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National Battlefield
Stones River National Battlefield
Tennessee
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and polit…
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National Park Service site
Washington Monument
District of Columbia
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
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National Historical Park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Virginia
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The…
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National Monument
Lava Beds National Monument
California
Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield vo…
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Wild & Scenic River
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
Texas
For 196 miles, this free-flowing stretch of the Rio Grande winds its way through desert expanses and stunning canyons of stratified rock. For the well prepared, an e…
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National Monument
Navajo National Monument
Arizona
For centuries, the Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Zuni, and Navajo people have lived in the canyons. Springs fed farmlands on the canyon floor and homes were built…
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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 Closes at 3:30pm Today
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site · TN
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Visitor Center Parking Lot on Academy Street will close today at 3:30 pm for the annual City of Greeneville Halloween Happenings…
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Park Closure
Paradise Road Status: Gate closed at Longmire, projected to open tomorrow
Mount Rainier National Park · WA
10/29/2026 The road is open to Longmire. All vehicles, including 4WD and AWD, should carry tire chains and be ready to use them. The gate at Longmire to Paradise is…
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Park Closure
Kīpahulu District is Closed
Due to heavy rain and a statewide flood watch. Hāna Highway (main access to the district) has experienced closures and landslides impacting access. The district will…
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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 serves as the start location for the NYC Marathon. Fort Wadsworth will be closed to the public from 6:00 pm Friday, October 30 through 2:00 pm, Monday…
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Park Closure
Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road will temporarily close on Oct. 29 at 6 pm
Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) and Glacier Point Road will temporarily close on Thursday, October 29, at 6 pm due to a forecast of snow. Call…
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Park Closure
Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed for the season at Avalanche Creek on the west side of the park. On the east side, the closure is located at Rising Sun. Travel on open…
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Caution
Temporary Entrance to Visitor Center
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park · KS
As construction work continues in front of Monroe School (the park visitor center), visitors are asked to enter the building through the north door (to the right as you…
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Information
Most Park Roads Closing to Regular Vehicles November 1
Yellowstone National Park · ID, MT, WY
The last day to enjoy most of the park in a regular vehicle is October 31. Most roads will open to guided oversnow tours on December 15 (weather permitting). The road…
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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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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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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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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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