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National Historical Park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
Texas
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. A…
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National Historic Site
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
District of Columbia
Before Dr. Carter G. Woodson, there was very little accurate written history about the lives and experiences of Americans of African descent. Today a National Histor…
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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 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 Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
Utah
Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top…
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National Monument
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Arizona
Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally…
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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
Montezuma Canyon Temporary Road Closure
Coronado National Memorial · AZ
Montezuma Canyon Rd will be closed to all traffic on November 16-19, 2026 during grading operations taking place between 8:00am and 4:30pm. The park grounds, trails…
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Park Closure
Temporary Closure on Beach Drive
Rock Creek Park · DC
On November 14, 2026, Beach Drive NW will be closed between Piney Branch Parkway and Klingle Road from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This closure allows for the removal of…
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Park Closure
Bajada Loop Drive Closure in West District
Much of the west district's Bajada Loop Drive is currently closed due to storm damage. Hohokam Road is open to Sus Picnic Area only. The Javelina Wash Trail is also…
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Park Closure
Paradise Road Status: Open, traction tires advised, gate closing at 3 p.m.
Mount Rainier National Park · WA
11/10/2026 The road is open to Paradise. Traction tires are advised. All vehicles, including 4WD and AWD, must carry tire chains and be ready to use them. The gate at…
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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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Caution
Blasting in Memorial
Coronado National Memorial · AZ
Blasting activity is occurring in the Coronado National Forest, Huachuca Mountains, and within Coronado National Memorial. Visitors may hear loud noise and notice dust…
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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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Information
Voice Mailboxes Down
Capitol Reef National Park · UT
Voice mailboxes are down throughout the park, and we cannot receive new voice messages. The issue is being worked on. In the meantime, please email the park for…
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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