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What is closed or has an alert right now, across every national park site. Most serious first.
Last checked with the National Park Service at 5:54 pm PDT, Oct 20. Local notices appear as soon as an editor publishes them.
7 alerts in Minnesota
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Closure
North Parking Lot at Osceola Landing to Close for Bridge Construction
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway · Wisconsin, Minnesota
The northernmost parking lot and co-located boat ramps at Osceola Landing will close week of 9/14 as part of the Hwy 243 Osceola Bridge replacement project. The parking lot and boat ramps will be used as a staging area and river access point for construction equipment for the duration of the Hwy 243 bridge replacement project. During this time, the rest of Osceola Landing will be open for visitor use including alternative parking lots, restrooms, picnic shelters, trail, and other river access points.
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Closure
Increased bear activity and Dryweed Island area closures
Voyageurs National Park · Minnesota
Due to unsafe bear‑human interactions, all of the Dryweed Island area's campsites, houseboat sites, and day use sites are closed. See below for a full list of sites covered by the closure. This time of year typically brings increased bear activity throughout the park. Visitors should remain bear aware and follow all food‑storage requirements.
More from the park: Increased bear activity and Dryweed Island area closures
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Caution
Possible Bridge Closure
Pipestone National Monument · Minnesota
The Circle Trail bridge under Winnewissa Falls may be closed temporarily due to flooding caused by spring rain. Please pay attention to signage posted in the Visitor Center and at the bridge. The rest of the park and Circle Trail remain open.
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Information
Trail Alerts
North Country National Scenic Trail · Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin
Trail closures are reported to the North Country Trail Association. Go to their Trail Alerts page for the latest information.
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Information
Prescribed Burn on Monday, May 11
Pipestone National Monument · Minnesota
The prescribed burn for May 11 has concluded and the Circle Trail is now open to visitors.
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Information
Holiday Hours
Pipestone National Monument · Minnesota
On Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day the visitor center will be closed (trails will remain open with access to restrooms on the north side of the building).
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Increased Bear Activity in the Riverway
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway · Wisconsin, Minnesota
Bears have been seen approaching campsites in the Riverway in search of food. Store all food, garbage, and scented items in bear‑resistant containers, locked vehicles, or properly hung bags. Food should never be stored in tents. Stay alert and report safety concerns to 1‑800‑PARK‑TIP