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Six parks picked at random. Every visit shows a different mix.
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Parkway
Natchez Trace Parkway
Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corrid…
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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 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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National Park & Preserve
Denali National Park & Preserve
Alaska
Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tu…
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National Monument
Pipestone National Monument
Minnesota
For over 3,000 years, Indigenous people have quarried the red stone at this site to make pipes used in prayer and ceremony - a tradition that continues to this day a…
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National Park Service site
World War I Memorial
District of Columbia
A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.
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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
Paradise Road Status: Gate closed at Longmire, projected to open tomorrow
Mount Rainier National Park · WA
10/25/2026 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 closed…
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Park Closure
SR 67 Has Reopened - South of Entrance Station. Scenics Remain Closed
Grand Canyon National Park · AZ
The North Rim Scenics (Cape Royal Road and Point Imperial Road) are closed through sunrise Nov. 3, 2026, to accommodate critical road repair and rehabilitation work. No…
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Park Closure
Playalinda District: Parking Lot #8-13
Canaveral National Seashore · FL
Attention Visitors:Due to strong winds and sand and water on the road, the following areas of the Playalinda District of Canaveral National Seashore are temporarily…
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Danger
Road conditions 10/25/26
Chaco Culture National Historical Park · NM
Due to heavy rains over the past several days, both roads are currently impassable. We do not advise visiting Chaco at this time; we strongly encourage you to postpone…
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Caution
Coastal Flooding
Fort Pulaski National Monument · GA
Due to coastal flooding, trails may be flooded, muddy, or impassable. For your safety, do not cross flooded sections of the trail.
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Caution
Mineral Bottom and White Rim Road are open but not recommended
Canyonlands National Park · UT
The Mineral Bottom Road switchbacks and west side of the White Rim Road are slippery and muddy due to recent rains. They are passable but travel is not recommended until…
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Information
Cave Creek Campground has closed for the season.
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve · OR
Cave Creek Campground has closed for the 2026 season. Camping options will open back up around Memorial Day weekend 2027.
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Information
The park has a new phone number!
Devils Tower National Monument · WY
The park now has a new phone number. Please call: 307-204-6428 for the information line.
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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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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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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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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