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National Monument & Preserve
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
Oregon
Deep within the Siskiyou Mountains are dark, twisting passages that await your discovery. Eons of acidic water seeping into marble rock created and decorated the won…
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International Historic Site
Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
Maine
The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced in by freezing temperatures and cut off from fresh water and…
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National Park Service site
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
District of Columbia
Deep within Kenilworth lies an oasis, hidden behind trees and cattails. It's a place where beavers build their homes and turtles sleep on logs. Lotus blooms rise fro…
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National Historic Trail
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
Louisiana, Texas
Explore a diverse array of histories contained within El Camino Real de los Tejas’ 150-year life, including the Spanish struggle to missionize American Indian nation…
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Park
Anacostia Park
District of Columbia
Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise along the river trail or relax by the water, Anacostia Park…
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National Park Service site
Great Egg Harbor River
New Jersey
Both the harbor and river were named for the shorebird and waterfowl eggs covering their meadows. During the American Revolution, privateers hid here. Established as…
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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
Visitor Center Parking Lot CLOSED on Saturday, October 24, All Day
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site · TN
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site Parking Lot located on Academy Street in downtown Greeneville will be closed on Saturday, October 24, from sunrise to sunset, for…
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Park Closure
Tall Grass Loop and Scenic Overlook Trails closed
Fort Davis National Historic Site · TX
For your safety, the Tall Grass Loop Trail and Scenic Overlook Switchback Trail are closed due to severe weather damage to Historic Building 15. A fenced area around the…
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Park Closure
Cape Point & Frisco campgrounds and several ORV ramps remain closed
Cape Hatteras National Seashore · NC
The Cape Point and Frisco campgrounds and several off-road vehicle routes are currently closed. Reopening will begin after conditions improve and post-storm assessments…
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Park Closure
The Virgin River Narrows and all slot canyons closed
Zion National Park · UT
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Zion National Park. All slot canyons are closed, and permits will not be issued at this time.
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Information
Haleakalā Phones Not Working
Park phones are currently not accepting incoming calls. To reach the park with questions please email: HALE_INTERPRETATION@NPS.GOV or call 808-490-9870. This is cell…
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Information
Waterwheels are currently inoperable. Free scheduled tours will continue
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site · MA
Due to a mechanical issue, we are currently unable to run waterwheels during the 10:00 AM Waterwheel Demonstrations and 2:00 PM Industrial Site Tours. Free ranger…
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Information
DeMartin Trail and Campground
Redwood National and State Parks · CA
As part of CalTrans work to develop a new highway route that is more stable and safer, they will be undertaking geotechnical drilling this fall and winter. Hikers and…
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Current East Rim Trail Status: Open
Cuyahoga Valley National Park · OH
As of Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the East Rim Trail System remains open. For more information, visit the website linked below. In good conditions the mountain bike…
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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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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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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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"Every Man Was at His Best": Cannons and Artillery at Vicksburg
Come learn about cannons, the men on the crews, and what it took to fire the "big boom" during the Civil War. Discover some of the stories of…
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'Ohe Kāpala with Chantel Chung
Join us for a demonstration of ʻohe kāpala, a traditional Hawaiian method of printing using carved bamboo stamps. Cultural practitioner Chantal Chung…
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