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National Historical Park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
New Jersey
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in t…
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National Monument
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Arizona
Despite the hardships created by rugged isolation and the lack of natural waters, Parashant has a long human history spanning more than 11,000 years, and an equally…
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National Park
Zion National Park
Utah
Follow the paths where people have walked for thousands of years. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, and red that soar into a brilliant blue sky. Ex…
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National Recreation Area
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Arizona, Utah
Encompassing over 1.25 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation. The recreation…
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National Historical Park
Adams National Historical Park
Massachusetts
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, state…
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National Historic Site
Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site
New York
Since 1665, Saint Paul's Church played a vital role in the colonial life of Eastchester, 20 miles north of New York City. Townspeople voted at the nearby Village Gre…
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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
Cascade River Road Closed for the Winter Season
North Cascades National Park · WA
Cascade River Road is closed at milepost 21 (Johnson Cabin) two miles before the trailhead. Cascade River Road usually opens in mid-summer depending on snow and road…
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Park Closure
Site closure on November 19 & 20, 2026
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site · CO
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site will be closed on Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20 for mandatory staff training. During this time there will be…
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Danger
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Devils Tower National Monument · WY
Charcoal fires within enclosed grills are permitted. The use of portable stoves, lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel or fully enclosed…
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Park Closure
Park Store Temporarily Closed
Christiansted National Historic Site · VI
The park store is temporarily closed due to flooding following heavy rainfall. We apologize for the inconvenience. National Park Passport stamps remain available at Fort…
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Caution
Prescribed Fire in Big Meadows
Weather permitting, fire personnel plan to conduct a prescribed fire in Big Meadows from 6 a.m. Tuesday, November 10 until 6 p.m. Thursday, November 12. For public…
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Information
Trail Access Behind Visitor Center Temporarily Closed
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve · KS
Cattle are grazing the West Traps area behind the Visitor Center and gate must remain closed. To access the Scenic Overlook and other western trails, please go up and…
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Information
Power Outage at the Visitor Center on Tuesday 11/10 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
White Sands National Park · NM
There will be a power outage at the White Sands National Park visitor center on Tuesday November 10, 2026, between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. due to scheduled maintenance that will…
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Information
Tours for 2027 not yet open
Honouliuli National Historic Site · HI
Reservations for public, guided tours to Honouliuli NHS in 2027 are not yet open. We will announce the dates before the end of the year. Please stay tuned to our…
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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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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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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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Ranger's Choice 11a
Join us for a variety of rotating staff led activities, cool topics, and hands-on learning programs such as guided walks, science labs, nature…
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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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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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