Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Feb 15 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...

Birds of Rinconada Canyon Guided Hike

Petroglyph National Monument

Feb 15 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for a guided hike at Rinconada Canyon in celebration of the Great Backyard Bird Count! On this hike we will search for the various birds that call Petroglyph National Monument home during the winter. Along the way we will see a variety of...

Ranger Talk

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Feb 15 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.

Feb 15 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join a Volunteer Interpretive Ranger at the Signal Hill Ramada for a 1-hour guided walk where you will learn about the Civilian Conservation Corp and the work they did at Signal Hill and in Saguaro National Park. The walk will continue to the Hohokam...

Pueblo Loop Trail Guided Walk

Bandelier National Monument

Feb 15 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

What is a Javelina? (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Feb 15 11:45 am – 12:30 pm

You may have seen one, you may have seen a picture of one and you may have even smelled one - STINKY! Join an Interpretive Volunteer in the theater for a short program that will answer all the questions you have about Javelina and why IT DOES NOT...

Feb 15 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm

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.

The Anza Expedition: A 250th Commemoration Exhibit

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Feb 15 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 Loop Trail Guided Walk

Bandelier National Monument

Feb 15 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

Nature Walk: Learn About Longleaf!

Big Thicket National Preserve

Feb 15 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join Ranger Nathan for a family-friendly stroll on the Longleaf Pine Trail! Explore one of Big Thicket's most exciting ecosystems, the longleaf pine uplands, and check out the plants and animals that call it home. Along the way, learn how the...

Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Feb 15 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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.

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Guided Tour

Bandelier National Monument

Feb 15 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join a ranger and walk back in time to learn about the historic district holding the largest cluster of CCC buildings. Once a hotel holding numerous visitors, now transformed into offices and housing, delve into the complex history of the depression...

Arizona's Wildcats! (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Feb 15 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

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 –...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Feb 15 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

Feb 15 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

Feb 15 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 (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Feb 15 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

Hike up the Tanque Verde Ridge trail to get fantastic views of the sunset in the park. This hike is 0.5 miles round-trip on rugged terrain. Water, hiking shoes, and trekking poles are recommended.

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Feb 15 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.