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National Scenic Trail
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee
The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The f…
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National Park
Yosemite National Park
California
Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Si…
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National Historic Site
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Alabama
Before the first African American military pilots became known as the "Red Tails" they wore striped tails as they began their flight training in the Army's PT-17 Ste…
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National Historical Park
Pullman National Historical Park
Illinois
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or econ…
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National Memorial
Flight 93 National Memorial
Pennsylvania
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,00…
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National Park Service site
Washington Monument
District of Columbia
Built to honor George Washington, the United States' first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, D.C.
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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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