Is the park open?

Checked with the National Park Service at 5:54 pm PDT, Oct 20.

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  WILDFIRE CLOSURES: Sunrise & northern trails.

  Mount Rainier National Park · Washington

  Due to several active fires on the north side of the park, the following closures are in effect until further notice: Grand Park area & trails, Northern Loop Trail, Wonderland Trail from Carbon River Suspension Bridge to Frozen Lake, & associated backcountry campgrounds. White River & Sunrise Roads have closed for the winter season.

  More from the park: WILDFIRE CLOSURES: Sunrise & northern trails.

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  INNER CANYON TRAIL CLOSURES

  Grand Canyon National Park · Arizona

  Current trail closures: Bright Angel Trail from One-and-a-Half Mile Resthouse to Havasupai Gardens, the entire North Kaibab Trail (including Cottonwood Campground), Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, Silver Bridge, the South Kaibab Trail below Tip-Off, the River Trail east of the River Resthouse to the South Kaibab Trail junction, and the Black Bridge. Please do not attempt to access the closed areas.

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  Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential Contact

  Olympic National Park · Washington

  A rabid bat was found at Olympic National Park near Staircase Bridge on August 9th. At approximately 2 p.m., the bat swooped down onto an unidentified woman and was temporarily caught in her hair. This individual is at risk for rabies and should seek healthcare immediately, as well as contact the Mason County Health Department at 360-427-9670, ext. 405. More at the link.

  More from the park: Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential Contact

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  Loop Drive closed in Tucson Mountain District due to storms.

  Saguaro National Park · Arizona

  The following areas in the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park are closed to public use: Bajada Loop Drive, including all of Hohokam Road and Golden Gate Road. The closure is a result of road damage due to flash flooding. The closure will be lifted when the road is repaired, the area is safe to reenter, and the signs are removed. Kinney Rd from the eastern intersection of McCain Loop to the Desert Museum will be closed from Oct 1 - Nov 24, use McCain Loop as an alternative route.

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  Stage 2 Burn Restrictions

  Devils Tower National Monument · Wyoming

  All campfires are prohibited. Devices using pressurized liquid or gas (stoves, grills or lanterns) that include shut-off valves are permitted when used in an area at least three feet or more from flammable material such as grasses or pine needles. Smoking is only allowed in an enclosed vehicle.

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  Hazardous Conditions at Terminus Of Aialik Glacier

  Kenai Fjords National Park · Alaska

  Entering an ice fall hazard zone is prohibited in Kenai Fjords National Park. The terminus of Aialik Glacier is a high-risk area, where unstable ice can fall in blocks or columns. This can generate localized tsunami waves that wash over newly deglaciated and nearby beaches. Rapidly collapsing ice and breakage can cause severe injury or death.