Events calendar

Sunrise Yoga

Padre Island National Seashore

Apr 25 6:45 am – 7:45 am

Awaken your senses and embrace the tranquility of the morning with our sunrise yoga class on the rooftop deck of the Malaquite Visitor Center, overlooking the sparkling waters of the gulf. You'll witness the sun rising over the horizon as you...

Apr 25 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hubbell Trading Post is coming to White Sands National Park. From 9 AM to 5 PM each day, visitors can experience the culture and heritage of the Navajo people while browsing and learning about the history, artistry, and deep cultural significance of...

Apr 25 9:00 am – 9:30 am

When available, the hikers' transport will drive day visitors from Faraway Ranch to Massai Point or Echo Canyon once daily. Hikers can choose one of two routes to hike 5.7 or 9 miles back to their car. Most hiker's prefer loops and out and back hikes...

Jr. Ranger Day

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Apr 25 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join us for Junior Ranger Day on April 25th from 9AM to 1PM at the Lake Mead Visitor Center, right off of the Highway 93 on Lakeshore road! Kids of all ages can earn their Junior Ranger badges, take part in hands-on activities, and learn what it...

Guided Hike: Rinconada Canyon

Petroglyph National Monument

Apr 25 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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...

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Apr 25 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...

Cultural Demonstrators and Artists on Site

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Apr 25 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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...

Cultural Demonstrators and Artists on Site

Tuzigoot National Monument

Apr 25 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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...

Truman and Civil Rights

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Apr 25 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...

Navajo Rug Show

White Sands National Park

Apr 25 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hubbell Trading Post, Arizona, in partnership with Western National (WNP), takes their show on the road with a Navajo Rug Show at White Sands National Park on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day, visitors can...

Cultural Demonstrators and Artists on Site

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Apr 25 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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...

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Apr 25 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...

Ranger Talk

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Apr 25 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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.

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

Pecos National Historical Park

Apr 25 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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...

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Apr 25 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Apr 25 10:00 am – 11:00 am

“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...

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Apr 25 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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...

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission Concepción

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Apr 25 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Join our free, daily park ranger tours at Mission Concepción.

Ranger Program at Mission San Juan

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Apr 25 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Join our free, daily park ranger tours at Mission San Juan.

Navajo Rug Show

White Sands National Park

Apr 25 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Hubbell Trading Post, Arizona, in partnership with Western National (WNP), takes their show on the road with a Navajo Rug Show at White Sands National Park on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day, visitors can...

Geology Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Apr 25 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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...

Reading with a Junior Ranger

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Apr 25 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join a Junior Ranger for a reading of the book, If I Were A Park Ranger by Catherine Stier. Other junior ranger activites like coloring pages will be available.

Tours of President Johnson's Boyhood Home

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Apr 25 10:30 am – 11:30 am

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.

Ranger Talk

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Apr 25 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Learn about Montezuma Castle with a ranger daily at 11 am and 1 pm. Topics of discussion vary.

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Apr 25 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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...

Porch Talk

Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Apr 25 11:00 am – 11:15 am

Join us on the front porch for a short talk about Fort Bowie. Daily topics may include military history, the Apache Wars, the Butterfield Stagecoach, the fort cemetery, nature, and water in the desert.

Pigment, Yucca, and Stone

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Apr 25 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Guided Tour

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Apr 25 11:00 am – 11:45 am

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...

Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Apr 25 11:00 am – 11:30 am

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.

Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Apr 25 11:15 am – 12:00 pm

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...

Apr 25 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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...

Love and Loss Mt. Wanda Hike

John Muir National Historic Site

Apr 25 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join a ranger to climb up Mt. Wanda and climb up on the complexity of the topic of Love and Loss. Details: Distance: We will hike one mile up a steep uneven dirt fire road. What to Bring: Sun protection, water, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Pets: Dogs...

The Anza Expedition: A 250th Commemoration Exhibit

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Apr 25 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 Bonito Tour

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Apr 25 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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.

Apr 25 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

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...

Apr 25 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

“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.

Apr 25 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm

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Apr 25 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The City Nature Challenge is an annual, global event that encourages people to document local biodiversity through community science, using platforms like iNaturalist. This year, it runs from April 24 through April 27. You are invited to participate...

Visit the Junction School with a Ranger

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Apr 25 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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...

Mission Espada Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Apr 25 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Join our free, daily ranger program at Mission Espada.

Pueblo del Arroyo Tour

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Apr 25 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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.

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Apr 25 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

Apr 25 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

Apr 25 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.

Stars Over The Gila

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Apr 25 9:00 pm – 10:00 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.