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National Park
Mount Rainier National Park
Washington
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in…
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National Park
Haleakalā National Park
Hawaii
This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between the land and its people. The park also cares for endang…
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National Monument
George Washington Carver National Monument
Missouri
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately…
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National Park & Preserve
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Colorado
The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Stay on a moonless night to…
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National Preserve
Little River Canyon National Preserve
Alabama
Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pool…
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National Historic Site
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
North Carolina
Current Status: Pedestrian detour in place from main parking lot. Grounds / trails open dawn till dusk 7 days a week. Barn open 7 days a week 10-4. Bookstore / Visit…
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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
Visitor Center CLOSED
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site · OR, WA
Fort Vancouver Visitor Center will be CLOSED for the remainder of today (Thursday, October 15th, 2026) due to a power outage. We plan to resume normal operational hours…
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Park Closure
The Visitor Center Is Closed For the Remainder of October 15
César E. Chávez National Monument · CA
The Visitor Center is closed due to a power outage to the facility. The gardens remain open, but there are no public restrooms available.
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Caution
Post-flood Trail Conditions
Park trails may still have significant areas of standing water on them over the next several days as waters continue to recede post flood. Please be aware that trails…
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Mansion ADA lift is currently not functional
Hampton National Historic Site · MD
Mansion ADA lift is currently not functional. Accessibility to the mansion will be limited to those with the ability to climb 3-4 steps into the first floor.
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Information
Water in campground is shut off for the winter
El Morro National Monument · NM
Due to overnight freezing temperatures, water in the campground has been shut off for the season. Visitors should plan to bring their own water. Small containers may be…
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Park closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays
El Morro National Monument · NM
Winter hours are currently in effect. El Morro is open 5 days/week, Thursday - Monday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mountain Time. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Hiking…
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Dump Station Closed for Season
Bryce Canyon National Park · UT
The dump station has closed due to early freezing temperatures. Please make other arrangements. Drinking fountains are also in the process of being winterized for the…
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Potential Delays Due to Area Construction
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument · AZ
Visitors traveling on South Puerto Blanco Drive should use extreme caution due to increased traffic and ongoing construction along the road leading to Quitobaquito…
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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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A250 Movie Night: "Hamilton" Movie Sing-Along
The 250th isn't over yet, and you are invited to celebrate with us! Join us community for a special showing of the "Hamilton" movie Sing-along (Rated…
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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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Adventure Through Davis Bayou: Ranger Led Hike
Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the William M…
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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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Special Exhibit: 170 years of Hardscrabble, Grant's Cabin
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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