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Phased Reopening of Fort Larned NHS Continues

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News Release Date: June 25, 2020

Contact: George Elmore, 620-285-6911

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Fort Larned National Historic Site is increasing recreational access. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.

Beginning Wednesday, July 1, Fort Larned National Historic Site will reopen full access to all the non-climate-controlled historic buildings. Visitors will be able to go inside the buildings and view the restored interiors. This is in addition to the areas already available to the public including all trails, grounds, and prairie. 

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. At Fort Larned National Historic Site, our operational approach will be to examine each facility function and service provided to ensure those operations comply with current public health guidance, and will be regularly monitored. We continue to work closely with the NPS Office of Public Health using CDC guidance to ensure public and workspaces are safe and clean for visitors, employees, partners, and volunteers.  

While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased and services may be limited. When recreating, the public should follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding and avoid high-risk outdoor activities.

The CDC has offered guidance to help people recreating in parks and open spaces prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19, and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.  

Explore our website for information on the fort’s history, army life, the Santa Fe Trail, and the Plains Indians. You’ll find a link on our homepage to both our virtual tour and cell phone tour allowing you to virtually visit the historic buildings. There are also online Junior Ranger activities for the kids on our Kids & Youth page. 

Details and updates on park operations will continue to be posted on our website and social media channels. Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus.
 



Last updated: June 26, 2020

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