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Campfire Ban Lifted

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area will lift its campfire ban on October 2, allowing visitors to resume campfires where they are normally permitted. The change eases restrictions imposed…

Dome Fire Update, September 29, 2026 (morning)

The Dome Fire grew by 177 acres since Monday morning and was 34% contained as of September 29, 2026, according to an update from the National Park Service.…

Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective October 1, 2026

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve will lift the 13-knot vessel speed limit in Queen Inlet and along the eastern side of the Lower Bay whale waters beginning…

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Completes Reconstruction of Historic John Messer Barn in Greenbrier

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has completed the reconstruction of the historic John Messer Barn in Greenbrier after the structure sustained extensive storm damage. The project was carried…

Buffalo National River Encourages Visitors to Explore Safely This Fall

Buffalo National River is encouraging visitors to enjoy its hiking trails as cooler fall temperatures make outdoor exploration more comfortable. The park offers a variety of routes through…

Blue Ridge Parkway Completes Historic 75-Mile Road Rehabilitation Project

The National Park Service has completed a historic rehabilitation of 75 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western North Carolina. The project, valued at more than $100…

Volunteer Fair at the Waterworks Offers Opportunities at Castillo de San Marcos

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is inviting the public to explore volunteer opportunities during a fair on Oct. 3. The event will run from 10 a.m. to…

Alcatraz Island to Temporarily Close for Dock Repairs This Fall

Alcatraz Island will temporarily close to visitors beginning Oct. 26, 2026, while crews carry out repairs to its ferry dock, according to the National Park Service. The project…

Dome Fire Update, September 28, 2026 (morning)

The Dome Fire grew by 406 acres between Sunday morning and Monday morning, according to a September 28 update from Yosemite National Park. The wildfire remains 30% contained,…

Titus Canyon Road closing for repairs October 2

Titus Canyon Road, one of Death Valley National Park’s most popular backcountry routes, will close on Oct. 2, 2026, for repairs and improvements following extensive flood damage. The…

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