Events calendar

Coronado Hiker Shuttle

Coronado National Memorial

Mar 5 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Beginning December 11, take the FREE hiker shuttle from Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center to Montezuma Pass. The shuttle service runs every Thursday and Friday, one time, at 8:30 am. Join a ranger or park volunteer for a short orientation...

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Mar 5 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 5 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.

Beneath our Feet: Artifacts from Recent Excavations

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Mar 5 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park is pleased to present, Beneath Our Feet: Artifcats from Recent Excavations, a new exhibit showcasing artifacts uncovered during archeological investigations at the park over the past 25 years...

Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 5 9:15 am – 10:00 am

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! Wheelchair accessible.

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Mar 5 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...

Tours of President Johnson's Boyhood Home

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Mar 5 10:00 am – 10:30 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.

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 5 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Footsteps of Anza: History + Stories Along the Trail

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Mar 5 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join Conservation Manager Jaime Hendrickson and Bobbie Soto, a 8th-generation descendant of the Anza Expedition and author of An Old California Family: The Sotos of Cambria, for a guided walk along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail...

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 5 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 5 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...

Ranger Talk

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Mar 5 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger Talk daily at 11 am and 1 pm.

Mar 5 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...

Patio Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 5 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

An interpretive talk that changes daily. Subjects vary broadly, from ethnobotany, mining history, regional culture, and beyond.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 5 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...

The Anza Expedition: A 250th Commemoration Exhibit

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Mar 5 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...

Life in the Cliff Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 5 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Ever wonder what life was like over 750 years ago? Come join a ranger to learn more about the daily lives of the peole who built the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

Anza Watery Walk with the San Luis Obispo Beaver Brigade

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Mar 5 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Together we will walk along the Anza Trail and visit a spot on the river where beavers live. Your guide will share information about beavers, how to identify signs of beaver activity, and the many ways that beavers benefit our ecosystems. Please come...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Mar 5 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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

All About the Organ Pipe Cactus

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 5 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

How big can organ pipe cactus grow? Can you eat their fruit? What role do they play in the Sonoran Desert ecosystem? Have you or someone you know every asked a question like this about the organ pipe cactus? If the answer is yes, then this is the...

Ranger Talk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 5 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm

Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger hosting, but a few popular ones go over...

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 5 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 Hike (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 5 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Meet at the Signal Hill Picnic Area 15 minutes before the hike begins. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing, carry sufficient water, and bring a headlamp. This approximately 3-mile hike lasts about 3.5 hours and follows...

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 5 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.

Night Comes Alive (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 5 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Half the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. This is a 1-1.5 mile hike, and location varies. Regardless of program location, always meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center.

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 5 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.

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 5 7:30 pm – 8:30 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.