrounds (Little Beaver, Twelvemile Beach, and Hurricane River) are $14.00 per night, and $16.00 per night for lakeside sites at Twelvemile Beach. The proposed increase will make the camping fee $20.00 per night for all sites. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/proposed-drive-in-camping-fee-increase.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-seeks-public-input-for-visitor-use-management-project.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2018 08:13:00 EST Visitor Use Management Plan public meetings scheduled for May 2018. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-seeks-public-input-for-visitor-use-management-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2009.htm Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:28:00 EST Youth between the ages of 15 and 18 may apply for the YCC program. Application deadline is Wednesday, April 25. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/david-horne-selected-as-superintendent-of-pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore.htm Mon, 23 Oct 2017 06:37:00 EST David Horne Selected as Superintendent of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/david-horne-selected-as-superintendent-of-pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-welcomes-2017-artist-in-residence.htm Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:27:00 EST 2017 Artist-in-Residence https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-welcomes-2017-artist-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/tourism-to-pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-creates-34354100-in-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:43:00 EST Tourism to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore creates $34,354,100 in Economic Benefits https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/tourism-to-pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-creates-34354100-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/log-slide-overlook-closed.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2017 06:26:00 EST Log Slide overlook closed due to damage during the winter. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/log-slide-overlook-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/park-sets-visitation-record-in-2016.htm Tue, 14 Mar 2017 12:17:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore received a record 777,428 visits in 2016, the park's 50th anniversary and National Park Service's centennial year. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/park-sets-visitation-record-in-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/sand-point-related-document-available-for-public-review-and-comments.htm Wed, 08 Mar 2017 11:36:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has prepared a Cultural Landscape Report/Environmental Assessment (CLR/EA) for the Sand Point US Coast Guard Life Saving Station in Munising. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/sand-point-related-document-available-for-public-review-and-comments.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-announces-changes-for-obtaining-backcountry-camping-permits.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:29:00 EST Backcountry camping permits and reservations are now obtained at Pictured Rocks through www.recreation.gov https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore-announces-changes-for-obtaining-backcountry-camping-permits.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2016-artist-in-residence.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:22:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore welcomes photographer Bryan Mitchell as the 2016 Artist-in-Residence (AIR). https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2016-artist-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/lake-superior-day.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:43:00 EST In honor of Lake Superior Day, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore interpreter Andrea Chynoweth will lead a beach walk at Miners Beach on Sunday, July 17 at 10 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/lake-superior-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/poetry.htm Tue, 21 Jun 2016 07:06:00 EST Nature poems masquerading as official park signs can be found throughout the park this summer as part of the NPS centennial celebration. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/poetry.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt-a-trail-volunteers.htm Sat, 14 May 2016 11:18:00 EST The park is seeking volunteers for the adopt-a-trail, adopt-a-campsite, and adopt-a-beach program. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt-a-trail-volunteers.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/wild-flower-walks.htm Sun, 08 May 2016 08:50:00 EST Celebrate spring with a Wildflower and Woodlands Walk on Saturday, May 28 and Saturday, June 4 at Miners Castle. Walks begin at 1 p.m. (1 hour) https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/wild-flower-walks.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/every-kid-in-a-park-field-trip-grant-for-local-schools.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:22:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has received a field trip grant from the National Park Foundation to help connect 500 fourth grade students to their public lands in upper Michigan. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/every-kid-in-a-park-field-trip-grant-for-local-schools.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/every-kid-in-a-park-free-pass-for-4th-graders.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2015 04:57:00 EST Free pass for every fourth grader and their families. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/every-kid-in-a-park-free-pass-for-4th-graders.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/au-sable-day-sept-19-2015.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:02:00 EST Annual Au Sable Day includes free tours of the buildings and free shuttle service to the light station. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/au-sable-day-sept-19-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ideas-for-park-50th.htm Thu, 07 May 2015 09:14:00 EST The 100th anniversary of the National Park Service (NPS) will be in 2016, as well as the 50th anniversary of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We want your ideas and help with planning for these concurrent anniversaries. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ideas-for-park-50th.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/Volunteer_2015.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 12:59:00 EST Park is seeking volunteers for the visitor centers and the“Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Campsite and Adopt-a-Beach” program. "Adopt" orientation and training session will be Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/Volunteer_2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/NPWeek2015.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:22:00 EST “Find Your Park” is the theme for this year’s National Park Week, April 18 – 26. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore invites you to come out to the park to search for spring! https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/NPWeek2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/new-superintendent.htm Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:27:00 EST Laura Rotegard Selected as Superintendent of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/new-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/four-retire.htm Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:42:00 EST Four long-time employees of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Pam Baker, Bill Magli, Jack Roberts, and Brenda St. Martin - will retire in late December 2014. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/four-retire.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/brody-block-to-retire.htm Wed, 10 Sep 2014 08:00:00 EST Guy “Brody” Block will retire on September 28 following a lifetime of public service. Open house planned at the Grand Sable Visitor Center, September 26, 1-4 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/brody-block-to-retire.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/au-sable-day-2014.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2014 10:02:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore invites you to their annual Au Sable Day, Saturday, September 20. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/au-sable-day-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/log-slide-2014.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2014 09:32:00 EST On August 7, rangers at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore conducted a rescue on the Log Slide. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/log-slide-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/women-2014.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2014 05:33:00 EST The twentieth annual Alger Women of Honor Observance to be held Thursday, August 21. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/women-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/grand-sable-dunes-closure.