New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

UPDATE | Tropical Storm Francine Prompts Park Closures

With Tropical Storm Francine expected to be at hurricane force when it reaches Louisiana on Wednesday, at least two units of the National Park System closed in advance of the storm.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2024 4:03pm

In a National Park Devoted To Jazz, The Rangers Are Musicians

Halfway through a one-hour set, the Arrowhead Jazz Band stops for 15 minutes and invites questions from the audience. It’s an unusual move from an even more unusual band made up partly of park rangers.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:54am

Hurricane Zeta Prompts Closures Of More National Park Units On The Gulf Coast

With Hurricane Zeta bearing down on the northern shores of the Gulf of Mexico, more parts of the National Park System shut down to weather the storm.

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By NPT Staff - October 27th, 2020 4:31pm

National Park Sites Closing In Advance Of Hurricane Delta

As Hurricane Delta turned into a major hurricane as it churned its way across the Gulf of Mexico, some units of the National Park System on the northern coast of the gulf began shutting down to prepare for the storm.

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By NPT Staff - October 6th, 2020 5:15pm

Hurricane Marco, Tropical Storm Laura Threaten National Park Units

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura were bearing down Sunday on units of the National Park System, prompting Dry Tortugas and Everglades national parks, and Gulf Islands National Seashore, to take precautions, including closures.

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By NPT Staff - August 23rd, 2020 2:58pm

Gulf Coast National Parks Prepare for Possible Arrival of Hurricane Gustav

As Tropical Storm Gustav nears the Gulf of Mexico, three Gulf Coast national parks in the projected landfall zone of the soon-to-be hurricane have moved to a higher level of hurricane preparedness and are making preparations for possible closure and evacuation. Five other national parks within the five-day forecast cone are in planning and monitoring mode.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 23rd, 2011 1:06pm

New Orleans Businesses Want National Park Service to Stop Free Tours

Long one of the beauties of a national park visit have been the ranger-led tours, tours that traditionally have been free. While some parks sadly are beginning to charge for interpretive tours, others aren't moving in that direction quickly enough to suit some in private enterprise.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 3rd, 2007 11:04am

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