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National Monument
César E. Chávez National Monument
California
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in…
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National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Georgia
For much of the 19th century, masonry fortifications were the United States’ main defense against overseas enemies. However, during the Civil War, new technology pro…
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National Memorial
Oklahoma City National Memorial
Oklahoma
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompass…
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National Historic Site
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
Arizona
Wóshdę́ę́, please come in where the squeaky wooden floors greet your entry into the oldest operating Trading Post on the Navajo Nation. As your eyes adjust to the di…
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National Battlefield Park
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Virginia
On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy fighting swept away any notion of a quick war. In August 1862, Unio…
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Memorial
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
District of Columbia
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial tells the story of one of America's greatest leaders of the 20th century.
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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
Park Closed
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site · NC
Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Isaias, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will be closed on Saturday, October 10.
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Park Closure
Weather Alert
Great Smoky Mountains National Park · NC, TN
Upcoming closures: US 441/Newfound Gap Road will close at 8 PM and Balsam Mountain Campground will close at 5 PM. Campers may relocate to campsites in Deep Creek or…
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Park Closure
Inclement Weather Closure
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site · AL
Due to inclement weather, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site will close at 12:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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Park Closure
Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Closed due to Severe Weather
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail · AL
The Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail will close at 12p.m. noon on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, due to severe weather. This closure includes the Lowndes and…
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Park Closure
Inclement Weather Closure
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site · AL
Due to inclement weather, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site will close at 12:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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Park Closure
Little River Falls Overlook Parking Lot closed October 22-23, 2026.
Little River Canyon National Preserve · AL
Little River Falls Overlook parking lot will be closed on October 22–23, 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience. Parking will be available at the Canyon Center, and…
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Caution
Use Caution When Hiking Bluff Trail on Lookout Mountain
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park · GA, TN
Please exercise caution when hiking the section of Bluff Trail, between the Cravens House Trail and the base of the metal staircase below Point Park, as a territorial…
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Information
Gran Quivira Unit to Close at 4:30PM on 10/9
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument · NM
The Gran Quivira Unit, including parking lot, trails and restrooms will close to the public at 4:30PM today Friday, October 9. We apologize for the inconvenience. For…
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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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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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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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All about Black Bears (Doughton Park Campground - Milepost 239.2)
Want to learn about black bears?? Come join a Ranger-led talk about black bears and learn about their characteristics, diet, habitat, and amazing…
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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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Maltese Cross Cabin Tour
Join a park ranger for a brief welcome chat exploring how Roosevelt’s experiences as a rancher, hunter, and outdoorsman in North Dakota helped shape…
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