Events calendar

Coronado Hiker Shuttle

Coronado National Memorial

Feb 19 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Beginning December 11, take the FREE hiker shuttle from Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center to Montezuma Pass. The shuttle service runs every Thursday and Friday, one time, at 8:30 am. Join a ranger or park volunteer for a short orientation...

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Feb 19 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...

Beneath our Feet: Artifacts from Recent Excavations

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Feb 19 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is pleased to present, Beneath Our Feet: Artifcats from Recent Excavations, a new exhibit showcasing artifacts uncovered during archeological investigations at the park over the past 25 years...

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Feb 19 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...

Canoe Trip

Big Thicket National Preserve

Feb 19 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start...

Guided Hike: Rinconada Canyon

Petroglyph National Monument

Feb 19 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

This volunteer-led hike will take you on the 2.2 mile loop-trail into Rinconada Canyon, where you will learn about the history of the area - from the geology that shaped it to the Ancestral Puebloans and Spaniards that left their marks behind to the...

Guided Hike: Piedras Marcadas Canyon

Petroglyph National Monument

Feb 19 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us for a hike at Piedras Marcadas Canyon! These weekly hikes focus on the history, the geology, and the petroglyphs along this 1.9 mile hike. Binoculars are recommended. Bring water, sunscreen, warm layers, and comfortable shoes for a flat...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Feb 19 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

Visit the Visitor Center at Mission San José to explore a mission topic with a park ranger.

Sunset Hike (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Feb 19 4:00 pm – 7:45 pm

Meet at the Sendero Esperanza Trailhead 15 minutes before the hike begins. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing, carry sufficient water, and bring a headlamp. This hike is approximately 3.5 miles with 700 feet of elevation...

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Feb 19 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

A relaxed sunset program, designed for all ages, exploring the plants, wildlife, and people of the Sonoran Desert. Talks change daily; inquire at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for details.

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Feb 19 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

A formal interpretive talk on the history, ecology, and/or culture of the Sonoran Desert. Talks change daily; inquire at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center for details.