Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Mar 21 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...

Gila Bird and Nature Walk

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 21 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Grab your binoculars (if you have them) and join us on a walk through the wild Gila on a search for birds, wildlife and flowers. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will be walking around on trails and sometimes on pavement.

Desert Photography Class

Tonto National Monument

Mar 21 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hone your photography skills wih park volunteer Peni. She will cover the basics of: composition, 3rd rule, white balance, & histograms. You will need to bring your: Digital SLR camera, a tripod, polarizer, and a basic understanding of your camera...

Volcano Festival

El Malpais National Monument

Mar 21 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

El Malpais National Monument welcomes you to join us for a Volcano Festival at the El Malpais Visitor Center on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. At 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:00 pm, guest speaker Matt Zimmerer, from the New Mexico Bureau of...

CaveSim Experience

Great Basin National Park

Mar 21 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Explore Great Basin National Park's CaveSim, a simulated wild caving experience. Gear up with provided helmet and gloves, then explore 140 feet of simulated cave passages - but be careful not to "damage" the cave's formations.

Civil War: New Mexico Territory, 1862

Fort Union National Monument

Mar 21 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Learn of the second fort's construction, the Battle of Glorieta Pass and more with this 90-minute program. Seating provided.

Civil War: New Mexico Territory, 1862

Fort Union National Monument

Mar 21 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Learn of the 2nd fort’s construction, the Battle of Glorieta Pass and more. 60-minute program. Seating provided.

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 21 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Join a ranger for a talk about the unique animals that call this deserrt home!

Wetlands Art Day at Clark County Wetlands Park

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Mar 21 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join the Clark County Wetlands Park for Wetlands Art Day. Engage in art, painting, poetry, music, and more in our partner urban park. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument will have paleo-art on display depicting the Ice Age wetlands of Las...

Pueblo Loop Trail - Ranger Guided Walk

Bandelier National Monument

Mar 21 10:30 am – 11:30 am

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 Puebloan archeological sites, Natural Resource history, and ties from the past to the present, this walk...

Mt. Wanda History Hike

John Muir National Historic Site

Mar 21 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join a ranger for a hike up Mt. Wanda while learning about some of the rich history the hill has witnessed. The 90‑minute hike, with rest breaks, will depart from the Mt. Wanda parking lot at the corner of Alhambra Avenue and Franklin Canyon Road at...

Mar 21 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Enjoy an outdoor live musical performance of sonic fusion played by Dr. Costa, an internationally acclaimed Brazilian guitarist whose performances transcend genre. Blending the lyricism of classical guitar, the passion of Spanish and Latin traditions, and the spontaneity of improvisation, Dr. Costa crafts original musical journeys drawn from his own life and influences. This event is part of the Oro Valley Concert Series. No registration required. Free.

Teddy Roosevelt Living Historian

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Mar 21 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Us for a First-Person Historian Experience! Step back in time with an engaging presentation by Kurt Skinner as President Theodore Roosevelt. Hear Roosevelt himself speak about his enduring influence on America’s parks and monuments, with special...

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 21 11:00 am – 11:45 am

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain. Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn...

Johnson Settlement Walk

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Mar 21 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Are you looking to learn more about our history in an outdoor setting this spring? On the Saturdays of March 7, 14, and 21 join us for a free, 45-minute walk through the Johnson Settlement, the 1860s home of President Lyndon Johnson’s grandparents...

Read with a Ranger

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Mar 21 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join Ranger Jenna for "Read with a Ranger", sponsored by the WNP Jr. Ranger Book Club. Beginning at 12:00pm, Ranger Jenna will read "The Girl Who Loved Horses" by Paul Goble. Following the story, participants are invited to plant native flower seeds...

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 21 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain. Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn...

Solar Viewing at the Visitor Center

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 21 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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...

The Anza Expedition: A 250th Commemoration Exhibit

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Mar 21 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...

Mar 21 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Celebrate Women's History Month in Nicodemus! Nicodemus offered the opportunity for not just Black men, but Black women to establish new lives for themselves. Women paid attention to the needs of Nicodemus and established businesses such as hotels...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Mar 21 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

Mar 21 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.

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 21 5:30 pm – 6:30 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

Mar 21 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.

Stargazing Stroll

Big Thicket National Preserve

Mar 21 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Experience the park after dark! Join a ranger to walk the Longleaf Pine Trail at sunset and observe the wonders of the night sky through a telescope as the sky gets dark. If conditions allow, we'll look at the Moon, Jupiter, and distant objects in...

Night Skies Over the LBJ Ranch

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Mar 21 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

View the wonders of the night sky on Saturday, March 21. Beginning at 7:30 pm at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, the National Park Service will host programs highlighting the marvels of the night sky and the importance of preserving dark skies. Are you...

Stars Over The Gila

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 21 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.