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2014 12:17:00 EST A portion of Grand Sable Dunes is closed to all public entry for visitor safety. The northeast section of the Grand Sable Dunes is rapidly and unpredictably eroding into Sable Creek and Lake Superior. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/grand-sable-dunes-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/bats-program-at-library.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:56:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore interpreter Andrea Chynoweth will present a program about bats and white-nose syndrome at the Munising Public Library on Tuesday, August 5, at 1:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/bats-program-at-library.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/economic-benefit-2014.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2014 05:22:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 575,451 visitors to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in 2013 spent $23.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 306 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/economic-benefit-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/lake-superior-day-2014.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2014 09:27:00 EST In celebration of Lake Superior Day, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore interpreter Andrea Chynoweth will lead a guided walk at Miners Beach on Sunday, July 20, at 1 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/lake-superior-day-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/share-the-experience-2013.htm Thu, 08 May 2014 06:58:00 EST Courtney Kotewa is the grand prize winner with her photo of kayaking on Lake Superior along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/share-the-experience-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/wildflower-walk-2014.htm Thu, 01 May 2014 12:06:00 EST “Celebrating Wildflowers” Botanists on the Hiawatha National Forest and interpreters from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will lead wildflower walks along Miners Castle Road. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/wildflower-walk-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt2014.htm Wed, 23 Apr 2014 05:22:00 EST The 2014 “Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Campsite and Adopt-a-Beach” orientation and training session will be held Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/sand-point-revetment-scoping.htm Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:36:00 EST Two public scoping sessions are scheduled for a new planning process involving the Sand Point revetment at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. March 19-20, 2014 https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/sand-point-revetment-scoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2014.htm Mon, 10 Mar 2014 10:37:00 EST Summer work opportunity available for area young people through the Youth Conservation Corps program at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/economic-benefit-2012.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 10:05:00 EST A new NPS report shows that 593,587 visitors to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in 2012 spent $23.7 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 312 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/economic-benefit-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pflaum-named-supt.htm Thu, 14 Nov 2013 03:26:00 EST Mike Pflaum, currently superintendent at Keweenaw National Historical Park, has been named the new superintendent of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pflaum-named-supt.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/minersfallsdeath.htm Tue, 12 Nov 2013 05:56:00 EST A 24-year old Norway, Michigan, man has died after a fall of about 70 feet from the top of Miners Falls to the bottom. Franklin Carver Sade died at Munising Memorial Hospital as a result his injuries. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/minersfallsdeath.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/colyer-reg-chief-ranger.htm Wed, 06 Nov 2013 05:07:00 EST Tim “TC” Colyer, a 13 year veteran of the National Park Service, has been named chief ranger for Midwest Regional Office. Colyer is currently the chief ranger at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/colyer-reg-chief-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/reopen.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:03:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore re-opened to visitors today. The national lakeshore has been closed since October 1 due to the lapse in Congressional appropriations. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/reopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/au-sable-day-2013.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2013 06:08:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore invites you to their annual Au Sable Day on Saturday, September 21. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/au-sable-day-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/women-2013.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:18:00 EST The 19th annual Alger Women of Honor Observance will be held Thursday, August 22. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/women-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fell-beech-trees.htm Fri, 31 May 2013 09:19:00 EST During the week of June 10, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will have a contractor felling more than 200 diseased beech trees along Miners Castle Road. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fell-beech-trees.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt-2013.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:49:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s 2013 “Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Campsite and Adopt-a-Beach” orientation will be Saturday, May 4, at the Munising Falls Interpretive Center. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/harry-yount-award.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:23:00 EST Tim Colyer, PRNL Chief Ranger, has received the 2012 National Park Service Midwest Region Harry Yount Award. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/harry-yount-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2013.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:50:00 EST Youth between the ages of 15 and 18 may apply for the YCC program. Application deadline is April 12. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/economic-benefit-2011.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:59:00 EST An NPS report for 2011 shows that the 561,104 visitors to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore spent $24,970,000 in communities surrounding the park. This spending supported 363 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/economic-benefit-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pwc-scoping-comments-available.htm Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:14:00 EST The National Park Service has released a summary of comments received during public scoping for the personal watercraft use environmental assessment underway Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pwc-scoping-comments-available.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/gregg-bruff-retire.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:47:00 EST Gregg Bruff, Chief of Heritage Education and Cultural Resources at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, will retire on February 22, after a 37 year career with the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/gregg-bruff-retire.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fireside-chats-2013.htm Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:02:00 EST Join a Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park Ranger for the 2013 Fireside Chat speaker series. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fireside-chats-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/northup-departure.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:50:00 EST The National Park Service has announced that Jim Northup, Superintendent at Pictured Rock National Lakeshore since May 2005, has been selected to serve as the new superintendent of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/northup-departure.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ranger-dave-retired.htm Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:52:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park Ranger Dave Kronk has retired from his work with the National Park Service after a career that spanned more than 31 years. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ranger-dave-retired.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/upgrade-trailheads.htm Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:12:00 EST Work includes bulletin boards plus trailhead and backcountry signs. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/upgrade-trailheads.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/improve-accessibility.htm Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:46:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore completed several projects this summer to improve accessibility for handicapped individuals wanting to enjoy the park. