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Parkway
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Maryland
This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from the capital city since 1954.
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National Historical Park
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
District of Columbia, Maryland, West Virginia
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeli…
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Park
Catoctin Mountain Park
Maryland
President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration and the…
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National Preserve
Big Thicket National Preserve
Texas
Life of all types abounds in the Big Thicket. This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life found where multiple habitats meet in southeast Texas.…
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National Park Service site
National Capital Parks-East
District of Columbia
National Capital Parks — East invites you to explore more than 8,000 acres of scenic parkland, historic landmarks, and vibrant community spaces across Washington, D.…
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National Historic Site
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Massachusetts
In the 1600's, on the banks of the Saugus River, something extraordinary happened! Explore the place where European iron makers brought their special skills to a you…
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Current closures and notices from the National Park Service. Check the park page before you go.
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Park Closure
Paradise Road Status: Gate closed at Longmire: projected to open tomorrow
Mount Rainier National Park · WA
11/11/2026: The road is open to Longmire. All vehicles, including 4WD and AWD, must carry tire chains and be ready to use them. The gate at Longmire to Paradise is…
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Park Closure
Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road will temporarily close on Nov. 12 at 5 pm
Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road will temporarily close on Thursday, November 12, at 5 pm due to a forecast of snow. Call…
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Park Closure
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive Winter Closure
Great Basin National Park · NV
Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive is closed to vehicle traffic at Osceola Ditch (4.5 miles up the road) for winter weather.
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Park Closure
El Calderon Trail closed for construction through November 2026
El Malpais National Monument · NM
The El Calderon Trail and parking lot are closed from August 2025 through November 2026 for a major improvement project. NPS Road 100 will remain open for local traffic…
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Information
Visitor center closed Thanksgiving Day
El Malpais National Monument · NM
The El Malpais Visitor Center will be closed on Thursday, November 26, for Thanksgiving. The rest of the park is open to visit while the visitor center is closed.
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Information
Site Elevator Out of Service
Hamilton Grange National Memorial · NY
The elevator to the historic floor of Hamilton Grange is currently out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Information
Hurricane Ridge Road Open, Wednesday 11/11, 9:00am
Hurricane Ridge Road will open for the day. The road will close to uphill traffic at Heart o' the Hills entrance station at 4pm, and all cars will need to be below the…
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Information
Great Hall, Faneuil Hall Closures: November 2026
Boston National Historical Park · MA
Due to scheduled events, the Great Hall will close on November 8 and 13. The Great Hall will close at 3pm on November 7 and 21. The Visitor Center Desk on the market…
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Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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30th Anniversary Artist Showcase
This year marks an important milestone, three decades of continued preservation, reflection, and partnership at Washita. The 30th Anniversary event…
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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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Major Ernest Franklin Poff and the Wilson's Creek Centennial Exhibit
The temporary exhibit depicts the life and military service of Major Ernest Poff, a West Point graduate and World War II veteran. Major Poff was also…
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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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Special Exhibit: 170 years of Hardscrabble, Grant's Cabin (through January 19, 2027)
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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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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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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