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Safe to go this weekend?

Wildfire smoke, closures and heat can turn a trip around at the trailhead. Pick a park for a quick go / watch / wait read from live air quality, active NPS alerts and today's weather — straight from government sources.

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Check before you go to Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

There are serious conditions right now — read the details and the official links before you commit to the trip.

Air quality · AirNow
AQI 38
Good · OZONE · Carlsbad Caverns - Biology Building
as of Sep 15, 11:00 UTC
Alerts & closures · NPS
Park Closure Temporary Closure of McKittrick Canyon Due to Wildland Fire Activity
Information Park Store To Go Cashless
Caution Devil's Hall is a Strenuous Hike
Weather · NOAA
80°F
Today · Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Conditions change by the hour. Always confirm on the official sources before you go — air quality at AirNow and alerts/closures on the official Guadalupe Mountains National Park page.

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