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/improve-accessibility.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/chris-case-retires.htm Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:30:00 EST Chris Case, Facility Manager at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, will retire on December 1, after a 38 year career with the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/chris-case-retires.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/costa-rica-ranger.htm Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:15:00 EST You might think the distance of 3600 miles between Michigan and Costa Rica would offer few similarities between the two places. But last year, Park Rangers Luis Mena and Dave Kronk proved there are indeed some important similarities. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/costa-rica-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/public-mtgs-pwc-2012.htm Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:07:00 EST Public scoping sessions for the new planning process involving personal watercraft (PWC) use at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore are scheduled for October 23,24, and 25. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/public-mtgs-pwc-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pwc-prnl-2012.htm Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:22:00 EST The National Park Service is initiating a new planning process regarding the use of personal watercraft on the surface of Lake Superior within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pwc-prnl-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ausableday2012.htm Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:35:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore invites you to their annual Au Sable Day, Saturday, September 29. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ausableday2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/beech-bark-disease.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:04:00 EST Over the past several years, Beech Bark Disease has spread through Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, killing hundreds and eventually thousands of beech trees. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/beech-bark-disease.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/chapel-parking-complete.htm Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:03:00 EST Upgrade of the access road and parking lot at the Chapel - Mosquito trailhead within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is complete. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/chapel-parking-complete.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/women-2012.htm Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:34:00 EST The 18th annual Alger Women of Honor Observance will be Thursday, August 30, at the Alger Heritage Center https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/women-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pavement-2012.htm Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:15:00 EST The Federal Highway Administration is funding pavement preservation work on all paved roads and parking areas at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pavement-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/parksinfocusdisplay.htm Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:55:00 EST Parks in Focus exhibit at the Alger County Heritage Center. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/parksinfocusdisplay.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/kayakersrescuedbylocalresidents.htm Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:11:00 EST Park Rangers from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore are crediting two Munising residents with saving the lives two kayakers who had capsized off Grand Island. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/kayakersrescuedbylocalresidents.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/neardrowningminersbeach.htm Mon, 13 Aug 2012 04:34:00 EST Park Rangers and Alger County EMS responded to a near drowning of two adult males on Miners Beach. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/neardrowningminersbeach.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2012-bestofthelake.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2012 09:46:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has received several “Best of the Lake” Awards from the readers of Lake Superior Magazine. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/2012-bestofthelake.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/wildflowerwalk.htm Wed, 09 May 2012 04:56:00 EST On Saturday, May 19 and May 26, join a naturalist on a Wildflower and Woodlands Walk. The program begins each Saturday at 1 p.m., Miners Castle. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/wildflowerwalk.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopttrail2012.htm Wed, 02 May 2012 06:41:00 EST The 2012 “Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Campsite and Adopt-a-Beach” orientation and training session will be Saturday, May 12, https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopttrail2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/glipmp-ea-review.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:27:00 EST The National Park Service has prepared an Environmental Assessment for a Great Lakes Invasive Plant Management Plan for ten parks located in the Great Lakes region. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/glipmp-ea-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/chapelroadworkcontinues.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:07:00 EST Due to the extent of construction, the last half mile of the Chapel Road and the Chapel-Mosquito trailhead parking area is closed until May 24. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/chapelroadworkcontinues.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/junior-ranger-2012.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:59:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will celebrate “National Junior Ranger Day” on April 21 from 1 pm to 4 pm with outdoor exploration and games at Sand Point in Munising. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/junior-ranger-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2012.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:18:00 EST Youth between the ages of 15 and 18 may apply for the YCC program. Application deadline is April 20. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/visitors-money-jobs.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:04:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that the more than 561,000 visitors to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in 2010 spent nearly $21 million in communities near the park. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/visitors-money-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/visitation-2011.htm Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:58:00 EST Visitation to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore was up 12.4 percent in 2011, https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/visitation-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/walt-loope-retires.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:40:00 EST Dr. Walt Loope, long time friend of the National Park Service, has retired after 37 years of federal service. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/walt-loope-retires.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/firesidechats2012.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:01:00 EST Join a Park Ranger for the 2012 Fireside Chat speaker series, public interpretive programs about the natural and cultural resources of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/firesidechats2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ski-2012.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:41:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore encourages folks to come out and enjoy the cross-country ski trails maintained by the National Park Service in Munising and Grand Marais. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ski-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/algerenergysaversconcludes.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:22:00 EST The Alger Energy Savers community engagement effort launched in January 2011 to help area residents understand the linkage between energy use and climate change and to increase energy efficiency throughout Alger County. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/algerenergysaversconcludes.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/admin-staff.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:34:00 EST PRNL introduces two recent additions to the Administrative staff, Information Technology Specialist Joshua Brewster and Administrative Assistant Michael Schneider. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/admin-staff.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/allen-duszynski.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:32:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is pleased to welcome Allen Duszynski to the park staff. Duszynski will be serving as the park’s new Equipment Operator. