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National Park
Pinnacles National Park
California
Around 23 million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions shaped the landscape that is now Pinnacles National Park. The remnants of these ancient eruptions have fo…
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National Historic Trail
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
Louisiana, Texas
Explore a diverse array of histories contained within El Camino Real de los Tejas’ 150-year life, including the Spanish struggle to missionize American Indian nation…
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National Park Service site
African American Civil War Memorial
District of Columbia
Over 200,000 African-American soldiers and sailors served in the U.S. Army and Navy during the Civil War. Their service helped to end the war and free over four mill…
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National Park
Saguaro National Park
Arizona
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small p…
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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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National Historic Trail
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
Hawaii
Established in 2000 to preserve, protect and interpret traditional Native Hawaiian culture and natural resources, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail is a 175-mile c…
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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 CLOSED on Saturday, October 24, All Day
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site · TN
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Parking Lot located on Academy Street in downtown Greeneville will be closed on Saturday, October 24, from sunrise to sunset, for…
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Park Closure
Tall Grass Loop and Scenic Overlook Trails closed
Fort Davis National Historic Site · TX
For your safety, the Tall Grass Loop Trail and Scenic Overlook Switchback Trail are closed due to severe weather damage to Historic Building 15. A fenced area around the…
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Park Closure
Cape Point & Frisco campgrounds and several ORV ramps remain closed
Cape Hatteras National Seashore · NC
The Cape Point and Frisco campgrounds and several off-road vehicle routes are currently closed. Reopening will begin after conditions improve and post-storm assessments…
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Park Closure
The Virgin River Narrows and all slot canyons closed
Zion National Park · UT
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Zion National Park. All slot canyons are closed, and permits will not be issued at this time.
Details on NPS.gov
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Information
Haleakalā Phones Not Working
Park phones are currently not accepting incoming calls. To reach the park with questions please email: HALE_INTERPRETATION@NPS.GOV or call 808-490-9870. This is cell…
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Information
Waterwheels are currently inoperable. Free scheduled tours will continue
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site · MA
Due to a mechanical issue, we are currently unable to run waterwheels during the 10:00 AM Waterwheel Demonstrations and 2:00 PM Industrial Site Tours. Free ranger…
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Information
DeMartin Trail and Campground
Redwood National and State Parks · CA
As part of CalTrans work to develop a new highway route that is more stable and safer, they will be undertaking geotechnical drilling this fall and winter. Hikers and…
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Current East Rim Trail Status: Open
Cuyahoga Valley National Park · OH
As of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the East Rim Trail System remains open. For more information, visit the website linked below. In good conditions the mountain bike…
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Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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"Every Man Was at His Best": Cannons and Artillery at Vicksburg
Come learn about cannons, the men on the crews, and what it took to fire the "big boom" during the Civil War. Discover some of the stories of…
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'Ohe Kāpala with Chantel Chung
Join us for a demonstration of ʻohe kāpala, a traditional Hawaiian method of printing using carved bamboo stamps. Cultural practitioner Chantal Chung…
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A Prominent Patriot in the Shenandoah Valley (event page, opens in a new tab)
Isaac Hite, Jr., historical owner of Belle Grove Plantation, fought in the War of Independence. How did he, his family members, and neighbors come to…
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Accessible Gothic Palace Tour (event page, opens in a new tab)
The 30-minute Accessible Tour of Lehman Caves visits the Gothic Palace, the first highly-decorated room of the cave and can accommodate a wheelchair…
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Adopt-a-Trail: Salt Run (event page, opens in a new tab)
Adopt-a-Trail volunteers help park staff maintain safe and well-groomed trails. They participate in trail "sweeps" by picking up litter, trimming…
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Adventure Through Davis Bayou: Ranger Led Hike
Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the William M…
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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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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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