Status board
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.
8 alerts in Alaska
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Danger
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.
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Danger
Canyon from Toe of Exit Glacier to the Outwash Plain
Kenai Fjords National Park · Alaska
The canyon from the toe of Exit Glacier to where Exit Creek opens into the Outwash Plain is susceptible to sudden outburst flood events. These events produce sudden surges of water, ice and rock. For your safety please stick to designated park trails.
More from the park: Canyon from Toe of Exit Glacier to the Outwash Plain
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Caution
Broken Windsock at Serpentine Hot Springs
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve · Alaska
The windsock at the Serpentine Hot Springs airstrip is broken, and the National Park Service is in the process of ordering a replacement. At this time, we do not have an estimated date for when it will be reinstalled. Please use caution when utilizing the airstrip.
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Caution
Food-Conditioned Bear in Arrigetch Peaks
Gates Of The Arctic National Park & Preserve · Alaska
On August 13, 2026 a brown bear entered camps and food caches in the Arrigetch Peaks area, obtaining food from a soft-sided, bag-type Bear Resistant Food Container (BRFC). At this time, we strongly recommend hard-sided BRFCs for all visitors to the Arrigetch Peaks area. Hard-sided BRFCs can be checked out at the Bettles Ranger Station. Backpackers in the area should maintain a high level of bear awareness and continue to follow best practices for camping in bear country.
More from the park: Food-Conditioned Bear in Arrigetch Peaks
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Caution
Use Caution in and around Pedersen Lagoon
Kenai Fjords National Park · Alaska
On August 7, 2024, a landslide triggered tsunami washed over portions of Pedersen Lagoon near Aialik Bay (59.8842N, -149.7309W). We recommend caution for those visiting the area in and around Pedersen Lagoon. Click more for additional information.
More from the park: Use Caution in and around Pedersen Lagoon
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Information
Phone lines working intermittently
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve · Alaska
Our phone lines are working intermittently. If you are not able to reach us by phone, please email us at bela_information@nps.gov.
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Information
Road Open To: Mile 3 (Park Headquarters)
Denali National Park & Preserve · Alaska
The Denali Park Road is currently open to Mile 3, Park Headquarters. Snowy conditions beyond that point prevent vehicle travel, though pedestrian travel is permitted.
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Information
Sheep Hunting Closure
Yukon - Charley Rivers National Preserve · Alaska
The Federal Subsistence Board closed sheep hunting to all users on Federal public lands within Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve and Glacier Mountain Controlled Use Areas Units in 20E and 25C due to significant declines to the sheep population. The authority was granted via WP26-76 on April 24, 2026 and the closure with extend through June 30, 2028.