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National Preserve
Big Cypress National Preserve
Florida
The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast. C…
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National Monument
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Alabama
In 1963, images of snarling police dogs unleashed against non-violent protesters and of children being sprayed with high-pressure hoses appeared in print and televis…
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National Monument
Natural Bridges National Monument
Utah
Three majestic natural bridges invite you to ponder the power of water in a landscape usually defined by its absence. View them from an overlook, or hit the trails a…
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Park
Piscataway Park
Maryland
Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement the surroundings, the park has, in addition to a public…
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National Historical Park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
Virginia
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The…
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National Monument
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Idaho
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating,…
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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
Seasonal road closures
Great Smoky Mountains National Park · NC, TN
Heintooga Ridge Road, Parson Branch Road, and Rich Mountain Road are closed for the season.
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Park Closure
Paradise Road Status: Early Morning Update
Mount Rainier National Park · WA
11/010/2026 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…
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Caution
Use Caution — Lake Eleven Segment
Ice Age National Scenic Trail · WI
The bridge over the South Fork Yellow River is out on the Lake Eleven Segment. The river is currently crossable, but hikers should anticipate wet feet when crossing. Use…
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Caution
Florissant Fossil Beds closed in observance of Veterans Day
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument · CO
The parking lot and Visitor Center is closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. The visitor center is already closed Mondays and Tuesdays for…
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Caution
Prescribed Fire in Big Meadows
Weather permitting, fire personnel plan to conduct a prescribed fire in Big Meadows from 6 a.m. Tuesday, November 10 until 6 p.m. Thursday, November 12. For public…
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Information
Telephone Lines Will Be Transitioning Beginning November 16th
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve · KS
The preserve's telephone lines will soon be transitioning to a new system and we may be a few days without phone service. We will do our best to keep you informed as we…
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Temporary Road Closures
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site · OR, WA
A portion of E Evergreen Blvd, E 5th St, Fort Vancouver Way and E Reserve St will be closed from 10 am to 1 pm on 11/11 for the Veterans Parade. All park facilities…
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Information
Dedication Day Events: November 16 to 19, 2026
Gettysburg National Military Park · PA
To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States, this year's Dedication Day ceremony will fully recreate President Abraham Lincoln's visit to Gettysburg…
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Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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A Wooded Walk: Guided, Low-Elevation Hike (Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center - Milepost 384)
Come join a ranger for a guided hike along our Visitor Center Loop Trail. A shaded path in the valley, it’s also a Kids In Parks TRACK Trail that's…
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Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk
Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to lear n a bout the Ancestral Pueblo…
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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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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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