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/allen-duszynski.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/gm-front-porch.htm Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:49:00 EST The Harbor of Refuge building on Coast Guard Point in Grand Marais is getting a new front porch, thanks to the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/gm-front-porch.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/munisingrangelight2011.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:04:00 EST Work is underway on the Munising Range Light keepers dwelling. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/munisingrangelight2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/lake-superior-overlook-opens.htm Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:08:00 EST Significant improvements are complete at “Lake Superior Overlook” along the newly completed Alger County Road H-58. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/lake-superior-overlook-opens.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/chapelroad2011.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:48:00 EST Several facility improvements are underway in the Mosquito-Chapel trailhead. The last half mile of Chapel Road and parking area will be closed November 21, 2011, to May 24, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/chapelroad2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/artist-2011.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:04:00 EST Photographer Paul Petersen from Muskegon, Michigan, has been selected as the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Artist In Residence for 2011. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/artist-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ausableday2011.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:30:00 EST In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will host the annual “Au Sable Day” on Saturday, September 24. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ausableday2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/alger-energy-savers-program-on-august-11.htm Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:30:00 EST On Thursday, August 11, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore interpreter Andrea Chynoweth will give a slide presentation on the Alger Energy Savers program and climate changes affecting the Lakeshore. The free program will held at the Alger County Heritage Center in Munising beginning at 7 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/alger-energy-savers-program-on-august-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/researchvesselvisitsprnl.htm Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:30:00 EST Underwater sonar data is being collected in Lake Superior and Munising Bay to model near-shore coastal dynamics around Sand Point. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/researchvesselvisitsprnl.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/altran2011.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Altran are offering special access Saturdays to the Au Sable Light Station for mobility impaired individuals. The Saturdays are June 18, July 16, August 20, and September 24. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/altran2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/mitep-visits-lakeshore.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST The program is a math – science partnership funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, and a collaboration between the Lakeshore, Michigan Teacher Excellence Program and Michigan Technological University. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/mitep-visits-lakeshore.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/harvard-climate-fellow.htm Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Luis Mena, of the Puntarenas region of Costa Rica, has joined the park staff as a Harvard University Climate Fellow. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/harvard-climate-fellow.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/great-lakes-ipmp-ea.htm Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service is planning to prepare an Environmental Assessment for a Great Lakes Invasive Plant Management Plan for the ten parks located in the Great Lakes region. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/great-lakes-ipmp-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2011.htm Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST A summer work opportunity is available for area young people through the Youth Conservation Corps program at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/march-2011-science-cafe.htm Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Join us for a presentation and lively discussion at this monthly series of Science Cafes in Munising. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/march-2011-science-cafe.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/economic-benefit-2009.htm Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST A recently updated National Park Service study estimates that the existence of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore results in over $20 million of annual spending and supports a total of 300 jobs in the local community. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/economic-benefit-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/february-2011-science-cafe.htm Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Join us for a presentation and lively discussion at this monthly series of Science Cafes in Munising. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/february-2011-science-cafe.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fireside-chats-2011.htm Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Join a Park Ranger for the Fireside Chat speaker series. Enjoy new information, discussion and refreshments. All programs are at 7 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fireside-chats-2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/algerenergysavers.htm Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST With funding from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Superior Watershed Partnership and Land Trust are teaming up to launch a new energy saving program called Alger Energy Savers. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/algerenergysavers.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/johnochman-retires.htm Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST Following more than 30 years at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, John Ochman will retire on January 1, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/johnochman-retires.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/conserving-alger-report.htm Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST From the Superior Watershed Partnership. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/conserving-alger-report.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/robert-maxon.htm Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is pleased to announce that Robert Maxon has joined the park staff as the Facility Management Software Systems Specialist. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/robert-maxon.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/hughes-tembreull.htm Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Ranger Shaun Hughes and Ranger Amber Tembreull have been added to the permanent staff as Park Rangers in the Resource and Visitor Protection Division at the Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/hughes-tembreull.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/cindy-heyd.htm Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has a new Wildlife Biologist. Cindy Heyd has transferred from Colorado, where she most recently served as a Natural Resource Program Manager at Dinosaur National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/cindy-heyd.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/artist-2010.htm Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Artist in Residence for 2010 is Ramona Maziarz from Middletown, Delaware. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/artist-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/women-2010.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST The sixteenth annual Women of Honor Observance will be held on Tuesday, September 14. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/women-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/lt-bvr-rd-closed-2010.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST The Little Beaver Lake Campground and its access road in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be closed to all traffic and campers beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/piro/lt-bvr-rd-closed-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/pwc-use-continues.htm Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST The U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia has issued a ruling regarding a lawsuit regarding the regulations that allowed limited personal watercraft use at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Gulf Islands National Seashore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/pwc-use-continues.