Events calendar

Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 3 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.

Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 3 9:30 am – 10:00 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.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 3 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...

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 3 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...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Mar 3 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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

Ranger Talk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 3 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 3 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.

From Expedition to Home: The Anza Legacy in California & Cambria

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Mar 3 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for an evening of living history. The featured speaker is Bobby Soto, an 8th-generation native Californian whose family history is closely tied to the Anza Expedition. His five-times great-grandfather, Ignacio de Soto, along with his wife...

Moonlight Hike

White Sands National Park

Mar 3 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Have you ever wanted to hike the dunes under the magical glow of the moon? This is your chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of this elusive environment and experience unique stories of the park. Moonlight hikes are offered March through November...

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 3 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.