Alerts & Conditions

Stallion barns, like this white-washed log one near the trees, were used to give stallions shelter from the elements. Each stallion had his own barn and pasture, since these proud male horses will fight if they are kept together.

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Phased Reopening Continues

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. Based on guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, access to the park, continuing as follows:

Open: Historic Buildings for self-guided tours

Park Trails
Visitor Center
Ranger Programs

Closed: Ranch House


While the listed areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased, and services may be limited. When recreating, please follow local area health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, and avoid crowding and 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.