Join Ranger Christy and the Lovell-Kane Area Museum for a historic place and people of Bighorn Canyon bus tour. Tickets can be purchased thorugh the Lovell-Kane Area Museum.
9:00 am-5:00 pm daily, year-round. Available in multiple formats (audio, digital, or paper) a variety of routes can be explored through the mission grounds.
Planned Programs for Saturday (8/30): 10:00AM – Strike the Iron: Blacksmithing Demonstration – Making a spiral wall hook with monkey tail 11:00AM – Steadfast Springfields: Small Arms Firing Demonstration 1:00PM – Teatime at the Fort: Entertainment...
As summer draws to a close, Golden Spike National Historical Park comes to life in celebration of the railroad's legacy and frontier culture. Join us on August 30 th for a day of excitement featuring frontier games, handcar rides, living history...
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...
*This trip is fully reserved. Additional reservations will be added to the wait list. Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are...
Demonstrations are free and open to the public and take place on the back patio of the Bandelier visitor center. This program is made possible by funding from the Friends of Bandelier National Monument to cover costs like demonstrators' travel and...
Cool off and join us in the Kiva room for a free, special family-friendly, nature-themed jam with a live musical performance by the Desert Museum Family Band!
How does a stone or shell become jewelry, tools, or more? Join Harvey Abeyta and Priscilla Nieto of Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo on Saturday, August 30 or Sunday, August 31 to learn more about their work as artisans. Stop by the visitor center either...
Explore the cultural and natural history of El Malpais along the Acoma-Zuni Trail with a ranger. The east Acoma-Zuni Trailhead is located 23 miles south of Grants on Highway 117. (Please note the Acoma-Zuni Trail has a second trailhead located on...
Join Park Rangers for a ranger led hike at Gran Quivira every Saturday at 11 am. Hikes are open to the public and no reservation is required. Bring plenty of water and snacks and wear comfortable shoes and proper clothing.
Join a park ranger at Quarai for a ranger-led hike and program. Hikes are open to the public and no reservation is required. Bring plenty of water and snacks and wear comfortable shoes and proper clothing.
During the summer of 2025, guided tours of the fort will occur at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. On Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, guided tours will be available at 11:00 a.m. only. Each tour will last approximately 75 minutes and begin...
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...
During the summer of 2025, guided tours of the fort will occur at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. On Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, guided tours will be available at 11:00 a.m. only. Each tour will last approximately 75 minutes and begin...
Join us Saturday, August 30, for a free lecture and workshop titled "Adornment in the Southwest Via Turquoise and Earth: Indigenous Perspectives on Cultural Landscape" presented and led by Venaya Yazzie. This free workshop will begin at 12:00pm in...
Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine. Wheelchair accessible.
Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program.
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...
Join a park ranger for a program or guided walk and learn more about a variety of topics about Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Specific topics, locations, and length of program time are dependent on the ranger giving the program; please...
This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases –...
Join a park ranger for a guided walk around San Francisco's waterfront and learn how maritime history has shaped the city. Meet at the San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center, located on the corner of Jefferson St and Hyde St. Program can last between...
Join a park ranger to explore one of the fascinating stories of Black Canyon, from human history to plants to wildlife. Stop by the South Rim Visitor Center for daily topics and locations. Program may be cancelled due to staffing changes or bad...
Join us for a hands-on relief printmaking workshop set right in the heart of the world’s largest gypsum dune field. You’ll learn the basics of this timeless art form and craft your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece, inspired by the flora and fauna of the...
Join a park ranger for a program or guided walk and learn more about a variety of topics about Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Specific topics, locations, and length of program time are dependent on the ranger giving the program; please...
Join a park ranger under the stars for an engaging and enjoyable story about Great Basin National Park. Mountain lions, wildfires, natural sounds, and bats are just a few of the many topics explored. Stick around and check our astronomy program, too.
