https://american-parks.com/en/news/ On-the-ground news from America’s national parks: closures, wildfires, reopenings and alerts that change what you need to plan for. en Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:31:33 +0000 https://american-parks.com/en/news/dry-tortugas-fort-jefferson-s-moat-wall-under-repair/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/dry-tortugas-fort-jefferson-s-moat-wall-under-repair/ Sections of Fort Jefferson's moat wall are closed for post-hurricane repairs, with marked-off work zones to respect on site. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:31:33 +0000 David Sanchez Dry Tortugas actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/acadia-swimming-advisory-posted-for-sand-beach-lagoon/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/acadia-swimming-advisory-posted-for-sand-beach-lagoon/ A health advisory targets Sand Beach Lagoon at Acadia, where bacteria levels top safe limits. The beach itself isn't affected. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:24:19 +0000 David Sanchez Acadia actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/grand-teton-south-end-construction-this-summer-leave-yourself-extra/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/grand-teton-south-end-construction-this-summer-leave-yourself-extra/ Construction underway in southern Grand Teton: delays on Moose-Wilson Road, no roadside parking, a trail detour, and one road closed on weekdays. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:11:34 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Grand Teton actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/isle-royale-store-your-backpacks-and-food-at-three-mile-and-rock/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/isle-royale-store-your-backpacks-and-food-at-three-mile-and-rock/ At the Three Mile and Rock Harbor campgrounds, backpacks go in the storage areas and food in dedicated lockers, per the rule now in effect. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:05:22 +0000 David Sanchez Isle Royale actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/north-cascades-the-border-2-fire-slows-as-of-august-20-2026/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/north-cascades-the-border-2-fire-slows-as-of-august-20-2026/ As of August 20, 2026, the Border 2 Fire is easing in North Cascades: roughly 7,296 acres burned and 43% of the fire contained. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:48:34 +0000 Victoria Boissonade North Cascades actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/glacier-construction-reroutes-access-to-two-medicine-s-north-shore/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/glacier-construction-reroutes-access-to-two-medicine-s-north-shore/ At Two Medicine, the North Shore Trailhead is closed for construction. Two reroutes exist, one of them requiring a ford. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:28:05 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Glacier actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/grand-canyon-check-conditions-before-you-hike-below-the-rim/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/grand-canyon-check-conditions-before-you-hike-below-the-rim/ Inner canyon weather, trail closures, heat risk, and water availability change fast, so here's how to stay informed before you drop below the rim. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:12:55 +0000 Jocelyn Pion Grand Canyon actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/yellowstone-biscuit-basin-closed-after-hydrothermal-explosion/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/yellowstone-biscuit-basin-closed-after-hydrothermal-explosion/ Biscuit Basin, just north of Old Faithful, stays closed until further notice after a hydrothermal explosion. Here's what it means for your visit. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:55:01 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Yellowstone actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/black-canyon-of-the-gunnison-east-portal-road-closed-after-flood/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/black-canyon-of-the-gunnison-east-portal-road-closed-after-flood/ East Portal Road and its campground are closed until further notice at Black Canyon of the Gunnison due to flood damage. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:30:34 +0000 David Sanchez Black Canyon Of The Gunnison actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/channel-islands-santa-rosa-reopens-for-day-trips-after-the-wildfire/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/channel-islands-santa-rosa-reopens-for-day-trips-after-the-wildfire/ Santa Rosa Island is open again for day visits, but the burned areas and their campground stay closed through September 15. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:07:17 +0000 Jocelyn Pion Channel Islands actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/crater-lake-fire-restrictions-in-effect-what-they-mean-for-your-visit/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/crater-lake-fire-restrictions-in-effect-what-they-mean-for-your-visit/ Fire restrictions are currently in effect at Crater Lake, and here's what that means in practical terms as you plan your trip. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:50:29 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Crater Lake actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/shenandoah-rain-wind-and-downed-trees-mean-caution-on-skyline-drive/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/shenandoah-rain-wind-and-downed-trees-mean-caution-on-skyline-drive/ Heavy rain and high winds can bring trees down on Skyline Drive at Shenandoah, so here's what to know before you hit the road. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:47:10 +0000 David Sanchez Shenandoah actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/olympic-a-lightning-sparked-fire-watched-on-the-park-s-west-side/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/olympic-a-lightning-sparked-fire-watched-on-the-park-s-west-side/ A wildfire is burning on a remote slope in Olympic. No closures, but Hoh River Trail hikers should stay alert. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:39:04 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Olympic actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/wrangell-st-elias-a-new-way-to-reach-root-glacier/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/wrangell-st-elias-a-new-way-to-reach-root-glacier/ The old access to Root Glacier is closed because of unstable ground. A new alternate route now runs past Amazon Creek. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:04:24 +0000 Erika Müller Wrangell - St Elias actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/north-cascades-wildfire-smoke-may-affect-air-quality/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/north-cascades-wildfire-smoke-may-affect-air-quality/ Active fires across the region are filling the air with smoke at North Cascades, so here's how to adjust your outings and stay safe. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:50:59 +0000 Victoria Boissonade North Cascades actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/pinnacles-heat-at-pinnacles-why-it-s-hotter-than-the-forecast-says/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/pinnacles-heat-at-pinnacles-why-it-s-hotter-than-the-forecast-says/ At Pinnacles, it's often hotter than the forecast, especially on the rock. Here's how to visit without getting cooked. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:40:22 +0000 Jocelyn Pion Pinnacles actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/guadalupe-mountains-pine-springs-parking-lot-closed-for-roadwork/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/guadalupe-mountains-pine-springs-parking-lot-closed-for-roadwork/ The Pine Springs trailhead parking lot is closed for paving work, so park at the visitor center before you head out on the trail. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:24:37 +0000 David Sanchez Guadalupe Mountains actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/cuyahoga-valley-the-towpath-trail-gets-a-makeover-two-sections-closing/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/cuyahoga-valley-the-towpath-trail-gets-a-makeover-two-sections-closing/ Construction is closing two stretches of Cuyahoga Valley's famous towpath one at a time, and here's what that means for your visit. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:17:43 +0000 David Sanchez Cuyahoga Valley actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/yellowstone-one-lane-traffic-and-delays-at-the-gardner-river-high/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/yellowstone-one-lane-traffic-and-delays-at-the-gardner-river-high/ Single-lane traffic and waits of up to 15 minutes at Yellowstone's Gardner River High Bridge, and what it means for your visit. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:24:23 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Yellowstone actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/yellowstone-how-far-to-stay-from-wildlife/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/yellowstone-how-far-to-stay-from-wildlife/ At Yellowstone, bears, bison and wolves are unpredictable wildlife. Here are the safety distances and what to know about bear spray. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:19:47 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Yellowstone actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/yellowstone-fishing-reopens-on-most-rivers/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/yellowstone-fishing-reopens-on-most-rivers/ After closures in late July because the water was too warm, most Yellowstone rivers reopened to fishing on August 12. Three remain closed. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Yellowstone actualites https://american-parks.com/en/news/grand-teton-death-canyon-trailhead-closed/ https://american-parks.com/en/news/grand-teton-death-canyon-trailhead-closed/ Death Canyon Road and Trailhead are closed for construction at Grand Teton. Here are the other southern trailheads to use. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Victoria Boissonade Grand Teton actualites