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National Park Service site
World War II Memorial
District of Columbia
Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory t…
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National Monument
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
Illinois
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to…
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National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brow…
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National Park Service site
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
District of Columbia
From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came here often when he needed to escape from the stresses of b…
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National Park Service site
Chesapeake Bay
Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland +4
Over 41 million acres are connected through the waters that flow to and through Chesapeake Bay. The National Park Service strives to connect people to the opportunit…
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National Monument
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Nevada
Over the last ~570,000 years, water has transformed the Upper Las Vegas Valley. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is an urban park that preserves the unique…
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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
Tioga Road (Hwy 120 through the park) temporarily closing Wednesday at 5 pm
Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) will temporarily close on Wednesday, October 21 at 5 pm due to a forecast of snow. Call 209/372-0200 (then 1…
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Park Closure
Visitor Center, Cave Tours, and Cave Access Trail are Closed for the Season
Timpanogos Cave National Monument · UT
The visitor center, caves, and access above the 1/4-way gate on the cave trail are currently closed for the winter season. The picnic areas, Swinging Bridge Nature…
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Park Closure
Recreational Driving Closed Due to Heavy Surf and Elevated Tides
Fire Island National Seashore · NY
Due to an offshore storm creating heavy surf, strong winds and elevated tides, portions of the beach west of Smith Point have become impassable to vehicles. Recreational…
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Park Closure
Temporary Closure of Rock Creek and Potomac Pkwy for Marine Corps Marathon
Rock Creek Park · DC
On Sunday, October 25 from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway will be temporarily closed between Virginia Avenue and Shoreham Drive to accommodate the…
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Park Closure
Some Trails Closed in the Grant Grove Area Due to Prescribed Burn Activity
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · CA
Firefighters conducted a prescribed burn in the vicinity of Grant Grove and the General Grant Tree from October 17 to October 19. Smoke and flame may be visible in the…
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Information
Archives and Collections Unavailable
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument · NE
The Agate Fossil Beds National Monument archive and collections are temporarily unavailable for research or study. If you have a pending research request or have…
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Information
Reroute in Effect — Verona Segment
Ice Age National Scenic Trail · WI
A reroute is in effect on the Verona Segment south of the Military Ridge Trail due to a collapsed culvert. Follow posted signage along the Military Ridge Trail and a…
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Road Open To: Mile 3 (Park Headquarters)
Denali National Park & Preserve · AK
The Denali Park Road is currently open to Mile 3, Park Headquarters. Snowy conditions beyond that point prevent vehicle travel, though pedestrian travel is permitted.
Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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Accessible Gothic Palace Tour (event page, opens in a new tab)
The 30-minute Accessible Tour of Lehman Caves visits the Gothic Palace, the first highly-decorated room of the cave and can accommodate a wheelchair…
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Adventure Through Davis Bayou: Ranger Led Hike
Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the William M…
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Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk
Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to lear n a bout the Ancestral Pueblo…
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Ansel Adams' Legacy and Your Digital Camera (Yosemite Valley) (event page, opens in a new tab)
Join a staff photographer to learn how to make better photographs with your DSLR camera. Classes hosted by The Ansel Adams Gallery.
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Archeology Talk
Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards…
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Arrowhead Jazz Band with James Jordan at 419 Decatur St
Arrowhead Jazz Band with James Jordan Tuesday at 3:00 pm At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center 419 Decatur St, New Orleans The…
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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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Special Exhibit: 170 years of Hardscrabble, Grant's Cabin
This special exhibit celebrates the 170th anniversary of the completion of Hardscrabble, the two-room log cabin built by Ulysses S. Grant while…
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