Photo Release: Secretary Salazar Swears in Teresa Chambers as U.S. Park Police Chief

Consistent with the Trump administration’s commitment to reducing regulatory burdens and improving efficiency in government, the National Park Service today announced the adoption of 33 categorical exclusions under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act.

In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 7, the Department of the Interior today announced the designation of five new National Recreation Trails in six states, adding 387 miles to the National Trails System. The newly designated trails join a network of more than 1,300 existing National Recreation Trails, which can be found in every U.S. state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Today, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visited Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky to spotlight the park’s geological and cultural significance, while also highlighting the Department’s ongoing commitment to ensuring our National Parks remain open and ready for peak season this summer.