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Sep 23, 2026

Sand Point Road to Close October 1 -14 for Culvert Replacement at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Sand Point Road at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will close temporarily for a culvert replacement project from October 1 through October 14. The closure will apply to all…

Park News Announcement

Sep 23, 2026

The National Park Service has selected Robert Stewart as the new superintendent of Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site and Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. Stewart began his new role on Sept. 20. 

The National Park Service has selected Robert Stewart as superintendent of three historically significant Alabama sites: the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site…

Park News Wildlife

Sep 23, 2026

Hot Springs National Park awards new concession contract for Buckstaff Bathhouse

Hot Springs National Park has awarded a new 10-year concession contract for Buckstaff Bathhouse, preserving and expanding access to the park’s traditional thermal bathing experience. The agreement will…

Park News SoutheastSafety

Sep 23, 2026

Strong Winds, Large Surf and Hazardous Travel Conditions Expected at Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is monitoring potentially hazardous coastal conditions expected to affect the Outer Banks from Tuesday, Sept. 22, through Friday, Sept. 25. A strengthening low-pressure system…

Park News Mid-AtlanticAnnouncement

Sep 23, 2026

Find Your Fall: Explore National Parks Across the Greater Capital Region

National parks across the greater Washington, D.C., region are inviting visitors to experience autumn without traveling far from the capital. The area offers a wide range of fall…

Park News

Sep 22, 2026

2026 Firewood Permits Available in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are making surplus wood available to the public through the parks’ 2026 firewood permit program. The permits allow residents to collect designated…

Park News

Sep 22, 2026

Dome Fire Update, September 21, 2026 (morning)

The Dome Fire continued to spread at a moderate rate as of the morning of September 21, 2026, according to Yosemite National Park officials. Overnight, the fire advanced…

Park News

Sep 22, 2026

Live Music to Commemorate 164th Anniversary of Battle of Corinth

Shiloh National Military Park will mark the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Corinth with an evening of live music, offering visitors a reflective way to commemorate the…

Park News

Sep 21, 2026

Dome Fire Update, September 19, 2026 (morning)

The Dome Fire grew by 149 acres overnight as of the morning of September 19, 2026, while containment remained at 15%, according to an update from the National…

Park News

Sep 21, 2026

Dome Fire Update, September 20, 2026 (morning)

The Dome Fire remained active overnight, expanding by 283 acres along its northern edges, according to a September 20 morning update from Yosemite National Park. The fire continues…

Park News

Sep 21, 2026

Assateague Island National Seashore to Begin $2.5 Million Water Line Project to Improve Visitor Experience

Assateague Island National Seashore will begin a $2.5 million water line replacement project in mid-October, upgrading essential infrastructure in developed areas of the park’s Maryland Unit. The project…

Park News

Sep 20, 2026

Grand Canyon National Park Announces Projected Dates for Restoring Water to South Rim

Grand Canyon National Park expects to begin pumping water from the Bright Angel Creek intake to its new water treatment plant by Nov. 16, according to construction timelines…

Park News

Sep 19, 2026

Dome Fire Update, September 17, 2026 (morning)

The Dome Fire remained active overnight into September 17, with most of the activity concentrated along its western and northern flanks, according to a morning update from Yosemite…

Park News

Sep 19, 2026

National Park Service finds no significant environmental impact for North Entrance Road reconstruction project in Yellowstone National Park

The National Park Service has approved an environmental review for reconstructing Yellowstone National Park’s North Entrance Road, finding that the project would have no significant environmental impact. The…

Park News

Sep 19, 2026

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park to Mark John Brown’s Raid With October Programs

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will commemorate the 167th anniversary of abolitionist John Brown’s 1859 raid on the U.S. Armory with three public programs in October. The events…

Park News

Sep 19, 2026

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Closed to Visitors Sept. 24 for Mowing

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will temporarily close Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail to visitors on Sept. 24 for roadside mowing and other maintenance work. The closure will…

Park News

Sep 19, 2026

Crews Assessing New Damage Following Second Flash Flood Event at Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park crews are evaluating new damage after a second flash flood swept through Bright Angel Canyon on Wednesday afternoon. The flooding damaged temporary water infrastructure…

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National Park News

Sand Point Road to Close October 1 -14 for Culvert Replacement at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

The National Park Service has selected Robert Stewart as the new superintendent of Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site and Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. Stewart began his new role on Sept. 20.

Hot Springs National Park awards new concession contract for Buckstaff Bathhouse

Strong Winds, Large Surf and Hazardous Travel Conditions Expected at Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Find Your Fall: Explore National Parks Across the Greater Capital Region

2026 Firewood Permits Available in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Dome Fire Update, September 21, 2026 (morning)

Live Music to Commemorate 164th Anniversary of Battle of Corinth

Dome Fire Update, September 19, 2026 (morning)

Dome Fire Update, September 20, 2026 (morning)

Assateague Island National Seashore to Begin $2.5 Million Water Line Project to Improve Visitor Experience

Grand Canyon National Park Announces Projected Dates for Restoring Water to South Rim

Dome Fire Update, September 17, 2026 (morning)

National Park Service finds no significant environmental impact for North Entrance Road reconstruction project in Yellowstone National Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park to Mark John Brown’s Raid With October Programs

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Closed to Visitors Sept. 24 for Mowing

Crews Assessing New Damage Following Second Flash Flood Event at Grand Canyon National Park

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