Past Events – Western National Parks Association

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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.

Event Series Patio Talk

Patio Talk

Guadalupe Mountains National Park , US

Meet at the Pine Springs Visitor Center Patio at 10 am for a 20-30 minute ranger talk. Meet at the Pine Springs Visitor Center Patio An entrance fee of $10 per person (16 years of age and older) is required; entrance fees/passes permit 1-7 consecutive days of use in this national park. Holders of the Annual, Senior, Military, […]

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park , US

A ranger-guided walk through Mission San José is a great way to gain an understanding of mission life and the history of San Antonio. Ranger-guided walks are offered at 10:00 am and 11:00 am every day, and they begin outside of the Visitor Center. These tours last for about 45 minutes. The entire walk is […]

Event Series Guided Hikes on the Islands

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park , US

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. Guided hike locations, distances, and departure times will be announced after your arrival on the island during the […]

Free

Discover Aztec: Ranger Program

Aztec Ruins National Monument , US

Discover Aztec with a ranger or volunteer! These programs are open to all and free. The topics vary, but each talk is about 30 minutes in total. Come learn about the engineering of the Great Kiva, Chacoan roads, bats, and more! Call the visitor center at (505) 334-6174 with any questions.  

Free
Event Series Grand Palace Tour

Grand Palace Tour

Great Basin National Park , US

Grand Palace Tours are approximately 90 minutes long. The Grand Palace Tour travels 0.6 miles, and children must be at least 5 years old to join the Grand Palace Tour (except on tours November through February). This tour visits the Gothic Palace, the Music Room, the Lodge Room, Inscription Room, and the Grand Palace sections […]

Free
Event Series Evening Program

Evening Program

Curecanti National Recreation Area , US

Explore Curecanti wildlife, history, resources, cultures & more at this illustrated program with a park ranger. Meet at the Elk Creek campground amphitheater located in loop A of the campground near the shore of Blue Mesa. For nightly topics click here, drop by the Elk Creek Visitor Center or contact us at 970.641.2337 x205 or [email protected] […]

Event Series Lodge Room Tour

Lodge Room Tour

Great Basin National Park , US

Lodge Room tours last about 60 minutes and explore about .5 miles of the cave. This family-friendly tour visits the Gothic Palace, Music Room, and Lodge Room as it winds its way through cave passages. Tours are limited to 20 visitors. White Nose Syndrome screening is mandatory. To check in for the tour, speak with […]

Event Series Grand Palace Tour

Grand Palace Tour

Great Basin National Park , US

Grand Palace Tours are approximately 90 minutes long. The Grand Palace Tour travels 0.6 miles, and children must be at least 5 years old to join the Grand Palace Tour (except on tours November through February). This tour visits the Gothic Palace, the Music Room, the Lodge Room, Inscription Room, and the Grand Palace sections […]

Event Series Patio Talk

Patio Talk

Guadalupe Mountains National Park , US

Meet at the Pine Springs Visitor Center Patio at 10 am for a 20-30 minute ranger talk. Meet at the Pine Springs Visitor Center Patio An entrance fee of $10 per person (16 years of age and older) is required; entrance fees/passes permit 1-7 consecutive days of use in this national park. Holders of the Annual, Senior, Military, […]

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park , US

A ranger-guided walk through Mission San José is a great way to gain an understanding of mission life and the history of San Antonio. Ranger-guided walks are offered at 10:00 am and 11:00 am every day, and they begin outside of the Visitor Center. These tours last for about 45 minutes. The entire walk is […]

Event Series Guided Hikes on the Islands

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park , US

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. Guided hike locations, distances, and departure times will be announced after your arrival on the island during the […]

Free

Discover Aztec: Ranger Program

Aztec Ruins National Monument , US

Discover Aztec with a ranger or volunteer! These programs are open to all and free. The topics vary, but each talk is about 30 minutes in total. Come learn about the engineering of the Great Kiva, Chacoan roads, bats, and more! Call the visitor center at (505) 334-6174 with any questions.  

Free