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  • Park

    Prince William Forest Park

    Virginia

    Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children's 'relief' camps during…

  • National Historic Site

    First Ladies National Historic Site

    Ohio

    First Ladies National Historic Site consists of two properties in downtown Canton, Ohio - the home of First Lady Ida Saxton-McKinley and our Visitor Center. Come lea…

  • National Park

    Isle Royale National Park

    Michigan

    Explore a rugged, isolated island far from our connected communities. Isle Royale offers adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, paddlers, and divers. Cross Lak…

  • National Historic Site

    Fort Laramie National Historic Site

    Wyoming

    Originally established as a private fur trading fort in 1834, Fort Laramie evolved into the largest and best-known military post on the Northern Plains before its ab…

  • National Monument & Preserve

    Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Idaho

    Craters of the Moon is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. We invite you to explore this "weird and scenic landscape" wh…

  • National Park Service site

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

    District of Columbia

    These words by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ushered the United States into World War II and defined what it is to be an American. Stop by this secluded memori…

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Current closures and notices from the National Park Service. Check the park page before you go.

  • Park Closure

    Angels Landing Temporarily Closed for Maintenance

    Zion National Park · UT

    Angels Landing Trail is temporarily closed for scheduled maintenance October 5 through October 8. Permits are not available for these dates.

  • Park Closure

    Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway closed from Canyon Junction to East Entrance

    Zion National Park · UT

    The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is currently closed from Canyon Junction to the East Entrance. There will be no through traffic until further notice. Zion Canyon Scenic…

  • Park Closure

    Bag Policy

    Adams National Historical Park · MA

    Bags larger than 9"x11"x5" are not permitted in the historic homes. The park does not have storage lockers for these items. Bags may not be left unattended and cannot be…

  • Park Closure

    Foothills Parkway West (between Wears Valley and Walland) is closed

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park · NC, TN

    Foothills Parkway West (between Wears Valley and Walland) is closed due to a road maintenance issue.

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  • Caution

    Road updates 10/3/26

    Chaco Culture National Historical Park · NM

    The only access point to the park is via the south road (Hwy 57). Please be advised that the road is muddy and has some deep sections of standing water and exposed…

  • Caution

    Creek Crossings 3, 4, and 5 Have Deep Water on the Medano Pass Primitive Rd

    Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve · CO

    The third, fourth, and fifth creek crossings on the 4WD Only Medano Pass Primitive Road have deep water crossings. Motorists are advised to use caution and exercise…

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  • Caution

    Road Damage

    Amache National Historic Site · CO

    Due to damage from heavy rains, some roads may require high clearance or 4x4 vehicles for passage. Please use caution when approaching and driving on roadways. Trailers…

  • Information

    Operating Hours

    Canaveral National Seashore · FL

    The seashore is currently operating on the hours of 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Last entry into the seashore is at 5:00 pm.

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Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.

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  • A Quiet Dream: A Walk on Mr. Rockefeller's Roads

    Next session Sunday, October 4. Acadia National Park · ME
    Sundays · 9:00 AM–11:00 AM Free

    Enjoy a 2-mile walk on the carriage roads with a ranger and visit the oldest stone bridge in the carriage road system. Along the way visitors will…

  • Abner Cloud House Tour

    Sunday, October 4. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park · DC, MD, WV
    Through Dec 6 · 12:00 PM–4:00 PM · 4940 Canal Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007 Free

    Built in 1801 by Abner Cloud, Jr., the house is considered one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in Washington D.C. Pre-dating the…

  • Abó Ranger-Guided Hikes

    Next session Sunday, October 4. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument · NM
    Sundays through Nov 1 · 11:00 AM–11:45 AM · The guided hike will begin at the Abó visitor center. Free

    Join our park rangers for a guided hike at Abó every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. These 45‑minute walks are open to everyone — no reservation needed. Bring…

  • First Saturday Birdwalk

    Ongoing, Sunday, October 4. Ninety Six National Historic Site · SC
    Ongoing through Dec 5 · 8:00 AM–10:00 AM Free

    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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