Events calendar

Jun 11 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

As we look ahead to the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decisions in 2029, this exhibit reflects on how these annual milestones have been commemorated over time, and asks: Where Next? Featuring items from past...

Jun 11 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

As part of the national Anza 250 commemoration, the Cupertino Historical Society & Museum welcomes all to view an exhibit marking the 250th anniversary of Juan Bautista de Anza's expedition leading colonists to the San Francisco Bay — passing through...

Jun 11 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Anza expedition by exploring both the expedition itself and the environment the settlers found when they arrived in Monterey. Panels discuss the founding of Monterey, early buildings and...

Mission Espada Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jun 11 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Join our free, daily ranger program at Mission Espada.

Reading With A Ranger

Padre Island National Seashore

Jun 11 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

The Reading With A Ranger program is presented in partnership with Corpus Christi Public Libraries. Beat the summer heat and join a park ranger at the library! Learn about an interesting animal that calls the national seashore home by listening to a...

Evening with a Ranger

Great Basin National Park

Jun 11 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join a park ranger under the stars for an engaging and enjoyable story about Great Basin National Park. Mountain lions, wildfires, natural sounds, and bats are just a few of the many topics explored. Stick around and check our astronomy program, too.

Astronomy Program

Great Basin National Park

Jun 11 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Enjoy a double feature under the stars! Rangers will present 30-minute evening programs exploring the Great Basin and the cosmos, followed by roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes of telescope viewing (weather permitting). Programs will be hosted in the...

Lantern Cave Tours

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Jun 12 7:00 am – 10:45 am

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the...

Daily Cave Tours

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Jun 12 8:15 am – 3:30 pm

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours. You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of...

Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Jun 12 8:15 am – 8:45 am

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.

Gothic Palace Lantern Tour

Great Basin National Park

Jun 12 8:30 am – 9:00 am

The Gothic Palace Lantern Tour takes visitors into the beautiful and bizarre first two rooms of Lehman Caves by lanternlight.

Gothic Palace Lantern Tour

Great Basin National Park

Jun 12 8:30 am – 9:00 am

The Gothic Palace Lantern Tour takes visitors into the beautiful and bizarre first two rooms of Lehman Caves by lanternlight.

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Jun 12 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

The public is invited inside the reconstruction of Bent’s Old Fort, entering through the zaguan gate and into the plaza. Park Rangers will be present to explain the features of the fort and its 20 th century reconstruction. Entry into the...

Jun 12 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

As we look ahead to the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decisions in 2029, this exhibit reflects on how these annual milestones have been commemorated over time, and asks: Where Next? Featuring items from past...

Alpine Ranger Rove

Great Basin National Park

Jun 12 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Exploring the Alpine Lakes Loop or Bristlecone trails? Keep your eye out for a friendly ranger ready to chat about Great Basin’s spectacular high country. Occurs daily, staff permitting.

Alpine Ranger Rove

Great Basin National Park

Jun 12 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Exploring the Alpine Lakes Loop or Bristlecone trails? From 9am to 3pm, keep your eye out for a friendly ranger ready to chat about Great Basin's spectacular high country. Occurs daily, staff and weather permitting.

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Jun 12 10:00 am – 11:00 am

On days that the concessionaire boats run to the islands, guided hikes may be offered by national park rangers, volunteers, or concessionaire naturalists. If they are not available to lead hikes, self-guided interpretive trail booklets are available...

Ranger Talk

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Jun 12 10:00 am – 11:00 am

The Sand Creek ranger talk explores the events of the mid 1800's and describes some of the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to the Sand Creek Massacre. Please not that this program is a stationary talk, not a walking tour.

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

Pecos National Historical Park

Jun 12 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to lear n a bout the Ancestral Pueblo , Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today . The tour begins at...

Ranger Talk

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Jun 12 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk.

Jun 12 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

As part of the national Anza 250 commemoration, the Cupertino Historical Society & Museum welcomes all to view an exhibit marking the 250th anniversary of Juan Bautista de Anza's expedition leading colonists to the San Francisco Bay — passing through...

