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...
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...
Join us for a safe and fascinating look at the sun! Stop by the Visitor Center anytime between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to view the sun through a specially equipped telescope and learn more about our closest star. All ages welcome. No registration...
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...
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.
Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.Daily 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 2:30 pm (weather permitting).Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at...
Why preserve these ruins? Discover this site’s legacy as the sun has set and lanterns now shine during this 45-minute tour. (Historic area only open for this tour’s participants after 4:00 pm on these dates) Gates will reopen at 5:30 pm.
Join Park rangers and volunteers for a spectacular Dark Sky Event! As an International Dark Sky Park, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is proud to welcome you to the Abó Unit to experience the awe and wonder of the park’s pristine night...
Half of the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. This program meets at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. After a short ranger presentation, you'll hop into your car and follow the...
Half of the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. This program meets at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. After a short ranger presentation, you'll hop into your car and follow the...
Event will happen after the Bat Flight Program. Visitors should be mindful of their headlights. Turn them off after parking. Park facing toward the visitor center. Use red lens flashlights or headlamps if you have them.
Join us for a stellar evening under Chiricahua’s dark skies! In partnership with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA), rangers and volunteer astronomers will set up telescopes at Faraway Ranch on October 9 from 6:30–8:30 pm. Wander from...
Experience the night sky as rangers share fun facts, celestial stories and guide you in the observation of deep sky objects through park provided viewers. 60 to 90 minutes. (Historic area trails closed at 4:00 pm. All grounds and gates will close at...
Please join Chaco Culture and the Albuquerque Astronomical Society for a star party at the visitor center! The evening will kick off with a ranger program outside behind the visitor center (at the benches in the back) while the astronomers align and...
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.
Join Park Rangers at Golden Spike National Historical Park for a Night Sky Program on Friday October 09, 2026. Connect with the past through the skies that tie us together. Team up with Rangers, Astronomers, and other park visitors to explore stars...
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, in partnership with Raptors of New Mexico Foundation, invites you to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) at the Quarai Unit on Saturday, October 10. Join park rangers for guided bird count hikes...
Hubbell Trading Post is headed to Bandelier National Monument on October 10 and 11, the first stop on Hubbell’s 2026–2027 tour of the Southwest. Experience the culture and heritage of the Navajo people while browsing and learning about the history...
Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower, come let your curiosity blossom. This is an accessible program.
The Grand Palace Tour allows visitors to experience the entire developed area of Lehman Caves on a 90-minute ranger-guided adventure through more than half a mile of lighted cave paths.
Montezuma Pass ride with a ranger and hiker shuttle begins October 1st.This free shuttle from the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center to the stunning Montezuma Pass Overlook includes a guided ranger program on the ride up. Come with questions...
This Saturday, October 10, is World Migratory Bird Day! Join us at El Morro National Monument for a ranger-guided birding walk. Here's your chance to participate in a bird count to support science and conservation! The walk will take place on the...
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...
These weekly hikes will focus on the history, geology, and petroglyphs along the 2.2 mile loop trail at Rinconada Canyon. Binoculars are encouraged but not necessary. Bring plenty of water and good hiking shoes. Hikes will be led by park volunteer...
Fall 2026, the hiker transport will operate Saturdays and Sundays. Hikers may ride from Faraway Ranch to the top to hike back down. Departure Times & Locations: 9:00 AM – Faraway Ranch Parking Lot 9:10 AM – Restrooms at Bonita Canyon Campground...
Join us on October 10th-11th for Bandelier's Fall Fiesta, as cultural demonstrators showcase traditional arts, crafts, dances, and more to visitors. Handmade items that are expected to be available for sale include pottery, jewelry, drums, carvings...
Antelope Creek Village Tour Celebrate Archaeology Month with a guided journey into the past at Antelope Creek Village Each Saturday in October, meet at Alibates Ranch along Cas Johnson Road at 9:15 AM and caravan with a ranger to an ancient village...
Stop by any time between 9:30-10:30 to dig deeper into the natural and cultural history of White Sands National Park. Topics can include ancient footprints, ancient megafauna, modern animals, human history, or a quick art project for children and...
Get to know some members of the family Cactaceae who live at El Malpais National Monument. Discover the awesome diversity of shapes, colors, and adaptations of these charismatic icons of the Southwest. What does tuna have to do with cactuses? Come...
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...
“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...
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...
Enjoy a unique learning experience. Chat with living historians and listen to stories about the Battle of Palo Alto and the U.S.-Mexican War. Programs feature weapons demonstrations (dependent upon weather).
Join a ranger for a 45-minute introductory program on the first 0.25 miles of the Pueblo Loop Trail! The walk will begin on the back porch of the visitor center and finishes at Tyuonyi Pueblo , the largest structure built by the Pueblo people in...
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 us for a one‑hour stroll that brings the landscape to life—from international bridge views to historic fence posts, delve into the Chamizal story with a park ranger. Bring water and comfy shoes.
Join Volunteer in Park Greg Jones for a geology wall walk at Barry’s Landing in celebration of Geology Day. Explore the “Fossil Wall” from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participants should meet at Barry’s Landing Parking Lot. Dress for the weather and bring...
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...
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 our park rangers for a guided hike at Gran Quivira every Saturday 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...
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Oct
10
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Led by Volunteer-in-Parks (VIP) Jake Brillhart, these one-hour tours highlight the building’s architecture and its architect, Thomas W. Williamson, and include a visit to the second floor.
The 30-minute Accessible Tour of Lehman Caves visits the Gothic Palace, the first highly-decorated room of the cave and can accommodate a wheelchair, with assistance. This tour is intended for persons with limited mobility, unable to negotiate stairs...
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost...
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...
Join us for a safe and fascinating look at the sun! Stop by the Visitor Center anytime between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to view the sun through a specially equipped telescope and learn more about our closest star. All ages welcome. No registration...
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 a park ranger to explore one of the fascinating stories of Black Canyon, from human history to plants to wildlife. Meet at Pulpit Rock Overlook at 2:00 pm. 20-30 minutes. Location subject to change. May be cancelled due to staffing shortages or...
Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.Daily 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 2:30 pm (weather permitting).Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at...
