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National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Arizona
Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs a…
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National Park Service site
The White House and President's Park
District of Columbia
The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is more than the President's residence; it is a site for protests and…
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Memorial
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
District of Columbia
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest leaders of the 20th century.
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National Park
Zion National Park
Utah
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Ex…
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National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 pr…
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National Monument
El Morro National Monument
New Mexico
Imagine the refreshment of finding water after days of dusty travel. A reliable waterhole hidden at the base of a sandstone bluff made El Morro (the headland) a popu…
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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
Visitor Center Parking Lot CLOSED on Saturday, October 24, All Day
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site · TN
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Parking Lot located on Academy Street in downtown Greeneville will be closed on Saturday, October 24, from sunrise to sunset, for…
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Park Closure
Tall Grass Loop and Scenic Overlook Trails closed
Fort Davis National Historic Site · TX
For your safety, the Tall Grass Loop Trail and Scenic Overlook Switchback Trail are closed due to severe weather damage to Historic Building 15. A fenced area around the…
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Park Closure
Cape Point & Frisco campgrounds and several ORV ramps remain closed
Cape Hatteras National Seashore · NC
The Cape Point and Frisco campgrounds and several off-road vehicle routes are currently closed. Reopening will begin after conditions improve and post-storm assessments…
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Park Closure
The Virgin River Narrows and all slot canyons closed
Zion National Park · UT
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Zion National Park. All slot canyons are closed, and permits will not be issued at this time.
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Information
Haleakalā Phones Not Working
Park phones are currently not accepting incoming calls. To reach the park with questions please email: HALE_INTERPRETATION@NPS.GOV or call 808-490-9870. This is cell…
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Information
Waterwheels are currently inoperable. Free scheduled tours will continue
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site · MA
Due to a mechanical issue, we are currently unable to run waterwheels during the 10:00 AM Waterwheel Demonstrations and 2:00 PM Industrial Site Tours. Free ranger…
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Information
DeMartin Trail and Campground
Redwood National and State Parks · CA
As part of CalTrans work to develop a new highway route that is more stable and safer, they will be undertaking geotechnical drilling this fall and winter. Hikers and…
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Current East Rim Trail Status: Open
Cuyahoga Valley National Park · OH
As of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the East Rim Trail System remains open. For more information, visit the website linked below. In good conditions the mountain bike…
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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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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 (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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"Every Man Was at His Best": Cannons and Artillery at Vicksburg
Come learn about cannons, the men on the crews, and what it took to fire the "big boom" during the Civil War. Discover some of the stories of…
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'Ohe Kāpala with Chantel Chung
Join us for a demonstration of ʻohe kāpala, a traditional Hawaiian method of printing using carved bamboo stamps. Cultural practitioner Chantal Chung…
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