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National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore
Massachusetts
The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands s…
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National Historical Park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Indiana
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American a…
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National Historical Park
War In The Pacific National Historical Park
Guam
War in the Pacific National Historical Park was established to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of those participating in the campaigns of the Pacific Theater o…
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National Park & Preserve
Denali National Park & Preserve
Alaska
Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tu…
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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 Park
White Sands National Park
New Mexico
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum s…
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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
Bottomland Nature Trail Closed for Repair Starting November 9th
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve · KS
Beginning November 9, 2026 the Bottomland Nature Trail will be closed for maintenance. It will remain closed until further notice. For your safety, please obey all…
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Park Closure
Parson Branch Road is closed
Great Smoky Mountains National Park · NC, TN
Parson Branch Road is closed due to downed trees.
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Danger
Temporary Closure of Trails and Areas Surrounding the Cactus Rock Fire
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area · KY, TN
This closure will restrict all vehicle, horse and pedestrian traffic in the following areas: • The Darrow Ridge Multi Use Trail east from where it intersects with the…
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Park Closure
Paradise Road Status: Early Morning Update
Mount Rainier National Park · WA
11/05/2026 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
All park roads closed
Amache National Historic Site · CO
All park roads are closed due to extreme muddy conditions. Visitors can still access the entrance area.
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Park Closure
Tioga Road is temporarily closed due to snowy and icy conditions
Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) is temporarily closed due to snowy and icy conditions. Call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check road conditions…
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Caution
Beach Hazards In Effect November 5-9
Golden Gate National Recreation Area · CA
Thursday, November 5, 5:00 AM PST to Monday, November 9, 10:00 PM PST Increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft…
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Caution
Beach Hazards In Effect November 5-9
Fort Point National Historic Site · CA
Thursday, November 5, 5:00 AM PST to Monday, November 9, 10:00 PM PST Increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft…
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Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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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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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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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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