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National Historic Site
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
New York
As president, Theodore Roosevelt created protections for ordinary citizens, began regulation of big business, and made the US a major force in international affairs.…
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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 Historic Site
James A Garfield National Historic Site
Ohio
A front porch can serve many purposes. For some, it is a place to enjoy the breeze on a warm summer night. For others, a perch from which to keep eyes on what's happ…
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National Historic Site
Fort Davis National Historic Site
Texas
Fort Davis is one of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest. From 1854 to 1891, Fort Davis was strategically located…
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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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National Monument
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Arizona
Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally…
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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
Taylor Creek Trail Temporarily Closed
Zion National Park · UT
Taylor Creek Trail is temporarily closed due to flooding
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Park Closure
Adams NHP closed Monday, October 12
Adams National Historical Park · MA
The Visitor Center and historic homes are closed Monday, October 12. Park grounds are open daily sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center and historic homes are currently…
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Park Closure
Kolob Canyons Road Partially Closed
Zion National Park · UT
Kolob Canyons Road is closed beyond South Fork Trailhead due to rockfall until further notice.
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Park Closure
Going-to-the-Sun Road Temporary Closure
Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed between Avalanche and Jackson Glacier Overlook due to winter weather conditions on the alpine section of the road.
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Park Closure
Balsam Mountain Campground is closed
Great Smoky Mountains National Park · NC, TN
Balsam Mountain Campground is closed
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Caution
Road Damage/Debris on Road
Use caution when driving through Mojave National Preserve. Widespread storms have flooded, damaged and deposited debris on roads throughout the preserve. 4WD vehicles…
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Caution
Power Outages
Due to the impacts associated with the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, we are currently experiencing power outages at the Big Meadows Developed Area. As the day…
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Information
Park Facilities Closed
Ninety Six National Historic Site · SC
Park facilities will be closed in observance of Columbus Day on Monday, October 12. Park grounds will remain open. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, October 13.
Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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"The day must shortly come when these facts will be known to the World.”
Join us on the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Valcour Island for a new look at that legendary encounter traditionally credited with stopping the…
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$5 Ferry Weekend (event page, opens in a new tab)
Visit Spectacle Island or Peddocks Island for just $5 in celebration of the Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park 2026 season! Help us close…
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250th Deep Dive Tour: Headquarters of a Revolution (event page, opens in a new tab)
Entrance to the historic house is by guided tour only, and all tours are free of charge. General George Washington’s Cambridge headquarters was a…
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Fire Engine Display
The Big Bend Fire Department is hosting Fire Prevention Week activities, including a fire truck display and free give aways at the Panther Junction…
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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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Jr. Ranger Scavenger Hunt
Come by our Visitor Center and complete a special scavenger hunt and earn a copy of the book “Free Flowing: the Spirit of Obed Wild & Scenic River.”
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Maltese Cross Cabin Tour
Join a park ranger for a brief welcome chat exploring how Roosevelt’s experiences as a rancher, hunter, and outdoorsman in North Dakota helped shape…
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Special Exhibit: 170 years of Hardscrabble, Grant's Cabin
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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