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/concession-contract-issued.htm Sun, 23 May 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service has issued a formal concessions contract to Pictured Rocks Cruises, Inc., of Munising to continue to offer non-stop narrated boats tours of the spectacular sandstone cliffs within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/concession-contract-issued.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt-2010.htm Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s 2010 “Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Campsite” orientation and training session will be Saturday, May 8. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2010.htm Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Past, present and want-to-be Junior Rangers and their families are invited to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Saturday, April 24, as the Lakeshore celebrates “National Junior Ranger Day.” https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/science-cafe-april-2010.htm Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST The first Munising Science Café will be held on April 22 at 7 p.m. in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/science-cafe-april-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/np-week-2010.htm Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST To celebrate National Park Week, please join Park Ranger David Kronk for guided hike to Miners Castle to Miners Beach and back on Saturday, April 24.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/np-week-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2010.htm Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST Youth between the ages of 15 and 18 may apply for the YCC program. Application deadline is April 30. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/brad-retires.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST After more than 30 years of federal government service, Brad P. Bradley retired on January 2, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/brad-retires.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/leutschernamedchief.htm Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has a new Chief for their Division of Science and Natural Resources. Bruce Leutscher, who has served as a park biologist since April 2000, has been promoted to the Division Chief position.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/leutschernamedchief.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/doi-awards.htm Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore issues awards to cooperating law enforcement agencies on behalf of the U.S. Department of Interior for Excellence in Service in the investigation and prosecution associated with the murder of Juanita Richardson https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/doi-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/chapel-close.htm Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Chapel Road will be temporarily closed from 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, to 6 p.m., on Friday, October 16. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/chapel-close.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/road-projects-underway.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST The H-58 upgrade project will require closing an additional section of road between Twelvemile Beach Campground and Hurricane River Campground effective October 5. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/road-projects-underway.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/day-of-service-and-celebration.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Be part of an unprecedented event on September 26 when Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and national parks across the country invite you to make America’s Best Idea – the national parks – even better.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/day-of-service-and-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/americas-best-idea.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST On Sunday, September 27, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” a 12-hour, six-part documentary series, will premiere on PBS.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/americas-best-idea.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/americathebeautifulquarter.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Selected for the America the Beautiful Quarters™ Program. Coin will be released in 2018 by the U.S. Mint. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/americathebeautifulquarter.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/artist2009.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST This year's artist, John Agnew, will present a program of his work along with an exhibit of his drawings at the Alger County Heritage Center on Wednesday, September 23 https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/artist2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/little-beaver-road-ea.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST Superintendent Jim Northup announces that the Environmental Assessment/ Assessment of Effect for the proposed rehabilitation of Little Beaver Lake Road is available for a 30-day public review and comment period.   https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/little-beaver-road-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/women-2009.htm Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST The public is invited to attend the fourteenth annual Woman of Honor Observance to be held on Thursday, August 27. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/women-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/transportation-interpreter.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, in cooperation with Pictured Rocks Cruises, welcomes Catherine Kimar aboard the cruise boats this season as a Transportation Interpreter.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/transportation-interpreter.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/bbw-celebration.htm Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST A standing room only crowd packed the Alger County Heritage Center on June 30 for a celebration of the Beaver Basin Wilderness. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/bbw-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/bronze-medallion.htm Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore announces availability of a new bronze medallion, commemorating the natural and cultural history of the park. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/bronze-medallion.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/canoe-builder.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is celebrating Chippewa or Anishnabe culture this week by hosting a birch bark canoe maker. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/canoe-builder.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/bb-wilderness-celebration.htm Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST June 30 Celebration Planned for New Beaver Basin Wilderness at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/bb-wilderness-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/national-trails-day-2009.htm Sun, 31 May 2009 20:00:00 EST The American Hiking Society's signature trail awareness program inspires the public and trail enthusiasts nationwide to seek out their favorite trails to discover, learn about, and celebrate trails. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/national-trails-day-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/junior-ranger-days-2009.htm Wed, 13 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Summer Junior Ranger programs are offered this June at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The programs will be held June 8 and 9 and June 15 and 16. Alger County children entering grades 4 through 7 are invited to attend.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/junior-ranger-days-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt-trail-2009.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s 2009 “Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Campsite” orientation and training session will be Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Munising Falls Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt-trail-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/junior-ranger-2009.htm Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Past and present Junior Rangers are invited to National Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 25, to explore, learn, and protect your National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/junior-ranger-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/beaver-basin-wilderness.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Statement of Jim Northup, Superintendent, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, regarding Congressional approval of the designation of the Beaver Basin Wilderness within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/beaver-basin-wilderness.