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National Monument
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Arizona
Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally…
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National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Utah
Canyonlands is a wilderness of canyons, buttes, and spires carved by the Colorado River and Green River. The park is divided into four distinct districts; no roads j…
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National Geologic Trail
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail
Idaho, Montana, Oregon +1
At the end of the last Ice Age, 18,000 to 15,000 years ago, an ice dam in northern Idaho created Glacial Lake Missoula stretching 3,000 square miles around Missoula,…
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National Historical Park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Texas
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. A…
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National Battlefield
Tupelo National Battlefield
Mississippi
In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fierce…
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National Recreation Area
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Oklahoma
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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What needs attention
Current closures and notices from the National Park Service. Check the park page before you go.
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Park Closure
Mineral King Road in Sequoia National Park Is Closed for the Season
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · CA
The portion of Mineral King Road inside Sequoia National Park is closed for the winter season.
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Park Closure
Painted Desert Visitor Center Closed for Construction
Petrified Forest National Park · AZ
A major construction project is underway at Petrified Forest National Park. The Painted Desert Visitor Center is currently being renovated and is expected to reopen in…
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Park Closure
Recreational Driving: Wilderness Visitor Center Air Compressor Not Working
Fire Island National Seashore · NY
The air compressor at the Wilderness Visitor Center (adjacent to Smith Point County Park) is not currently working. Recreational Drivers should plan to bring a portable…
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Park Closure
Fort Wadsworth Will Be Closed From 6 pm October 30 Until 2 pm November 2
Gateway National Recreation Area · NJ, NY
Fort Wadsworth will close to the public on Friday, October 30 at 6 pm and reopen at 2 pm on Monday, November 2 due to the NYC Marathon.
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Park Closure
Cunard Road Closure
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve · WV
Cunard Road will be closed to vehicle traffic, starting on November 9 and will reopen in April 2027 due to road construction.
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Information
Tree Work with Parking Impacts on Jefferson St.
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park · CA
A project to replace declining trees will start on November 2 through November 20. Parking along the south side of Jefferson St. will be unavailable during the first…
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Information
Campground Amenities Unavailable November 16, 2026 through March 14, 2027
All campground amenities (water, electricity, & flush restrooms) at Steel Creek, Kyles Landing, Erbie, Ozark, and Rush will be turned off starting November 16. Camping…
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Information
2026 Tour Season Extended Through November 13
Adams National Historical Park · MA
The 2026 tour season is extended through Friday, November 13. The Visitor Center and Old House at Peace field and Stone Library are open 9am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday…
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Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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First Saturday Birdwalk
Are you interested in birds and do you enjoy being in nature? Join a ranger and a volunteer for our First Saturday Birdwalk at Ninety Six National…
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Oxon Cove Park Shoreline Cleanup (event page, opens in a new tab)
Join the National Park Service in removing garbage from Oxon Cove Park on the third Sunday of each month! This serene body of water feeds into the…
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Pavilion Program
Join a ranger for a talk at the Pavallion.
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Large Group Available for Reservation - Morning
This is an open slot for reservation. Indicate the date and morning or afternoon when reserving your visit.
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Meet a Rosie!
Meet a Living Link to WWII History On most Fridays, you have the unique opportunity to meet real WWII Home Front workers. These extraordinary…
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Historic Mill Open House (Mabry Mill - Milepost 176.2)
Take a stroll back in time at the historic Mabry Mill, a beloved Blue Ridge icon. Built by Ed Mabry with help from the local community in the early…
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Large Group Available for Reservation - Morning
This is an open slot for reservation. Indicate the date and morning or afternoon when reserving your visit.
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Large Group Available to Reserve - Afternoon
This is an open slot for reservation. Indicate the date and morning or afternoon when reserving your visit.
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