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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.

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10 alerts in Maine

  • Closure

    Eastern Section of Beech Mountain Loop Trail Closed for Repairs

    Acadia National Park · Maine

    Starting Sept 21, the eastern section of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail will be closed for repairs from a junction just beyond the parking lot to just below the summit at the fire tower. Three alternate routes to the summit are available: the outer loop of the Beech Mountain Loop Trail, Beech South Ridge Trail and Beech West Ridge Trail.

  • Closure

    Schoodic Mountain Road Closed for Repairs

    Acadia National Park · Maine

    Starting Aug 31, the Schoodic Mountain Road will be closed for repairs from Schoodic Loop Road to the summit of Schoodic Head. Workers will be operating heavy equipment for resurfacing, regrading and ditching.

  • Closure

    Southern Section of Ocean Path Closed for Repairs

    Acadia National Park · Maine

    Starting Aug 31, a section of Ocean Path will be closed for repairs from a trailhead across from the Otter Point parking lot to the trail's southern terminus.

  • Closure

    List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

    Appalachian National Scenic Trail · Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia

    Many closures remain on the Trail following Hurricane Helene's devastation. This will remain true for the foreseeable future. Visit the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) website for an up-to-date list of closures. OBSERVE ALL CLOSURES. Stay safe!

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  • Closure

    For Current Visitor Information

    Frances Perkins National Monument · Maine

    For the most up to date information on Frances Perkins National Monument, please visit the website for the Frances Perkins Center at francesperkinscenter.org.

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  • Caution

    Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

    Appalachian National Scenic Trail · Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia

    Human-habituated bears have been frequently spotted in the McAfee Knob Area. Allowing bears access to human food or garbage causes it to lose its fear of humans. Follow all food storage regulations, use provided food lockers and never feed a bear.

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  • Caution

    Hunting Season Begins

    Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument · Maine

    Hunting in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is now open for the 2026 season. Hunting is permitted on all monument land east of the East Branch Penobscot River. It is recommended that all visitors wear high visibility clothing regardless of their location within the monument until hunting seasons concludes. For more information about recreational hunting in the monument, please click below.

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  • Caution

    Increased Logging Traffic Along Swift Brook Road

    Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument · Maine

    Be alert for logging trucks along Swift Brook Road between the monument boundary and the start of the Loop Road. Logging trucks will be transporting logs on Swift Brook Road to Roberts Road. Logging trucks ALWAYS have the right of way. Keep your headlights on. Never stop on roads or bridges. Pull over to the side of the road to allow trucks to pass by.

  • Information

    Roosevelt Campobello International Park is located in Welshpool.

    Roosevelt Campobello International Park · Maine

    Campobello Island is located in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. The physical address for the Visitor Centre is: 459 Route 774 Welshpool, New Brunswick, Canada E5E 1A4

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  • Information

    Operating Hours & Seasons

    Saint Croix Island International Historic Site · Maine

    The park is normally open year-round during daylight hours. Some park facilities are closed during the winter.

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