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/meg-hahr.htm Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has a new Chief for their Division of Science and Natural Resources. Margaret “Meg” Hahr has transferred from Alaska, where she most recently served as an Ecologist at Kenai Fjords National Park. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/meg-hahr.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pbs-film.htm Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST “Where Do the Children Play?” will be shown in the Mather Auditorium in Munising on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Admission is free, as is popcorn. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pbs-film.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ice-fishing-2009.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Winter weather has settled in across the Upper Peninsula and ice is returning to inland lakes and Munising Bay. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ice-fishing-2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/call-park-ranger.htm Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Park Rangers are at the top of the call list for visitors, other park staff, and local law enforcement agencies. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/call-park-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/range-light-facelift.htm Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST The Munising front and rear range lights are being sandblasted, undercoated, and painted to protect them from Munising’s varied and often harsh environment. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/range-light-facelift.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/economic-benefit-2007.htm Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST A recently updated NPS study estimates the economic benefit of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for the local community is over $20 million annually. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/economic-benefit-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ski-2008.htm Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore extends an invitation to the public to come enjoy the groomed cross-country ski trails in the park. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ski-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/twelvemile-lifesave.htm Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST Two men from downstate Michigan were recognized for their selfless and heroic actions related to a near drowning incident at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore earlier this summer. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/twelvemile-lifesave.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/hunting-2008.htm Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST Hunters are welcome and the National Park Service seeks the cooperation of all our visitors in protecting and sharing the resources of the park during the hunt.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/hunting-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ausableday2008.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST On Saturday, September 27, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will host the annual “Au Sable Day” at the historic 1874 Au Sable Light station near Grand Marais. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ausableday2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/women-2008.htm Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST The fourteenth annual Alger County Women of Honor Observance will be held on Thursday, September 25, at the Alger County Heritage Center, located at 1496 Washington Street in Munising.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/women-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/changing-guard.htm Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST This summer for the first time, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has opened the Au Sable Light Station Museum and Information Center. This has largely been accomplished through the efforts of volunteer lighthouse keepers.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/changing-guard.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/little-beaver-road-rehab.htm Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore proposes to rehabilitate Little Beaver Lake Road in Alger County, Michigan. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/little-beaver-road-rehab.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/do-your-part.htm Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and the National Parks Conservation Association have launched a new website. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/do-your-part.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/control-invasives.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST The work will occur within the Lakeshore annually to protect groups of native plants and habitat necessary for native species to thrive. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/control-invasives.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/richardson-sentenced.htm Sun, 18 May 2008 20:00:00 EST National Park Service expresses appreciation for outstanding work of other agencies in investigation and prosecution of Thomas Richardson for the murder of his wife within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/richardson-sentenced.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/lnt-2008.htm Tue, 13 May 2008 20:00:00 EST On June 7-8, 2008, a “Leave No Trace” course will be held at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/lnt-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/cfp-action-plan.htm Thu, 01 May 2008 20:00:00 EST The Climate Friendly Parks Action Plan addresses a set of actions the park will pursue beginning immediately to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from park operations and visitation. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/cfp-action-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fees-increase-2008.htm Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST All funds collected remain in the park for maintenance and enhancement of facilities and services. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fees-increase-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/np-day-2008.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST National Park Children's Day 2008: Ranger Dave Kronk will host two youth programs on Saturday, April 26. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/np-day-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt-2008.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s 2008 “Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Campsite” orientation and training session will be Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/chief-ranger.htm Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Tim Colyer selected as new Chief Ranger for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/chief-ranger.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/maintenance-crew.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Parks like Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore rely on a very talented – and often overlooked – group of people often simply called “the maintenance crew.” https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/maintenance-crew.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/npweek-2008.htm Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Celebrate National Park Week - April 19-27, 2008. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/npweek-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/vhs-emergency.htm Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Effective April 1, several emergency restrictions have been issued to protect the park’s fishery resources from viral hemorrhagic septicemia.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/vhs-emergency.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2008.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Area young people will share in the summer work opportunity offered through the Youth Conservation Corps program, administered by Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/vhs-plan-approved.htm Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST The four NPS areas and the Grand Portage Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa have approved a plan to protect park and tribal fishery resources from viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS).  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/vhs-plan-approved.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fireside-chats-2008.htm Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST On Wednesdays in March, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will offer "fireside chats” about the natural and cultural resources of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fireside-chats-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/vhs-prevention.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST Non-native virus poses serious threat to native fish and ecosystems. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/vhs-prevention.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/bb-garage-removed.htm Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST The old garage served the Michigan-Wisconsin Pipeline Company when it operated a private resort on the shores of Beaver Lake. