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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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15 alerts in Massachusetts

  • Closure

    Bag Policy

    Adams National Historical Park · Massachusetts

    Bags larger than 9"x11"x5" are not permitted in the historic homes. The park does not have storage lockers for these items. Bags may not be left unattended and cannot be left with park staff. Anyone carrying a bag larger than 9"x11"x5" will not be admitted into the historic homes.

  • Closure

    Site Closure – Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill

    Adams National Historical Park · Massachusetts

    The Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces) is closed due to a major landscape treatment project. During construction, the entire site will be inaccessible. The Visitor Center and Peace field remain open and accessible.

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  • 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

    Closure: USS Constitution

    Boston National Historical Park · Massachusetts

    USS CONSTITUTION is closed Monday, October 19, through Thursday, October 22, in support of USS CONSTITUTION's underway and change of command. The ship will reopen on Friday, October 23, for visitation.

  • Closure

    Parking Lot Closure

    Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site · Massachusetts

    Due to ongoing construction, the parking lot is closed. Ample street parking can be found along Dudley Street, including the Brookline Reservoir. For accessible parking, please visit our "Contact Us" page for more information.

  • 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

    Construction

    Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site · Massachusetts

    There is ongoing construction due to roofing project. Please practice caution on the grounds and do not enter marked areas.

  • Information

    Group Reservations

    Adams National Historical Park · Massachusetts

    Groups of 11 or more people should contact the Visitor Center at ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov or 617-770-1175 at least two weeks in advance to arrange their visit.

  • Information

    2026 Tour Season

    Adams National Historical Park · Massachusetts

    Visit https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/2026-tour-season.htm for details on the 2026 tour season, including operating hours and tour offerings. The Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm Wednesdays-Sundays. The historic homes are open Wednesdays-Sundays. Entrance fees required for entry into historic homes. Guided tour reservations are available first-come, first-served on the day of the tour at the Visitor Center. Reservations not required for self-guided tours.

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    Contact Us

    Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area · Massachusetts

    We continue to experience issues with our phone lines, please contact us via our email address: boha_information@nps.gov

  • Information

    USS Constitution

    Boston National Historical Park · Massachusetts

    USS CONSTITUTION will be closed to the public October 19 - 22. The Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center will be open for normal hours of operation.

  • Information

    Grounds Inaccessible to Visitors 10/19, 10/20, and 10/21

    Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site · Massachusetts

    Due to restoration work on the landscape, the grounds will be inaccessible to visitors Monday-Wednesday, October 19-October 21. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • Information

    Tours by appointment unavailable on certain dates in November - January

    John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site · Massachusetts

    Tours by appointment are not available on the following dates: November: 6-13, 25-27 December: 24-25, 31 January: 1-8

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    Limited landscape accessibility on Mondays and Tuesdays

    John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site · Massachusetts

    Until further notice, the landscape will have limited accessibility on Mondays and Tuesdays due to a painting project. Visitors will not be able to access the side or back of the building. The site is regularly closed on these days.

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    No Public Morning Trolley Runs on Select Dates

    Lowell National Historical Park · Massachusetts

    Due to scheduled education programs, the trolley will not be offering public runs on the following mornings: 10/13, 10/14, 10/15, 10/20, 10/27, 10/28, 10/29, 11/6, 11/12, 11/19, and 11/20