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National Historic Trail
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Arizona, California
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles through the homelands of 70+ Tribal communities. It follows the historic route of the 1775-7…
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National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Florida
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlemen…
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National Park
Arches National Park
Utah
Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, land forms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, hundreds of soaring pinnacles, m…
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National Recreation Area
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Massachusetts
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnick…
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National Park & Preserve
Katmai National Park & Preserve
Alaska
A landscape is alive underneath our feet, filled with creatures that remind us what it is to be wild. Katmai was established in 1918 to protect the volcanically deva…
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What needs attention
Current closures and notices from the National Park Service. Check the park page before you go.
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Park Closure
Temporary Road Closure - Dunraven & Sylvan Pass
Yellowstone National Park · ID, MT, WY
In anticipation of hazardous driving conditions, Dunraven Pass (the road between Tower Junction and Canyon Junction) and Sylvan Pass (the road between East Entrance and…
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Park Closure
Trail Ridge Road Status Updates
Rocky Mountain National Park · CO
For the latest information on the status of Trail Ridge Road, call the Trail Ridge Road recorded status line at 970-586-1222.
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Danger
Roads closing, additional rain forecast
Death Valley National Park · CA, NV
Widespread rainfall caused debris on many paved roads, and dangerous/muddy conditions on dirt roads. Roadways are still being assessed. Additional rainfall forecast for…
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Park Closure
Tioga Road (Hwy 120 through the park) temporarily closed due to snow
Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) is temporarily closed due to snow. Call 209/372-0200 (then 1, 1) to check road conditions in the park.
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Caution
Tire Chain Restrictions in Effect
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · CA
Chain restrictions are in effect on some park roads. All vehicles must carry chains or cables in some areas, including 4WD and AWD vehicles. Install chains when…
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Caution
Fire Danger HIGH
Fires are permitted in the campground and designated picnic areas, but please ensure that all fires are completely extinguished.
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Information
Construction at Huffman Prairie Flying Field
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park · OH
The United States Air Force is repairing and rebuilding the 1905 hangar replica at Huffman Prairie Flying Field. The area remains open, but crews are working on…
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Information
Haleakalā Phones Not Working
The park’s phones are currently unable to accept incoming calls. For questions, please email HALE_INTERPRETATION@NPS.GOV or call 808-490-9870. This temporary cell phone…
Happening soon
Ranger programs, tours and events coming up at parks around the country.
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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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Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk
Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to lear n a bout the Ancestral Pueblo…
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Anza Exhibit at the Monterey History & Art Association Museum at Stanton Center (event page, opens in a new tab)
The exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Anza expedition by exploring both the expedition itself and the environment the settlers found…
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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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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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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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America's Best Idea: Mansion Program (event page, opens in a new tab)
With a mission to “preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and…
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