Construction at Blow-Me-Down Mill
The area around the Blow-Me-Down Mill and Dam are temporarily closed through August due to work to repair and reinforce the foundation of the Blow-Me-Down Mill.
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NPS sources checked 10/3/2026, 11:43:14 AM Eastern
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CHECK BEFORE DEPARTUREList of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
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!
Official NPS sourceBlack Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in 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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Browse the archiveMarsh-Billings-Rockefeller and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park Staff Celebrated for Excellence in Stewardship and Administration
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Parks are proud to celebrate the achievements of three outstanding team members whose work exemplifies the mission and values of the National Park Service.
Official NPS sourceTourism to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Parks Contributes $7.3 Million to Local Economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 108,400 visitors to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller and Saint-Gaudens National Historical Parks in 2024 spent $7.3 million in communities near the parks. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the Vermont and New Hampshire economies of $9.6 million.
Official NPS sourceCelebrate Creativity at the Art in the Park Festival
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park will host the inaugural Art in the Park Festival on Saturday, September 27, from 11:00 am to 3:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the Cornish Colony’s enduring legacy of artistic expression with sculpture demonstrations, drop-in art activities, musical performances, and more.
Official NPS sourceConstruction to Begin on Byron Bridge Stairway
The National Park Service will begin construction on a new stairway connecting the Goodloe Byron Memorial Footbridge (Byron Bridge) to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park towpath at mile 60.6.
Official NPS sourceTemporary Closure of Sensitive Lands at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park for Resource Protection
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park temporarily closes a section of the park bordering State Route 12A and St. Gaudens Road to protect sensitive plant species.
Official NPS sourceNPS Announces the Release of Visitor Use Management Plan for the Virginia Triple Crown Segment of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
The National Park Service and partners have published a Visitor Use Management Plan for the Virginia Triple Crown Segment of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The Virginia Triple Crown Segment includes the iconic Dragon’s Tooth, McAfee Knob, and Tinker Cliffs areas. This plan will guide long term visitor management in this area.
Official NPS sourceSaint-Gaudens National Historical Park Hosts Pollinator Party June 19
Park to host free family programming on June 19.
Official NPS sourceSaint-Gaudens National Historical Park announces 2024 sculpture-in-residence
Davis Fandiño has been selected as the 2024 Sculptor-in-Residence for Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
Official NPS sourceTemporary closure at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park for resource protection
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park has closed the floodplain forest between the Connecticut River and State Route 12A, north of the Blow-Me-Down Brook and the forested areas on either side of Saint Gaudens Road at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park during the months of April and May to protect sensitive plant species.
Official NPS sourceThree national scenic trails designated as units of the National Park System
Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest national parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428. The Ice Age, New England, and North Country national scenic trails, all previously established by Congress and administered by the National Park Service as part of the National Trails System, are now also recognized as units of the National Park System.
Official NPS sourceEd Clark Named Superintendent of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Park Service has selected Ed Clark as the new superintendent of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. He is expected to begin his new assignment on October 8.
Official NPS sourceAppalachian National Scenic Trail seeks public input on Virginia's Triple Crown Visitor Use Management Plan in August 2023
The National Park Service (NPS) and its partners co-managing Appalachian National Scenic Trail’s Virginia’s Triple Crown segment near Roanoke, Va., encourage members of the public to comment on a draft Visitor Use Management Plan for Virginia’s Triple Crown segment of the trail. Comments will be gathered August 1 - 31, 2023.
Official NPS sourceMonuments and Myths traveling exhibition highlights the art of prominent American sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park announces the debut of a new traveling exhibition featuring the work of two of American history’s most distinguished sculptors. “Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French” includes several pieces that have never or seldom been on exhibit before. The national tour opens in Alabama on May 31 and will travel to additional sites over the next two years.
Official NPS sourceReducing deer numbers and removing invasive plants are key to long-term forest health
Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications.
Official NPS sourceSaint-Gaudens National Historical Park Celebrates National Public Lands Day with Sculptural Visions and Star Party, September 24
On Saturday, September 24, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park will host its annual Sculptural Visions event and a Star Party for National Public Lands Day. Sculptural Visions will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Star Party will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Entry to the park is free for National Public Lands Day.
Official NPS sourceNational park tourism in Maryland creates $344.3 million in economic benefit
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6,675,119 visitors to national parks in Maryland spent $246.6 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 2,940 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $344.3 million.
Official NPS sourceNational park tourism in West Virginia creates $131 million in economic benefit
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2,187,125 visitors to national parks in West Virginia spent $108.9 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 1,447 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $131 million.
Official NPS sourceSaint-Gaudens National Historical Park Welcomes 2022 Sculpture-in-Residence
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park is pleased to announce its 2022 Sculptor-in-Residence (SIR), Sean Hunter Williams. His time at the park will include open studio hours Wednesday through Sunday from June through October, regular presentations discussing the process of bronze sculpture as practiced historically and by contemporary sculptors, and a series of Saturday afternoon sketching and sculpture workshops.
Official NPS sourceUpcoming NPS Events
NEXT 90 DAYSAspet Open House
Step inside the home of Augustus and Augusta Saint-Gaudens . A docent will be available to answer questions and share history about the home, family, and Cornish Colony of artists.
Official NPS sourceAspet Open House
Step inside the home of Augustus and Augusta Saint-Gaudens . A docent will be available to answer questions and share history about the home, family, and Cornish Colony of artists.
Official NPS sourceAspet Open House
Step inside the home of Augustus and Augusta Saint-Gaudens . A docent will be available to answer questions and share history about the home, family, and Cornish Colony of artists.
Official NPS sourceAspet Open House
Step inside the home of Augustus and Augusta Saint-Gaudens . A docent will be available to answer questions and share history about the home, family, and Cornish Colony of artists.
Official NPS sourceAspet Open House
Step inside the home of Augustus and Augusta Saint-Gaudens . A docent will be available to answer questions and share history about the home, family, and Cornish Colony of artists.
Official NPS sourceSculptor-in-Residence Talk
Heidi Mortensen reflects on her season as the 2026 sculptor-in-residence in this special artist talk. Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park hosts the oldest continual artist residency program in the National Park Service. Begun in 1969 by the Saint-Gaudens Memorial, the presence of a figurative sculptor continues to inform and inspire visitors to this day. The sculptor-in-residence works in the historic Ravine Studio, located at the forest edge overlooking Blow-Me-Up Ravine where visitors can witness the artist work and learn about the process of sculpture. Heidi Mortensen investigates displacement, loss, connection and memory through sculpture. Holding an MFA in Sculpture Dimensional Studies from Alfred University, New York, and atelier training in figure sculpting from the Barcelona Academy of Art, she creates detailed work in clay, glass, metal, fibers, and resin that examines the precariousness of the places we call home and delves into the mutable realm of remembering.
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The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is managed by the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.
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Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the captivating bronze sculptures and enjoy the beauty of art and nature. The park and its partners continue the tradition of the Cornish Colony of artists. Unleash your creativity today.
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