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  • National Historic Trail

    Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail

    Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia +7

    This 680-mile-long trail follows the paths taken by George Washington's Continental Army and Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau's Expédition Particulière during their 1781…

  • National Historic Site

    Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site

    District of Columbia

    Before Dr. Carter G. Woodson, there was very little accurate written history about the lives and experiences of Americans of African descent. Today a National Histor…

  • National Historic Site

    Fort Bowie National Historic Site

    Arizona

    For nearly 25 years, Fort Bowie stood at the crossroads of the Chiricahua Apache's fight to defend their ancestral homeland and the U.S. Army's westward expansion. T…

  • National Historical Park

    George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

    Indiana

    The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American a…

  • 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…

  • National Historical Park

    Natchez National Historical Park

    Mississippi

    Discover the history of all the peoples of Natchez, Mississippi, from European settlement, African enslavement, the American cotton economy, to the Civil Rights stru…

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  • Park Closure

    Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic is Seasonally Closed until May 2027

    Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site · MA

    Frederick Law Olmsted NHS is seasonally closed through late May 2027. Off-season tours (November through late May) are available by appointment only on Tuesdays and…

  • Park Closure

    Isle Royale National Park to Reopen April 16, 2027

    Isle Royale National Park · MI

    From November 1 - April 15 annually, Isle Royale and its surrounding islands are closed to all visitors. Lake Superior waters are open to navigation. All islands reopen…

  • Park Closure

    Seasonal road closures

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park · NC, TN

    Heintooga Ridge Road is closed for the season.

    Details on NPS.gov
  • Park Closure

    Narrows and All Slot Canyons Leading into them are Closed.

    Zion National Park · UT

    The Narrows and all slot canyons leading into them are CLOSED until river CFS levels drop below closer limits.

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  • Park Closure

    Paradise Road Status: Gate closed at Longmire: projected to open tomorrow

    Mount Rainier National Park · WA

    11/03/2026: The road is open to Longmire. All vehicles, including 4WD and AWD, must carry tire chains and be ready to use them. The gate at Longmire to Paradise is…

  • Caution

    White Rim Road Impassable to Vehicles due to Rockfall

    Canyonlands National Park · UT

    A rockfall East of the Murphy Hogback has temporarily closed a section of White Rim Road to 4-wheeled vehicles. Motorcycles, bicyclists, and hikers are able to complete…

    Details on NPS.gov
  • Information

    All vehicles are required to carry tire chains.

    Mount Rainier National Park · WA

    All vehicles, including AWD & 4WD, are required to carry tire chains when traveling in the park during the winter season (November 1 - May 1). Choose the "more" link for…

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  • Information

    Road Closure to Fort Laramie

    Fort Laramie National Historic Site · WY

    Railroad crossing on road Wash 160 to and from Fort Laramie National Historic Site is closed today, Tuesday November 3rd and tomorrow, Wednesday November 4th. Please use…

Happening soon

Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.

  • First Saturday Birdwalk

    Ongoing, Wednesday, November 4. Ninety Six National Historic Site · SC
    Ongoing through Dec 5 · 8:00 AM–10:00 AM Free

    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…

  • Oxon Cove Park Shoreline Cleanup (event page, opens in a new tab)

    Ongoing, Wednesday, November 4. Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm · MD
    Ongoing through Dec 20 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM · 6411 Oxon Hill Rd Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 Free

    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…

  • Special Exhibit: 170 years of Hardscrabble, Grant's Cabin (through January 19, 2027)

    Ongoing, Wednesday, November 4. Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site · MO
    Ongoing through Jan 18 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Free

    This special exhibit celebrates the 170th anniversary of the completion of Hardscrabble, the two-room log cabin built by Ulysses S. Grant while…

  • Large Group Available for Reservation - Morning

    Next session Thursday, November 5. Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park · MO
    Every other Thu through Nov 15 · 9:30 AM–12:00 PM Free

    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

    Next session Thursday, November 5. Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park · MO
    Every other Thu through Nov 15 · 1:00 PM–3:30 PM Free

    This is an open slot for reservation. Indicate the date and morning or afternoon when reserving your visit.

  • Large Group Available for Reservation - Morning

    Next session Friday, November 6. Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park · MO
    Fridays through Nov 15 · 9:30 AM–12:00 PM Free

    This is an open slot for reservation. Indicate the date and morning or afternoon when reserving your visit.

  • Large Group Available to Reserve - Afternoon

    Next session Friday, November 6. Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park · MO
    Fridays through Nov 15 · 1:00 PM–3:30 PM Free

    This is an open slot for reservation. Indicate the date and morning or afternoon when reserving your visit.

  • Meet a Rosie!

    Next session Friday, November 6. Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park · CA
    Fridays through Jan 1 · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM · Held at the park visitor center. Free

    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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