Five wounded warriors challenge their disabilities to take on the tallest peak in North America.

Chimney Rock, designated a national monument on Sept. 21, 2012

Vice President Biden, Secretary Salazar, and President of the Families of Flight 93, Patrick G. White, pause after laying a wreath at The Wall of Names at the Flight 93 National Memorial.

Muir Grove of Giant Sequoias at Sequoia National Park near Dorst Campground.

2012 Wounded Warrior Denali Challenge
Five Wounded Warriors Take on Tallest Peak in America

Chimney Rock Declared National Monument
Honors Native American Culture and Generates Tourism

September 11th Observance
Salazar and Biden Address Flight 93 National Memorial

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Latest Happenings

Interior Approves Susquehanna-Roseland Transmission Line

TUE, OCTOBER 2, 2012, 09:30 AM EST

Secretary Salazar announced that the National Park Service has approved construction of the 4.5 mile section of the proposed 146 mile Susquehanna-Roseland Transmission Line that crosses federal land Read More >

Secretary Salazar on Public Lands Day

SAT, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012, 11:10 AM EST

Please join Secretary Salazar in recognizing National Public Lands Day by participating at a service event in your area. Check out http://www.publiclandsday.org. Watch Video >

AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Interior, Agriculture, Army Announce Partnership in Support of the Connecticut River and Watershed National Blueway

SAT, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012, 11:06 AM EST

Officials announced that a memorandum of understanding has been signed outlining collaborative efforts to enhance conservation in support of the Connecticut River and Watershed National Blueway. Read More >

Interior Announces $43 Million Agreement for Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project

THU, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, 04:23 PM EST

Secretary Salazar and Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly announced a $43 million financial assistance agreement for design and construction of a portion of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project. Read More >

Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Hayes

Media Advisory: AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Interior, Agriculture, Army Corps to Make Connecticut River National Blueway Announcement

THU, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, 03:01 PM EST

Deputy Secretary Hayes will join federal, state and local officials to announce a major collaboration between the Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Read More >

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