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jun 12 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.Daily 10:00 am and 11:00 am (weather permitting).Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at Mission...

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission Concepción

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jun 12 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Join our free, daily park ranger tours at Mission Concepción.

Ranger Program at Mission San Juan

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jun 12 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Join our free, daily park ranger tours at Mission San Juan.

Introduction to Caving Tour

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Jun 12 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and...

Geology Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Jun 12 10:00 am – 10:30 am

How did the Black Canyon form? What kinds of rocks are these? Discover answers to these and other questions about this dizzying chasm. Meet at Pulpit Rock Overlook at 10:00 am. 20-30 minutes. Location subject to change. May be cancelled due to...

Tours of President Johnson's Boyhood Home

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Jun 12 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Daily tours of the Boyhood Home explore Lyndon Johnson's childhood growing up in the rural, 1920s town of Johnson City, Texas. Tours start at the National Park Visitor Center in Johnson City at 100 Ladybird Lane.

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jun 12 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.Daily 10:00 am and 11:00 am (weather permitting).Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at Mission...

Guided Tour

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Jun 12 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Take a tour with a Park Ranger to learn more about Bent's Old Fort. Each tour lasts approximately forty-five minutes and begins in the plaza. Tours are limited to fifteen participants and will explore the historic use of the site and the...

Reading With A Ranger

Padre Island National Seashore

Jun 12 11:00 am – 11:30 am

The Reading With A Ranger program is presented in partnership with Corpus Christi Public Libraries. Beat the summer heat and join a park ranger at the library! Learn about an interesting animal that calls the national seashore home by listening to a...

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Jun 12 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain. Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn...

Quarai Ranger-Guided Hikes

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Jun 12 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Join our park rangers for a guided hike at Quarai every Friday at 11:00 a.m. These 45‑minute walks are open to everyone — no reservation needed. Bring plenty of water, pack a snack, wear sturdy shoes, and dress for the weather. Along the way, rangers...

Bristlecone Ranger Chat

Great Basin National Park

Jun 12 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Curious about Great Basin's alpine country? Anytime from 11am to noon each day, join a ranger in the Wheeler Peak Bristlecone Grove to explore the trees, the animals, and other aspects of the higher elevations of the park. Get hands-on with some of...

Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Jun 12 11:15 am – 12:00 pm

The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost...

Jun 12 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Anza expedition by exploring both the expedition itself and the environment the settlers found when they arrived in Monterey. Panels discuss the founding of Monterey, early buildings and...

Jun 12 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Wagons and cowboys and Hollywood, oh my! On this ranger-guided tour, learn about the Santa Fe Trail and area ranching, with stops at the Trading Post and historic Forked Lightning Ranch House . This tour requires limited walking , but extended...

Visit the Show Barn and meet a Hereford

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Jun 12 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Meet a park ranger at the Show Barn and get up close and personal with members of the historic Hereford cattle herd. Learn about Lyndon Johnson's ranching history and enjoy the view from the highest point on the LBJ Ranch driving tour route.

Lehman Caves Visitor Center Porch Talk

Great Basin National Park

Jun 12 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join a ranger for a 30-minute program outside the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Topics vary by ranger. Program occurs as staffing permits.

Ranger's Choice Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Jun 12 2:00 pm – 2:30 am

Join a park ranger to explore one of the fascinating stories of Black Canyon, from human history to plants to wildlife. Meet at Pulpit Rock Overlook at 2:00 pm. 20-30 minutes. Location subject to change. May be cancelled due to staffing shortages or...

Great Basin Visitor Center Porch Talk

Great Basin National Park

Jun 12 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Join a ranger outside the Great Basin Visitor Center for a 30-minute ranger chat. Chats are scheduled at 9:30 am and 2:30 pm as staffing permits. Topics will vary by ranger.

Mission Espada Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jun 12 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Join our free, daily ranger program at Mission Espada.