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National Park Service site
The White House and President's Park
District of Columbia
The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is more than the President's residence; it is a site for protests and…
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National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Missouri
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern…
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National Park
Congaree National Park
South Carolina
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United S…
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National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Ohio
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wild…
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National Recreation Area
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Oklahoma
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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National Historic Site
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Arkansas
Named for the father who died shortly before his birth, William Jefferson Blythe III later became the 42nd President of the United States. In Hope, the experiences 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
Highway 180 to Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon National Park Closed for Winter
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · CA
Highway 180 is closed east of Hume Lake Road for the winter season. Cedar Grove is not accessible by vehicle. This section of road usually reopens in April.
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Park Closure
Old Section Foothills Parkway West new section closed
Great Smoky Mountains National Park · NC, TN
Old Section Foothills Parkway West from Mile Marker 17-31 is closed due to hazardous weather conditions.
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Park Closure
Road to Rim Village is Temporarily CLOSED.
Crater Lake National Park · OR
The road from Park Headquarters to Rim Village is temporarily CLOSED due to heavy snow from the current weather system. Roads are very slick and covered with slush…
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Park Closure
Auto Tour Detour on November 14
Gettysburg National Military Park · PA
There will be a detour on the Auto Tour on November 14 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. Please note, these times are approximate and are subject to change. To see the full…
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Park Closure
Holiday Hours -- Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center and Museum
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park · WA
The Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center and Museum is CLOSED Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and Thursday, November 26, 2026, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Park Closure
Holiday Hours -- Outdoor Recreation Information Center
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park · WA
The Outdoor Recreation Information Center inside the REI Seattle Flagship Store is CLOSED Thursday, November 26th, 2026, for the Thanksgiving holiday, and Friday…
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Information
No Thru Traffic on LaFayette Road - Saturday, November 14
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park · GA, TN
The 46th Annual Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon will take place on November 14, 2026. To ensure a safe race, LaFayette Road, between Viniard-Alexander Road and…
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Information
Park Phone System Outage
Fort Bowie National Historic Site · AZ
Due to a phone system issue, the visitor center phone is currently unavailable. Use the contact button below for questions. In case of emergency, dial 911.
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Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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"Every Man Was at His Best": Cannons and Artillery at Vicksburg
Come learn about cannons, the men on the crews, and what it took to fire the "big boom" during the Civil War. Discover some of the stories of…
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(Royal Palm) - Nike Missile Site Open House
Everglades National Park houses one of the best preserved relics of the Cold War in Florida, a historic Nike Hercules missile site called "Alpha…
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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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Major Ernest Franklin Poff and the Wilson's Creek Centennial Exhibit
The temporary exhibit depicts the life and military service of Major Ernest Poff, a West Point graduate and World War II veteran. Major Poff was also…
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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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Penn Center's Heritage Days (event page, opens in a new tab)
Penn Center is holding its annual Heritage Days Festival November 12-14, 2026. For a full schedule of events visit…
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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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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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