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...
During the weekend in April and May, artists and cultural demonstrators from various tribes across the southwest will be on site at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot to share their skills and work with the public. These events are made possible with...
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
May
2
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Did you know that President Harry S. Truman ordered the integration of the U.S. military in 1948 through Executive Order 9981? In the aftermath of World War II, returning veterans faced continued racial discrimination. The brutal attack and blinding...
During the weekend in April and May, artists and cultural demonstrators from various tribes across the southwest will be on site at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot to share their skills and work with the public. These events are made possible with...
During the weekend in April and May, artists and cultural demonstrators from various tribes across the southwest will be on site at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot to share their skills and work with the public. These events are made possible with...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Of atlatls, bows and arrows and firearms on the frontier! Experience demonstrations and discussions of several types of historic weapons during this one-hour program.
Get in touch with your inner scientist at the Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival’s biggest event! It’s a FREE full-day of one-of-a-kind science and technology experiences and engaging science-themed entertainment. There’s something fun for...
“Stories from the Borderlands” are featured programs offered monthly. Each will be held at the reconstructed fort and the Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta and last 45 minutes, exploring a different facet of the Fort’s story.As always, visitors...
It's a trap! Big Thicket's carnivorous plants use deception to trick and trap insects in order to get the nutrients they need. Explore a natural garden of carnivorous plants with a ranger. This 1-mile, hour-long walk on the Pitcher Plant Trail will...
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...
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park welcomes you to join us at our special event to visit with mission descendant families who will be sharing their genealogical research, photos, and ancestors' stories.Booths from local genealogical and...
Join Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument and the Friends of Mountainair Animal Shelter (FOMAS) for another BARK in the Park Hike! Just like our Junior and Senior Ranger activities, the BARK Ranger program lets your furry friends join the...
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...
Join a ranger on a short hike up Mt. Wanda. Details: Distance: 1-2 miles, uphill on a steep uneven dirt trail. What to Bring: Sun protection, water, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Pets: Dogs are welcome. Facilities: No restrooms available at the...
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.
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...
Join us at the visitor center for a hands-on workshop and learn about different types of pigment and artwork created using the natural resources around us.
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...
Join a ranger for a short stroll through the cactus garden located outside of the visitor center to learn about the saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert.
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...
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...
Join us on a guided walk through the largest great house in Chaco Culture NHP and learn about the people that called this canyon home. Tour will last approximately one hour.
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...
“Stories from the Borderlands” are featured programs offered monthly. Each will be held at the reconstructed fort and the Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta and last 45 minutes, exploring a different facet of the Fort’s story.
Meet a park ranger at the Junction School to talk about what learning was like for four-year-old Lyndon when he started his education in 1912. On April 11, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson returned to his first school to sign the Elementary and...
Join us on a guided walk through a uniquely constructed great house in Chaco Culture NHP and learn about the people that called this canyon home. Tour will last approximately one hour.
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...
Have you ever wanted to hike the dunes under the magical glow of the moon? This is your chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of this elusive environment and experience unique stories of the park. Moonlight hikes are offered March through November...
Join us at the Gila Cliff Dwelling's National Monument Visitor Center parking lot to view the stars and other celisteral objects. Bring a red headlamp.