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National Monument
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Utah
Rainbow Bridge is one of the world's largest known natural bridges. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout time--from the neighboring Native American tr…
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National Monument & Preserve
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
Oregon
Deep within the Siskiyou Mountains are dark, twisting passages that await your discovery. Eons of acidic water seeping into marble rock created and decorated the won…
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National Historical Park
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Oregon, Washington
Explore the timeless rainforests and majestic coastal vistas. Discover the rich heritage of the native people. Unfold the dramatic stories of America's most famous e…
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National Monument
Castle Mountains National Monument
California
Castle Mountains represents some of the most unique elements of the Mojave Desert. Nestled between the Nevada state line and Mojave National Preserve, the nearly 21,…
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National Historical Park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Ohio
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscap…
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National Historical Park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Georgia
Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a prehistoric American Indian site, where many different American Indian cultures occupied this lan…
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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: Early Morning Update
Mount Rainier National Park · WA
11/08/2026 The road is open to Longmire and the gate at Longmire to Paradise is expected to open at 9:00 a.m. All vehicles, including 4WD and AWD, must carry tire chains…
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Park Closure
Paving Project Final Phase-Road Closures and Delays November 9-November 13
Chickasaw National Recreation Area · OK
Crews will be applying striping to roads and parking lots across the Platt District between Monday, November 9 and Friday, November 13. Expect flaggers and road closures…
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Park Closure
Lassen National Park Highway Temporarily Closed
Lassen Volcanic National Park · CA
The park road (Hwy 89), is temporarily closed to through travel due to accumulating snow and fallen rock. Visitors can enter the park at the northwest entrance and…
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Park Closure
Hurricane Ridge Road Closed, Saturday 11/7, 4:00pm
Hurricane Ridge Road is closed due to forecasted overnight snow.
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Caution
Kalaloch, Mora, & Sol Duc Campgrounds, Sol Duc Rd & Rialto Rd Temp. Closed
The Kalaloch, Mora, and Sol Duc Campgrounds, as well as the Sol Duc Rd and Rialto Rd are temporarily closed due to weather. There is both a high wind and a high surf…
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Information
Chalmette Battlefield buildings closed, gates are open
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve · LA
Chalmette Battlefield buildings, including the visitor center and restrooms, are closed for maintenance. Gates remain open during normal hours. Check back here or visit…
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Information
Oversized Vehicle Parking Limited
The main parking area at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center has limited parking for larger vehicles. The lot can fill quickly, especially on weekends. If traveling in an…
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Information
Phone Line
Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park · VA
The park phone line is experiencing technical difficulties. To contact the park, please call 540-693-3241 or email frsp_info@nps.gov.
Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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Cultural Demonstrator Leonard Yellow Horse
Agate Fossil Beds National Monument is planning to host wood carver Leonard Yellow Horse on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 from 8:30 am…
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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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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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World Wars Weekend
The fourth event in our F250 commemorative series will highlight the experiences of prisoners of war during both World Wars. This event will feature…
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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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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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