Events calendar

The Dawn of War

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Jun 6 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

This program will showcase conditions in the Borderlands on the eve of the U.S./Mexican War. Park Staff, Living History Volunteers, and Guest Speakers will offer programs and Historic Weapons Demonstrations explaining the multiple perspectives of...

Jun 6 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 6 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...

Great American Patriotic Concert

John Muir National Historic Site

Jun 6 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Great American Patriotic Concert Date & Time: Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM Location: John Muir National Historic Site 4202 Alhambra Ave Martinez, CA Description: Join the Diablo Regional Concert Band, in partnership with John Muir National...

Jun 6 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Dragoon Brewing Co. 1859 W Grant Rd, #111, Tucson, AZ 85745 Raise a glass and join Western National Parks (WNP) and Kevin Fedarko, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Emerald Mile and A Walk in the Park, at Dragoon Brewing Co. for a day that...

Jun 6 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Dragoon Brewing Co. 1859 W Grant Rd, #111, Tucson, AZ 85745 Raise a glass and join Western National Parks (WNP) and Kevin Fedarko, author of the New York Times bestsellers The Emerald Mile and A Walk in the Park, at Dragoon Brewing Co. for a day that...

Mission Espada Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jun 6 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Join our free, daily ranger program at Mission Espada.

Sea Chantey Sing

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Jun 6 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Chantey Sing event is for anyone who enjoys singing or taking part in maritime historical culture. Whether you're a fresh landlubber or a seasoned seafarer, all are welcome to join. Sea Chanteys are held on the first Saturday of every month in...

Train, Train, Train Goes the Trolley

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Jun 6 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Drop in anytime from 6:30 to 8:00pm to explore the railroad history of Curecanti and listen for the locomotive.

Sunset hike

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Jun 6 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join a Ranger for a Sunset hike of the Volcano rim! Subjects include geology, geography, astronomy, and the park after at twilight. Reservations required. Call 575-278-2201 for information on start times, availability, and reservations.

Evening with a Ranger

Great Basin National Park

Jun 6 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 6 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...

Nightfall on the Jurassic

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Jun 6 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join a ranger for the retelling of life at Curecanti during the Morrison Jurassic period.

Lantern Cave Tours

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Jun 7 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...

Dunes Discovery Morning Hike

White Sands National Park

Jun 7 7:30 am – 8:30 am

The Dunes Discovery Morning Hike is a one-mile, ranger-guided hike at Dune Life Nature Trail. This is a great way to start your day in the park.

Jun 7 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Hubbell Trading Post is headed to Petroglyph National Monument on June 6 and 7! From 9 AM to 4 PM each day, visitors can experience the culture and heritage of the Navajo people while browsing and learning about the history, artistry, and deep...

Daily Cave Tours

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Jun 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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...

Alpine Ranger Rove

Great Basin National Park

Jun 7 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.

Guided Geology Walk

Bandelier National Monument

Jun 7 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Join geologists on a hike down the Falls Trail and learn all about the geology of Bandelier National Monument and the Pajarito Plateau. This hike starts at the Visitor Center at 9:00am and will return at 11:30am. The Falls Trail is three miles...

Alpine Ranger Rove

Great Basin National Park

Jun 7 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.

What is a Javelina? (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Jun 7 9:45 am – 10:00 am

You may have seen one, you may have seen a picture of one and you may have even smelled one - STINKY! Join an Interpretive Volunteer in the theater for a short program that will answer all the questions you have about Javelina and why IT DOES NOT...

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Jun 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk.

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jun 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 7 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...

Abó Ranger-Guided Hikes

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Jun 7 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Join our park rangers for a guided hike at Abó every Sunday 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 7 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...

Jun 7 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 7 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm

Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine. Wheelchair accessible.

Battle of Glorieta Pass Talk

Pecos National Historical Park

Jun 7 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

The Battle of Glorieta Pass was one of the most influential western battles of the Civil War. Join a park ranger for a talk in the historic Trading Post building and see how it played a role in this pivotal battle . Talks meet at the visitor center...

Summer Movie Series: The Lorax

Big Thicket National Preserve

Jun 7 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

It's showtime at Big Thicket! When it's hot outside, stay cool and watch a free movie in the Big Thicket Visitor Center theater. Before the movie begins, we invite you to learn all about longleaf pines and what we're doing to protect them. Sunday...

Visit the Show Barn and meet a Hereford

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Jun 7 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 7 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.

Great Basin Visitor Center Porch Talk

Great Basin National Park

Jun 7 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.

What is a Javelina? (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Jun 7 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

You may have seen one, you may have seen a picture of one and you may have even smelled one - STINKY! Join an Interpretive Volunteer in the theater for a short program that will answer all the questions you have about Javelina and why IT DOES NOT...

Mission Espada Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jun 7 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Join our free, daily ranger program at Mission Espada.