Explore culture, history, nature, and more at virtual events or events at The National Parks Store. To find events among the 70+ national parks that partner with Western National Parks Association, visit the Discover Our Parks page and choose a partner park.
This year’s tour theme is music. Just like today, music was an important form of entertainment for the solders, officers and their families at frontier Army posts like Fort Larned. Whether it was someone playing an instrument for others to listen to, or people singing along, it helped while away the off-duty hours for everyone. […]
On Saturday, October 14th, beginning at 8:07am and lasting for about three hours, Great Basin National Park will have the good fortune of occupying prime astronomical real estate. An Annular Solar Eclipse is a rare event. The next one in the United States will not occur until 2041, making this quite possibly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. […]
KOUNTZE, Texas – Come to Big Thicket National Preserve on Saturday, October 14, to watch a solar eclipse and celebrate the preserve’s 49th anniversary! The free event features solar-filtered telescopes and eclipse glasses for safe viewing, ranger programs, and a sneak peek at our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2024. Event Timeline (all times central) 9:00 […]
Santo Domingo Pueblo artists Priscilla Nieto and Harvey Abeyta exhibit their jewelry and discuss traditional techniques used in their work, including hand-pump drilling, shaping beads with sandstone and flint knapping. Talks and Demonstrations about Santo Domingo Jewelry will be at 11am and 2pm. This event is free, and will occur at the National Parks Store. […]