Straight from the National Park Service

National Park News

Closures, openings, fire restrictions, road conditions and everything else the parks announce.

Oct 8, 2026

Dome Fire Update, October 7, 2026 (morning)

Fire crews battling the Dome Fire reported strong progress on the south and southwest sides as of the morning of October 7, allowing several crews to move and…

Park News Wildlife

Oct 8, 2026

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reminds Visitors: Approaching Elk is Both Dangerous and Illegal

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is warning visitors to keep their distance from elk, emphasizing that approaching the animals is both dangerous and illegal. The warning comes during…

Park News Fire

Oct 8, 2026

Dome Fire Update, October 7, 2026 (morning)

Crews battling the Dome Fire made progress along the southern and southwestern sections of the blaze, allowing several teams to shift positions Tuesday and reinforce nearby divisions, according…

Park News Closure

Oct 8, 2026

Dyea Flats Road construction to cause temporary closures, delays

Travelers on Dyea Flats Road should prepare for delays and temporary closures from Oct. 15 through Nov. 23 as crews carry out construction in Klondike Gold Rush National…

Park News Announcement

Oct 8, 2026

Grand Portage National Monument Seasonal Hours for Heritage Center and Historic Depot Beginning October 13, 2026

Grand Portage National Monument will begin its fall schedule on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The Heritage Center will remain open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The…

Park News Safety

Oct 8, 2026

National Park Service to close Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, Mississippi for Tropical Storm Isaias

The National Park Service announced the closure of Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida and Mississippi as Tropical Storm Isaias approached the region. The precautionary move was intended…

Park News Announcement

Oct 8, 2026

Meet the Past – Living History Bus Tour

Shiloh National Military Park is inviting visitors to step back in time during its “Meet the Past” Living History Bus Tour. The special program will combine a guided…

Park News Infrastructure

Oct 8, 2026

National Park Service Completes Environmental Review for Future Improvements at Glen Echo Park

The National Park Service has completed its environmental review of proposed updates to the Glen Echo Park Management Plan, clearing an important step toward future improvements at the…

Park News Closure

Oct 8, 2026

Uncertainty at Kīlauea Summit Prompts Safety Closures in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close Halemaʻumaʻu Trail and a section of Byron Ledge Trail by 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, amid heightened unrest at Kīlauea’s summit.…

Park News Fire

Oct 7, 2026

Fall 2026 Prescribed Fire Burning Notice

The National Park Service has released its Fall 2026 list of locations being considered for prescribed burns at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. Prescribed fires are carefully planned…

Park News Announcement

Oct 7, 2026

Public Involvement Period Opens on Long-Term North Rim Recovery and Redevelopment Concepts at Grand Canyon National Park

The National Park Service is inviting the public to help shape the North Rim’s long-term recovery and redevelopment at Grand Canyon National Park. A 30-day public involvement period…

Park News Fire

Oct 7, 2026

Prescribed Burning in Grant Grove Scheduled to Begin October 13

The National Park Service and U.S. Wildland Fire Service plan to begin prescribed burning in the Grant Grove area on October 13, weather permitting. The operation will cover…

Park News Announcement

Oct 7, 2026

Yellowstone National Park reports September 2026 visitation statistics

Yellowstone National Park recorded 868,450 recreation visits in September 2026, according to visitation statistics released by the National Park Service. That total represents a 3% increase from September…

Park News SoutheastFire

Oct 7, 2026

National Park Service to Implement Wildfire Risk Reduction Efforts in Areas of the Blue Ridge Parkway Damaged by Hurricane Helene

The National Park Service will begin wildfire-risk reduction work in early October along sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway damaged by Hurricane Helene. Crews will remove hazardous trees…

Park News Announcement

Oct 6, 2026

Vicksburg National Military Park Invites Public Feedback on Plans to Redesign Park Entrance

Vicksburg National Military Park is seeking public input on plans to redesign its main entrance at Clay Street and Old Highway 27. The proposed changes are intended to…

Park News Fire

Oct 6, 2026

Dome Fire Update, October 5, 2026 (morning)

The Dome Fire held within its existing footprint along its southern and western edges Sunday, according to an Oct. 5 morning update from Yosemite National Park. Firefighters continued…

Park News Announcement

Oct 6, 2026

Colonial National Historical Park Presents Hamilton With Hamilton

Colonial National Historical Park will host “Hamilton with Hamilton” on Oct. 17 at the Yorktown Victory Monument, offering visitors an evening of history and entertainment. The free event…

Going soon?

Closures and fire restrictions change what a trip looks like. Tell us the park and the dates and we will plan around what is open.

Plan your park trip

Jump to a park

National Park News

Dome Fire Update, October 7, 2026 (morning)

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reminds Visitors: Approaching Elk is Both Dangerous and Illegal

Dome Fire Update, October 7, 2026 (morning)

Dyea Flats Road construction to cause temporary closures, delays

Grand Portage National Monument Seasonal Hours for Heritage Center and Historic Depot Beginning October 13, 2026

National Park Service to close Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida, Mississippi for Tropical Storm Isaias

Meet the Past – Living History Bus Tour

National Park Service Completes Environmental Review for Future Improvements at Glen Echo Park

Uncertainty at Kīlauea Summit Prompts Safety Closures in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Fall 2026 Prescribed Fire Burning Notice

Public Involvement Period Opens on Long-Term North Rim Recovery and Redevelopment Concepts at Grand Canyon National Park

Prescribed Burning in Grant Grove Scheduled to Begin October 13

Yellowstone National Park reports September 2026 visitation statistics

National Park Service to Implement Wildfire Risk Reduction Efforts in Areas of the Blue Ridge Parkway Damaged by Hurricane Helene

Vicksburg National Military Park Invites Public Feedback on Plans to Redesign Park Entrance

Dome Fire Update, October 5, 2026 (morning)

Colonial National Historical Park Presents Hamilton With Hamilton

Going soon?

Your trip list