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National Historic Site
Fort Davis National Historic Site
Texas
Fort Davis is one of the best surviving examples of an Indian Wars' frontier military post in the Southwest. From 1854 to 1891, Fort Davis was strategically located…
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National Monument
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
New York
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and…
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National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
U.S. Virgin Islands
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve uniquely documents the human and natural Caribbean world from the earliest indigenous settlements in…
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National Park
Pinnacles National Park
California
Around 23 million years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions shaped the landscape that is now Pinnacles National Park. The remnants of these ancient eruptions have fo…
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National Park Service site
Green Springs
Virginia
Green Springs National Historic Landmark District in Virginia’s Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres. Its landscapes and structures, privately owned today but view…
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National Historic Site
James A Garfield National Historic Site
Ohio
A front porch can serve many purposes. For some, it is a place to enjoy the breeze on a warm summer night. For others, a perch from which to keep eyes on what's happ…
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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 Evacuation Drill - November 5
Adams National Historical Park · MA
The Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center may experience disruptions to services during a Presidents Place evacuation drill scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday…
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Park Closure
Lassen National Park Highway Temporarily Closed
Lassen Volcanic National Park · CA
The park road (Hwy 89), is temporarily closed to through travel due to accumulating snow and fallen rock. Visitors can enter the park at the northwest entrance and…
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Park Closure
Paradise Road Status: Gate closed at Longmire, projected to open tomorrow
Mount Rainier National Park · WA
10/31/2026: 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…
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Park Closure
Hurricane Ridge Road closed due to snow and ice Saturday 10/31
Hurricane Ridge Road is closed due to accumulated snow and ice. The road will reopen when conditions permit. It is likely that the road will remain closed through at…
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Caution
11/1/26: Eastbound traffic temporarily CLOSED 7:15-1pm for a marathon
Colorado National Monument · CO
The annual Rim Rock Marathon will happen on November 1st, 2026. A rolling closure will begin at 7:15am and continue until approximately 1pm. This closure applies to…
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Caution
River Mountains Loop Trail Covered by Flood Debris in Multiple Areas
Lake Mead National Recreation Area · AZ, NV
Cyclists and hikers be aware that the trail is covered by sharp rocks and mud in many places. The trail is impassable at the north end along Lake Mead Parkway. It is…
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Information
Seasonal Changes to Visitor Services
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site · NY
Beginning November 1, 2026, Lindenwald, the Visitor Center, and park bookstore are closed for the season. Park grounds remain OPEN daily from 7 am to sunset. Guided…
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Information
Roads Reopening After Flash Flooding on 10/30/26 in the Boulder Basin Area
Lake Mead National Recreation Area · AZ, NV
Lake Mead road crews worked quickly to clear rocks and mud from Lakeshore Road, Lake Mead Boulevard, and Northshore Road. Lake Mead Parkway and entrance station are now…
Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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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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Historic Mill Open House (Mabry Mill - Milepost 176.2)
Take a stroll back in time at the historic Mabry Mill, a beloved Blue Ridge icon. Built by Ed Mabry with help from the local community in the early…
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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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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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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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