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National Monument
Scotts Bluff National Monument
Nebraska
Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mo…
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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 Scenic Riverway
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Minnesota, Wisconsin
Grab your paddle and your longing for adventure and head to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers! Together they form the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, offering o…
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National Park
Congaree National Park
South Carolina
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United S…
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National River & Recreation Area
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Kentucky, Tennessee
Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland Ri…
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National Monument
Buck Island Reef National Monument
U.S. Virgin Islands
Welcome to Buck Island Reef National Monument, called “the finest marine garden in the Caribbean Sea” by President John F. Kennedy. Snorkel the famous underwater tra…
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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
Road to Rim Village will CLOSE at 5:00 PM Today, 11/13
Crater Lake National Park · OR
The road from Park Headquarters to Rim Village will CLOSE at 5:00 PM today due to heavy snow from the current snowstorm. Roads are currently very slick and covered with…
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Park Closure
Auto Tour Detour on November 14
Gettysburg National Military Park · PA
There will be a detour on the Auto Tour on November 14 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. Please note, these times are approximate and are subject to change. To see the full…
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Park Closure
Holiday Hours -- Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center and Museum
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park · WA
The Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center and Museum is CLOSED Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and Thursday, November 26, 2026, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Park Closure
Holiday Hours -- Outdoor Recreation Information Center
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park · WA
The Outdoor Recreation Information Center inside the REI Seattle Flagship Store is CLOSED Thursday, November 26th, 2026, for the Thanksgiving holiday, and Friday…
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Caution
Gun Deer Season Closures (Nov. 21-29)
Ice Age National Scenic Trail · WI
Temporary closures will affect multiple Ice Age Trail segments during Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer season, Nov. 21-29. Closure locations, dates, and access conditions…
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Information
No Thru Traffic on LaFayette Road - Saturday, November 14
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park · GA, TN
The 46th Annual Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon will take place on November 14, 2026. To ensure a safe race, LaFayette Road, between Viniard-Alexander Road and…
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Information
Park Phone System Outage
Fort Bowie National Historic Site · AZ
Due to a phone system issue, the visitor center phone is currently unavailable. Use the contact button below for questions. In case of emergency, dial 911.
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Information
Partial Parking Lot Closure Saturday, November 14, 2026
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park · NJ
There will be a partial closure of the Overlook Parking lot (72 McBride Ave). The north end of the parking lot will be closed from 7:30am-3:30pm for a construction…
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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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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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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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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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Penn Center's Heritage Days (event page, opens in a new tab)
Penn Center is holding its annual Heritage Days Festival November 12-14, 2026. For a full schedule of events visit…
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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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