Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Feb 15 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...

Birds of Rinconada Canyon Guided Hike

Petroglyph National Monument

Feb 15 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for a guided hike at Rinconada Canyon in celebration of the Great Backyard Bird Count! On this hike we will search for the various birds that call Petroglyph National Monument home during the winter. Along the way we will see a variety of...

Pueblo Loop Trail Guided Walk

Bandelier National Monument

Feb 15 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join a ranger for a guided walk along a portion of the Pueblo Loop Trail. This easy hike is among the most popular trails at Bandelier. Ancestral Pueblo archeological sites, Natural Resource history, and ties from the past to the present, this walk...

The Anza Expedition: A 250th Commemoration Exhibit

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Feb 15 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Almost 250 years ago, as the Declaration of Independence was signed on the East Coast, the Anza expedition arrived at its destination on the West Coast. Both of these events would dramatically shape the cultural and political landscapes of the United...

Pueblo Loop Trail Guided Walk

Bandelier National Monument

Feb 15 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join a ranger for a guided walk along a portion of the Pueblo Loop Trail. This easy hike is among the most popular trails at Bandelier. Ancestral Pueblo archeological sites, Natural Resource history, and ties from the past to the present, this walk...

Nature Walk: Learn About Longleaf!

Big Thicket National Preserve

Feb 15 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join Ranger Nathan for a family-friendly stroll on the Longleaf Pine Trail! Explore one of Big Thicket's most exciting ecosystems, the longleaf pine uplands, and check out the plants and animals that call it home. Along the way, learn how the...

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Guided Tour

Bandelier National Monument

Feb 15 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join a ranger and walk back in time to learn about the historic district holding the largest cluster of CCC buildings. Once a hotel holding numerous visitors, now transformed into offices and housing, delve into the complex history of the depression...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Feb 15 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Feb 15 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 15 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.