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National Historic Site
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Arkansas
Named for the father who died shortly before his birth, William Jefferson Blythe III later became the 42nd President of the United States. In Hope, the experiences s…
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National Memorial
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
New York
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he buil…
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National Park Service site
Alcatraz Island
California
Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security fe…
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National Battlefield
Petersburg National Battlefield
Virginia
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the…
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Memorial
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Ohio
Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial was established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie, during the War of 1812, and to celebrate the l…
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National Park
Great Basin National Park
Nevada
From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the sagebrush-covered foothills, Great Basin National Park hosts a sample of the incredible diversity of the larger Gr…
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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
The Virgin River Narrows closed to top-down travel
Zion National Park · UT
The Virgin River Narrows is closed to top-down travel due to high water. The lower section of the Narrows from Big Spring down and canyons leading into this section are…
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Park Closure
Paradise Road Status: Early Morning Update
Mount Rainier National Park · WA
11/07/2026 The road is open to Longmire and the gate at Longmire to Paradise is expected to open at 9:00 a.m. All vehicles, including 4WD and AWD, must carry tire chains…
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Park Closure
Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway Closed to Vehicles for Events: Nov. 6-7
Redwood National and State Parks · CA
From October-May, the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway is closed to any motorized vehicles the first Saturday of the month for Hike and Bike Day. Park visitors are…
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Caution
Prescribed Fire planned for November 9th and 10th for Shasta Divide.
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area · CA
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, in conjunction with U.S. Wildland Fire Service personnel, plan to conduct prescribed fire near the eastern boundary of the park…
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Information
Phone Line
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park · VA
The park phone line is experiencing technical difficulties. To contact the park, please call 540-693-3241 or email frsp_info@nps.gov.
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Information
White House Visitor Center Will Open at 12:00PM on November 7, 2026
The White House and President's Park · DC
Due to a planned power outage in the building, the White House Visitor Center will open at 12:00PM on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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Information
Winter Season Closures
Mount Rainier National Park · WA
The following regular winter season road closures are in place: Paradise Valley, Ricksecker Point, Stevens Canyon, White River, & Sunrise Roads. Closed roads may be open…
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Information
Parking lot striping beginning November 9, 2026
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park · VA
Parking lots throughout the park will be re-painted during the week of November 9. Workers will close parking lots on a rotation as they complete the striping. Each…
Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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"No War But an Abolition War:" Hopedale's Dilemma during the Civil War
Adin Ballou and William Francis Draper were both from Hopedale, MA. During the American Civil War, one was an ardent pacifist while the other served…
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2026 BARK in the Park Hike!
Join Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument and the Friends of Mountainair Animal Shelter (FOMAS) for another BARK in the Park Hike! Just like our…
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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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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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