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/bb-garage-removed.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/kronk-maoee-naaee.htm Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST National Park Service Park Ranger David Kronk, who manages the Education Outreach Program for schools and youth groups at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, was selected by two organizations to help them promote environmental education. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/kronk-maoee-naaee.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/larry-retires.htm Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Larry Hach, chief ranger at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan, will retire on January 3 after a 35-year career that has taken him to six National Park Service areas. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/larry-retires.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/white-house-ornament.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST For 2007, each NPS area was invited to contribute to the Blue Room Christmas Tree by decorating a six inch gold tree ornament. Parks were asked to select a local artist to create the ornament.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/white-house-ornament.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/sandy-retires.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore purchasing agent Sandra Girard recently announced her retirement, effective November 30, after over 20 years of continuous service to the park. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/sandy-retires.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/grand-sable-lake-boat-campsite.htm Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has established a new boat-in backcountry campsite on Grand Sable Lake. This new campsite will be available for public use next season, beginning May 1, 2008. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/grand-sable-lake-boat-campsite.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ea-miners-dam.htm Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST Public Comment Invited on Draft Environmental Assessment for Repair of Miners River Sea Lamprey Barrier in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Alger County, Michigan. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ea-miners-dam.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/furnishings-donations.htm Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST The Lakeshore is seeking donations of furniture and other period memorabilia for the Au Sable Light Station. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/furnishings-donations.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/natl-public-lands-day-2007.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore extends an invitation to celebrate National Public Lands Day at the Au Sable Light Station on Saturday, September 29. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/natl-public-lands-day-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/au-sable-day-2007.htm Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore extends an invitation to area residents and visitors to celebrate the Au Sable Light Station’s 133rd birthday, Saturday, September 29.   https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/au-sable-day-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fire-ban-lifted.htm Mon, 03 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST The emergency fire ban implemented August 16 within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore backcountry was lifted on Tuesday, September 4, 2007. The lakeshore has received substantial rainfall that reduced the fire danger. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fire-ban-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/step-back-in-history.htm Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST The year was 1874. Barbed wire and Levi jeans were patented in the U.S. The “Impressionists” were painting their famous landscapes in France. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/step-back-in-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/alger-women-2007.htm Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST The public is invited to attend the thirteenth annual Alger County Women of Honor Observance on Thursday, August 30. The program will be held at the Alger County Heritage Center, located at 1496 Washington Street in Munising.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/alger-women-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fire-ban-2007.htm Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Webmaster's note: This fire ban was lifted September 4. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fire-ban-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/miners-beach-parking-opens.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST A brief dedication and celebration of this facility improvement will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 16, at the new parking lot. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/miners-beach-parking-opens.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/discover-your-lakeshore.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Superintendent Jim Northup announced the park’s second annual “Discover Your Lakeshore" program designed specifically for the local community. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/discover-your-lakeshore.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/sand-point-beach.htm Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST The Weather Channel has named Sand Point Beach within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore as one of the “Top Five Summer Beaches in America” https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/sand-point-beach.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/climate-friendly-park-workshop.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will host a “Climate Friendly Parks Workshop” on July 19 in Munising. The workshop will be jointly conducted by the National Park Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/climate-friendly-park-workshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/h58-public-hearing.htm Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST The Alger County Road Commission has scheduled a public hearing on July 5, 7 p.m., regarding the environmental assessment for the Construction of H-58 (phases 3, 4 and 5) from Buck Hill to 1300 feet west of the Hurricane River. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/h58-public-hearing.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pukaskwa-visit.htm Wed, 23 May 2007 20:00:00 EST On May 9 and 10, seven members of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore management team met with six Parks Canada managers from Pukaskwa National Park, the Northern Ontario Field Unit and the St. Mary's Canal Historic Site.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/pukaskwa-visit.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/lnt-2007.htm Wed, 23 May 2007 20:00:00 EST On June 9-10, 2007, a Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics course will be held at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Participants will canoe and camp overnight in the park and learn first-hand the seven principles of Leave No Trace. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/lnt-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2007.htm Mon, 21 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Children and adults can participate in a fun-filled and free event on Saturday, June 2, from noon until 2 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/parks-canada-meeting.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST Managers from Pukaskwa National Park and the Northern Ontario Field Unit of Parks Canada are meeting in Munising on May 9 and 10. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/parks-canada-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2007.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST Area young people will share in the summer work opportunity offered through the Youth Conservation Corps program, administered by Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/ycc-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/np-week-2007.htm Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Park Ranger David Kronk for an hour long slide presentation on the history of the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/np-week-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt-2007.htm Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s 2007 “Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Campsite” orientation and training session will be Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adopt-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fee-increase-2008.htm Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:00:00 EST New fees would not go into effect until summer of 2008. