National Monuments Alerts

Riders staff will update this page with updates closer to the event. (3/3)

milestone event will commemorate those riders that were attacked here in Anniston, providing moments of reflection and education from park rangers and speakers. The event will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, the day before Mother’s Day. Go to the event page to learn more. Freedom (2/3)

Freedom Riders National Monument #frri #nationalmonument
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 3/11/2026 12:00 AM EDT

65th Anniversary Event

Freedom Riders National Monument will commemorate the 65th anniversary of the bus burning and attacks on Freedom Riders in Anniston, Alabama. This (1/3)

Driving to Big Tubes - El Malpais National Monument (U.S. Na NPS 300 to Big Tubes is dry and contains some ruts. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended.

El Malpais National Monument #elma #nationalmonument
⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 3/9/2026 12:00 AM EDT

NPS 300 Road Conditions

NPS 300 to Big Tubes is dry and contains some ruts. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended.

Scotts Bluff National Monument #scbl #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 3/7/2026 12:00 AM EST

Summit Road Closure

The Scotts Bluff Summit Road is currently closed to all use due to rockfall hazard.

Visitor Center and adjacent main parking lot will be open 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM. *subject to change depending on severity of snow and ice accumulation. (2/2)

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument #flfo #nationalmonument
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 3/6/2026 12:00 AM EST

Winter Weather Advisory and Two-Hour Delay for 3/7/2026*

Due to the current Winter Weather Advisory, the park will be on a two-hour delay for Saturday, March 7. The (1/2)

will be shared via social media and the park's website. (2/2)

Fort Pulaski National Monument #fopu #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 3/5/2026 12:00 AM EST

Fort Pulaski Delayed Opening March 5, 2026

Due to a power outage, Fort Pulaski National Monument will delay opening on Thursday March 5, 2026 until further notice. Opening updates (1/2)

while repairs are being done. Expect lines, delays, and limited parking during this time. Please plan accordingly. (2/2)

Montezuma Castle National Monument #moca #nationalmonument
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 3/4/2026 12:00 AM EST

Limited Parking 3/2 - 3/13 Due to Plumbing Repairs

Due to extensive plumbing repairs in areas around the visitor center parking lot, numerous parking space will be closed (1/2)

surface but may suddenly give way. Recognize unstable, shifting, or unusually soft ground, and use caution when entering through these areas. (2/2)

Rainbow Bridge National Monument #rabr #nationalmonument
⚡ Danger ⚡
Issued: 3/3/2026 12:00 AM EST

Quicksand Present at Lakeshore Edge of the Rainbow Bridge Trail

Quicksand may be present near the shoreline and in drainages throughout the park. It can appear dry and firm on the (1/2)

and Cafe will remain open. (3/3)

Improvement Project. A helicopter will be onsite to move materials from the parking lot to the top of the mesa. During these operations, Tsankawi will be unsafe for visitors. The main Frijoles Canyon section of Bandelier including the Visitor Center, Main Pueblo Loop Trail, Park Store, (2/3)

Bandelier National Monument #band #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 3/2/2026 12:00 AM EST

Tsankawi Unit of Bandelier Temporarily Closed

Beginning February 25th, 2026, Bandelier National Monument's Tsankawi Unit will temporarily be closed for a Trails and Visitor (1/3)

levels rise again. Restrooms at the dock will remain open. This alert will stay up until the situation changes. Check the link for current lake information. (2/2)

Rainbow Bridge National Monument #rabr #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 3/2/2026 12:00 AM EST

No dock access to Rainbow Bridge

At current lake levels, Rainbow Bridge docks do not reach the land. Dock-to-trail access to Rainbow Bridge will not be available until water (1/2)

inconvenience. (2/2)

Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument #bepa #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 3/1/2026 12:00 AM EST

Belmont-Paul Women's Equality NM currently closed

Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument is currently closed due to ongoing repairs. We apologize for any (1/2)

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument #chyo #nationalmonument
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 2/28/2026 12:00 AM EST

Visitor Center Hours of Operation

The Visitor Center is open Friday - Sunday from 9:00am to 4:00pm

accordingly. (3/3)

segment to vehicles--from the Visitor's Center to Devils Orchard. The remainder of the road will open in spring 2026, weather permitting. Past Devils Orchard, the Loop Road is open to walking, hiking, wheelchairs, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing as weather permits. Please plan (2/3)

Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve #crmo #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 2/27/2026 12:00 AM EST

Loop Road Closure

The majority of the Loop Road is closed to vehicles. However, as of Friday 2/27/26 at 3pm, the Loop Road will partially reopen a 1.5 mile (1/3)

Cabrillo National Monument #cabr #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 2/26/2026 12:00 AM EST

Park Auditorium Closed Until Further Notice

Due to some damage from recent storms, the auditorium will be closed until further notice. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

statuecitycruises.com for refund and ticketing information. (2/2)

Statue of Liberty National Monument #stli #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 2/23/2026 12:00 AM EST

Winter Storm Closure - February 23 & 24

Due to the severe weather and ongoing snow removal, the park will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Please visit (1/2)

snow and hazardous weather. Please visit statuecitycruises.com for refund and ticketing information. (2/2)

Statue of Liberty National Monument #stli #nationalmonument
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 2/22/2026 12:00 AM EST

Winter Storm Closure - February 23

The park will be closed on Monday, February 23. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for NYC with a forecast of heavy (1/2)

and area icy road conditions . The monument will open at 11am. (2/2)