Join us for a free fun night of dark sky education. We'll look at constellations, use telescopes, and talk about the ways in which dark--and light--affect our lives. You may arrive at any time between the listed hours. There will be activities for...
Great Basin National Park offers astronomy programs in the park at the Astronomy Amphitheater each week, Thursday through Sunday, during the summer and fall. Programs consist of a 30 minute Ranger Presentation followed by roughly 1 hour and 30...
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.
Duration: 60 minutes Distance: 0.6 miles / 1.3 kilometers Total Stairs: 0 Difficulty: Moderate. Tour goers will be on their feet for the entire tour. Only the Inscription Room has seating. White Nose Syndrome Screening is mandatory on all cave tours...
Get out early and beat the summer heat! Join a ranger for a short stroll and chat in our cactus garden. Come learn about a variety of topics including the iconic saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert! Meets in front of the Rincon...
9:00 am-5:00 pm daily, year-round. Available in multiple formats (audio, digital, or paper) a variety of routes can be explored through the mission grounds.
Grab your binoculars (if you have them) and join us on a walk through the wild Gila on a search for birds. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will be walking around on trails and sometimes on pavement.
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...
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 the South Rim Visitor Center at 9:00 am. 20-30 minutes. Location subject to change. May be cancelled due to...
Planned programs for Sunday (8/31), Fort Larned NHS's Birthday: 10:00AM – Strike the Iron: Blacksmithing Demonstration - Making a 3-link chain 11:00AM – Steadfast Springfields: Small Arms Firing Demonstration 1:00PM – Turning a Ranch Back to a Fort...
Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible.
Hike with two geologists along beautiful Falls Trail to learn about the geology of Bandelier National Monument and the surrounding area. Participants should wear close toed shoes and have sun protection. They should also bring plenty of water, snacks...
Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip...
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...
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.
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...
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...
How did the Black Canyon form? What kinds of rocks are these? Discover answers to these and other questions about this deep, steep, and narrow canyon. Meet at Pulpit Rock Overlook at 10:00 am. 20-30 minutes. May be cancelled due to staffing changes...
Demonstrations are free and open to the public and take place on the back patio of the Bandelier visitor center. This program is made possible by funding from the Friends of Bandelier National Monument to cover costs like demonstrators' travel and...
Learn about the people who called this place home for over 400 years during this 30 minute walking tour. Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Meet at the back patio of the visitor center.
How does a stone or shell become jewelry, tools, or more? Join Harvey Abeyta and Priscilla Nieto of Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo on Saturday, August 30 or Sunday, August 31 to learn more about their work as artisans. Stop by the visitor center either...
Join a park ranger to explore one of the fascinating stories of Black Canyon, from human history to plants to wildlife. Meet at the South Rim Visitor Center at 10:30 am. 20-30 minutes. Location subject to change. May be cancelled due to staffing...
Explore an incredibly young lava flow on the Lava Falls Trail with a park ranger. Where: Meet at the Lava Falls Trailhead located 37 miles south of Grants, NM on Highway 117. When: This hike starts at 10:30 am at the Lava Falls Trailhead on Highway...
Held on the El Morro Visitor Center patio. Drop in anytime between 10:30 am - 4:00 pm to learn about creating traditional Zuni pottery. Join cultural demonstrator, Leon Nastacio, as he fashions clay and demonstrates traditional methods of creating...
Join a park ranger at Quarai for a ranger-led hike and program. Hikes are open to the public and no reservation is required. Bring plenty of water and snacks and wear comfortable shoes and cool clothing.
During the summer of 2025, guided tours of the fort will occur at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. On Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, guided tours will be available at 11:00 a.m. only. Each tour will last approximately 75 minutes and begin...
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...
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...
During the summer of 2025, guided tours of the fort will occur at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. On Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, guided tours will be available at 11:00 a.m. only. Each tour will last approximately 75 minutes and begin...
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 an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the 1000-year-old petroglyphs, a 1930’s CCC project, and the historic Gould Mine site developed in 1906. Wheelchair accessible.