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/fee-increase-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/balancingnature-commerce.htm Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST A group of community representatives, from a broad spectrum of agencies and organizations accepted an invitation to attend a workshop in late January entitled, “Balancing Nature and Commerce in Communities that Neighbor Public Lands.” https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/balancingnature-commerce.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/firesidechats2007.htm Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST Please join us for all six presentations about the natural or cultural resources of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore during this “Fireside Chat” series of one hour programs given by Lakeshore staff. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/firesidechats2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/snowmobileregs.htm Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST Within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, snowmobiles are permitted on the frozen waters of Lake Superior and Grand Sable Lake, and on specific designated roads and road shoulders. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/snowmobileregs.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/sandpointgarage.htm Thu, 04 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST The park plans to remove an old garage and storage building from along the Sand Point Road within the Sand Point area of the national lakeshore.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/sandpointgarage.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/nosnow2007.htm Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST The lack of early season snow and unseasonably warm temperatures are creating unique opportunities for visitors to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the central Upper Peninsula. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/nosnow2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/apparentsuicide.htm Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:00:00 EST On Saturday evening, October 28, Michigan State Police received a report from two hikers that discovered the victim while hiking near Trappers Lake. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/apparentsuicide.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/40th-october14.htm Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore invites the public to join in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the authorization of America’s first National Lakeshore on Saturday, October 14, at 10 a.m. at Mather Auditorium, 411 Elm Avenue, Munising.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/40th-october14.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/economicbenefit.htm Thu, 07 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST A new NPS study estimates that the economic value of the existence of PRNL for the local community is $19.3 million annually, and reports that the presence of the park supports a total of 461 jobs. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/economicbenefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/artist2006.htm Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST Sharon Sharp and Lucia Harrison, Artists in Residence, will present a program “Handmade Book Journey” on Thursday, September 7, at 7 p.m.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/artist2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/eya-exhibitopens.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service traveling exhibit “Experience Your America” opens at the Alger County Heritage Center on August 25.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/eya-exhibitopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/kayakdonation.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore recently accepted a generous donation of two sea kayaks and related equipment for water patrol on Lake Superior and inland lakes. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/kayakdonation.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/boydies.htm Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST Boy dies after sand tunnel cave-in accident along the Grand Sable Dunes on August 15. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/boydies.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/algerwomenofhonor2006.htm Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST The twelfth annual Alger County Women of Honor Observance will be held Wednesday, August 23. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/algerwomenofhonor2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/minersbeachparkingexpansion.htm Thu, 03 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST The parking area is being expanded to address increased visitation at this popular area within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/minersbeachparkingexpansion.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/eylakeshore.htm Wed, 02 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST An opportunity for local community, civic, and business leaders to gain a better understanding of park operations. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/eylakeshore.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/honoraryphotographer.htm Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST Mr. Ed Lasich named the “Honorary Official Photographer” for Pictured Rocks NL. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/honoraryphotographer.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/visitorfatality.htm Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:00:00 EST On the morning of Thursday, June 22, a visitor fell to her death from a cliff above Lake Superior. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/visitorfatality.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/naturalization.htm Wed, 21 Jun 2006 20:00:00 EST On June 21, 44 former immigrants became United States citizens at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/naturalization.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/campgroundsopen2006.htm Mon, 22 May 2006 20:00:00 EST Drive-in campgrounds at Pictured Rocks are open for the the season. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/campgroundsopen2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/newboatingregs.htm Wed, 10 May 2006 20:00:00 EST PWC are now permitted to operate within the lakeshore’s one-quarter mile water boundary on Lake Superior from near Sand Point to the east end of Miners Beach. Only electric outboard motors may be used on Little Beaver and Beaver Lakes. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/newboatingregs.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/30yearemployees.htm Mon, 01 May 2006 20:00:00 EST Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore now has a total of five employees recognized for 30 years of federal public service. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/30yearemployees.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/banashfirewood.htm Mon, 17 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST To prevent the potential spread of emerald ash borer, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will implement a ban on ash firewood effective May 1, 2006. Ash firewood is a carrier for the emerald ash borer, a small exotic insect. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/banashfirewood.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adoptatrail.htm Sun, 16 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST Under this new program, interested individuals or groups who love to hike and camp in the park can adopt a section of trail or a backcountry campsites. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/adoptatrail.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/minerscastlecollapse.htm Thu, 13 Apr 2006 20:00:00 EST On Thursday morning, April 13, the northeast turret of Miners Castle collapsed. One turret remains on Miners Castle, the best-known feature of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/minerscastlecollapse.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/communitypartnernews.htm Sun, 26 Feb 2006 19:00:00 EST Lakeshore strives to work more closely with community partners to serve area visitors. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/communitypartnernews.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/enhancecommunityties.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:00:00 EST Lakeshore strives to work more closely with community partners to serve area visitors. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/enhancecommunityties.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/final-rule-pwc.htm Sun, 30 Oct 2005 19:00:00 EST The Final Rule for personal watercraft at Pictured Rocks National allows PWC to operate on Lake Superior within the boundaries of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore from the western boundary to the east end of Miners Beach.  https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/final-rule-pwc.htm https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/northupsixthsupt.htm Tue, 26 Apr 2005 20:00:00 EST Effective May 1, 2005, Northup will be the sixth Superintendent at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. https://www.nps.gov/piro/learn/news/northupsixthsupt.htm