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National Park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to…
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National Battlefield
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
Kentucky, Tennessee
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 186…
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National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brow…
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National Historical Park
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
California
Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Ma…
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Wild River
Alagnak Wild River
Alaska
The headwaters of Alagnak Wild River lie within the rugged Aleutian Range of neighboring Katmai National Park and Preserve. Meandering west towards Bristol Bay and t…
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National Monument
Fort Stanwix National Monument
New York
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the…
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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
Mauna Loa Summit and Puʻuʻulaʻula Closed for Severe Weather
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park · HI
Mauna Loa Summit, Puʻuulaula (Red Hill) and the cabins are temporarily closed due to severe weather through October 28.
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Park Closure
Paradise Road Status: Gate closed at Longmire, projected to be closed
Mount Rainier National Park · WA
10/27/2026 The road is open to Longmire. The gate at Longmire to Paradise is closed for the night to support public safety and is NOT projected to open tomorrow…
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Danger
Hurricane Ridge Road closed due to incoming snow Tuesday 10/27 at 5pm
Hurricane Ridge Road is closed due to forecasted snow. The road will reopen when conditions permit.
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Park Closure
Pitcher Plant Trailhead Closure Oct 30
Big Thicket National Preserve · TX
The Pitcher Plant Trail parking lot will be closed on Friday, October 30, for herbicide application and invasive shrub removal. Work is expected to be completed by the…
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Park Closure
Extended Work Hours and Temporary Road Closure on Piney Branch Parkway
Rock Creek Park · DC
On Piney Branch Pkwy, from October 26 to October 30, 2026, extended work hours will be in effect, originally from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m to now 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to…
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Park Closure
Cascade River Road Closure
North Cascades National Park · WA
Cascade River Road is closed to vehicles at milepost 21 (Johnson's Cabin) two miles before the trailhead. Foot and bicycle traffic is permitted beyond the gate. Do not…
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Information
Park Open for Normal Hours - Visitor Center Closed
Fort Union National Monument · NM
Due to a power outage, the Visitor Center is currently closed and guided tours of the site are not available. Self-guided tour booklets are free and available along with…
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Information
Ongoing Phone Line Issues - Please Use 978-778-4789
Salem Maritime National Historical Park · MA
Due to ongoing phone line issue, the main park phone number is currently out of service. Please call 978-778-4789 for the time being.
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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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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Pavilion Program
Join a ranger for a talk at the Pavallion.
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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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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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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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