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National Monument
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Utah
Rainbow Bridge is one of the world's largest known natural bridges. The span has undoubtedly inspired people throughout time--from the neighboring Native American tr…
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National Historical Park
Adams National Historical Park
Massachusetts
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, state…
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National Historic Site
First Ladies National Historic Site
Ohio
First Ladies National Historic Site consists of two properties in downtown Canton, Ohio - the home of First Lady Ida Saxton-McKinley and our Visitor Center. Come lea…
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National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park
Florida
Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Access…
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National Historical Reserve
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Washington
This stunning landscape on the Salish Sea, with its rich farmland and promising seaport, lured the earliest American pioneers north of the Columbia River to Ebey’s L…
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National Monument
Fort Monroe National Monument
Virginia
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Afr…
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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
Bridge to Maryland Heights & C&O Canal CLOSED
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park · MD, VA, WV
Due to safety concerns, the Goodloe Byron Memorial Footbridge to the C&O Canal NHP towpath is expected to remain closed throughout the month of October. This work is…
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Park Closure
Eastern National Bookstore is Closed
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site · NY
The Eastern National Bookstore and Gift Shop is closed until further notice. Please continue to check our website for updates.
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Park Closure
Parking lot repairs, October 5-16
Cuyahoga Valley National Park · OH
The following parking lots will be closed for short periods for maintenance work: Frazee House & Jaite/Headquarters (10/5-6), East Rim Trailhead & Ira Trailhead…
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Park Closure
Southbound GWMP Lane Closures Oct. 5-8 Between Tulane Dr and Alexandria Ave
George Washington Memorial Parkway · DC, MD, VA
Closures of southbound lanes between Tulane Drive and Alexandria Avenue will detour traffic onto Fort Hunt Road from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays…
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Caution
Spare the Air Alert: Fire Restrictions in Effect October 3 – 4
Fort Point National Historic Site · CA
NO campfires, beach fires, or outdoor grills are allowed in park when the Bay Area Air Quality Management District declares a Spare the Air Day. Your compliance reduces…
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Caution
Spare the Air Alert: Fire Restrictions in Effect October 3 - 4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area · CA
]NO campfires, beach fires, or outdoor grills are allowed in park when the Bay Area Air Quality Management District declares a Spare the Air Day. Your compliance reduces…
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Caution
Spare the Air Alert: Fire Restrictions in Effect October 3 - 4
Presidio of San Francisco · CA
NO campfires, beach fires, or outdoor grills are allowed in park when the Bay Area Air Quality Management District declares a Spare the Air Day. Your compliance reduces…
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Information
Phones are Down in Rincon Mountain District
The phones in the Rincon Mountain District are currently down. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you need information, please use the email us link on our contact…
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Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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"Pop-Up" Ranger Program
“Pop-Up” programs are ranger-led activities or talks. These programs can be focused on a variety of topics and are ranger’s choice.
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250th Deep Dive Tour: Headquarters of a Revolution (event page, opens in a new tab)
Entrance to the historic house is by guided tour only, and all tours are free of charge. General George Washington’s Cambridge headquarters was a…
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AM Visitor Center Ranger Talk
Explore a variety of topics about Great Sand Dunes. Topics posted at visitor center lobby bulletin board. (20 minutes)
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Accessible Gothic Palace Tour (event page, opens in a new tab)
The 30-minute Accessible Tour of Lehman Caves visits the Gothic Palace, the first highly-decorated room of the cave and can accommodate a wheelchair…
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Agriculture in Appalachia (Humpback Rocks Visitor Center - Milepost 6)
Have you ever wondered how our Appliachain neighbors might have lived a hundred years ago? Would you like to see what life was like when they came to…
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Alpine Ranger Rove
Exploring the Alpine Lakes Loop or Bristlecone trails? From 9am to 3pm, keep your eye out for a friendly ranger ready to chat about Great Basin's…
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Amazing Animals Talk
Explore the natural history and adaptations of some of Glacier's famous inhabitants. Wheelchair accessible.
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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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