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National Park Service site
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
District of Columbia
Author of the Declaration of Independence, statesman and visionary for the founding of a nation.
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National Park
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona
Entirely within the state of Arizona, the park encompasses 278 miles (447 km) of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Located on the ancestral homelands of 11 pr…
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Parkway
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Maryland
This 29-mile highway connects Baltimore, MD and Washington, D.C. The parkway has carried visitors to and from the capital city since 1954.
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National Historic Site
Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
District of Columbia
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how everyday people experienced a national tragedy and how we have remember…
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Wild River
Alagnak Wild River
Alaska
The headwaters of Alagnak Wild River lie within the rugged Aleutian Range of neighboring Katmai National Park and Preserve. Meandering west towards Bristol Bay and t…
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National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to…
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Current closures and notices from the National Park Service. Check the park page before you go.
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Park Closure
Geology Tour Road Temporarily Closed
Joshua Tree National Park · CA
The park received a significant amount of rain. Due to flooding, Geology Tour Road is temporarily closed. Please use caution while traveling on all other roads in the…
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Danger
Flood Warning In Effect *10/12/2026
A flood warning for the Congaree River is in effect. During flood events, many park trails will be underwater and inaccessible to hikers. This includes the Sims, Weston…
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Park Closure
Visitor Center Closed October 12
Cedar Breaks National Monument · UT
The Cedar Breaks National Monument Visitor Center is closed today, October 12, due to heavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions.
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Danger
Hazardous Winter Weather
Cedar Breaks National Monument · UT
Heavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions are creating dangerous travel conditions at Cedar Breaks National Monument. Avoid travel to the monument until conditions…
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Park Closure
The Virgin River Narrows and all slot canyons closed
Zion National Park · UT
The Narrows and all slot canyons are closed at this time due to forecasted excessive rainfall with impacts including runoff or flooding.
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Caution
Partial Trail Closure of West Side Loop
Joshua Tree National Park · CA
There is a partial trail closure of West Side Loop trail in the Black Rock area to allow for trail crew and volunteers to conduct trail repairs.
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Information
Visitor Center Contact Phone Down
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site · NY
The Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace contact phone, (212) 260-1616, is currently experiencing issues. Rangers may not be able to receive your call. For questions, please…
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Information
Ford Mansion tours scheduled for this afternoon are CANCELLED.
Morristown National Historical Park · NJ
We apologize for the inconvenience.
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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