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Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Virginia
Discover what it took for the United States to be independent as you explore the site of the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. Here at Yorktown, in the fal…
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National Recreation Area
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
California
Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear waters are iconic, but this 42,000-acre National Recreation Area offers much more. Explore waterfalls, hike rugged trails, uncover G…
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National Historical Park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Massachusetts
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more…
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National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park
Alaska
At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife…
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National Monument
Fort Frederica National Monument
Georgia
War was imminent as James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in 1736, to help protect the British colonies from the Spanish in Florida. Fort Frederica illustrates…
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National Park Service site
Alcatraz Island
California
Alcatraz reveals stories of American incarceration, justice, and our common humanity. This small island was once a fort, a military prison, and a maximum security fe…
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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
Maritime Museum and Road Closures During Fleet Week
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park · CA
The Maritime Museum will be closed to public access Friday 10/9 to Sunday 10/11 during Fleet Week. Jefferson St. will be closed to vehicles west of Hyde St. and Lower…
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Park Closure
Bison Trail Section Temporary Closure
Chickasaw National Recreation Area · OK
A section of the Bison Trail will be closed Monday, October 5th and Tuesday, October 6th for tornado damaged tree removal.
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Park Closure
Alcatraz Island to Temporarily Close in Fall for Dock Repairs
Alcatraz Island · CA
Date Posted: 9/28/2026 Alcatraz Island, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is scheduled to temporarily close beginning on Oct. 26, 2026, while crews…
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Caution
Beach Hazards & Coastal Flooding Expected October 7 – 11
Golden Gate National Recreation Area · CA
Coastal flooding and beach Hazards related to high astronomical tides and thermal expansion is expected to be moderate Wednesday and Thursday and minor Friday through…
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Caution
Beach Hazards & Coastal Flooding Expected October 7 – 11
Fort Point National Historic Site · CA
Coastal flooding and beach Hazards related to high astronomical tides and thermal expansion is expected to be moderate Wednesday and Thursday and minor Friday through…
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Beach Hazards & Coastal Flooding Expected October 7 - 11
Presidio of San Francisco · CA
Coastal flooding and beach Hazards related to high astronomical tides and thermal expansion is expected to be moderate Wednesday and Thursday and minor Friday through…
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Information
Fleet Week: Fort Mason Parking Restrictions October 9-11, 2026
Golden Gate National Recreation Area · CA
Parking will be extremely limited due to on-going construction at Fort Mason. Priority will be for visitors with ADA placards, staff or residents with NPS parking…
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Meridian Hill Park Upper-Level Irrigation Repairs to Begin
Rock Creek Park · DC
Construction crews will begin work on the upper level of Meridian Hill Park the morning of October 7 to install a new irrigation system. Utility work will take place the…
Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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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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AM Visitor Center Ranger Talk
Explore a variety of topics about Great Sand Dunes. Topics posted at visitor center lobby bulletin board. (20 minutes)
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Accessible Fall Foliage Tour (event page, opens in a new tab)
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Vermont’s autumn landscape on an accessible ranger-guided Fall Foliage Tour at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller…
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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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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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America's Best Idea: Mansion Program (event page, opens in a new tab)
With a mission to “preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and…
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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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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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