Events calendar

Beneath our Feet: Artifacts from Recent Excavations

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Mar 11 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 11 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.

Beach Walk

Padre Island National Seashore

Mar 11 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Stroll along the sandy Gulf shoreline and uncover the hidden wonders of the seashore. Guided by a park ranger or volunteer, this leisurely walk introduces you to the area’s fascinating natural and cultural history while exploring what the tides have...

Broadway Hike (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 11 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Join a ranger for a 2-hour hike to explore the beautiful Sonoran desert and learn about the native plants of Saguaro National Park! This hike starts at the Broadway trailhead, and will be approximately 2 miles with minimal elevation gain.

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Mar 11 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 11 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 11 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Life in the Cliff Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 11 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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.

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 11 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Those Crazy Cactus (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 11 10:15 am – 12:00 pm

Crazy, quirky, or creepy, the facts about cactus are as fascinating as the folklore - and just as far-fetched.  Join a Park Naturalist for a casual stroll and lighthearted look at our spiny desert dwellers.  Wheelchair accessible.

Mar 11 10:15 am – 11:00 am

Misunderstood, maligned, and nearly eradicated by settlers, the mountain lion remains shrouded in myth and mystery. Join a Park Naturalist for this entertaining and enlightening program and discover the facts that dispel the fallacies about this...

Pueblo Loop Trail - Ranger Guided Walk

Bandelier National Monument

Mar 11 10:30 am – 11:30 am

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

Ranger Talk

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Mar 11 11:00 am – 11:30 am

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

Patio Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 11 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

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

The Anza Expedition: A 250th Commemoration Exhibit

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Mar 11 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...

Mar 11 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...

Deck Talk

Padre Island National Seashore

Mar 11 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

From the vast coastal prairies and hypersaline lagoon, to the sandy gulf beaches and the tidal mud flats, Padre Island has unique habitats that teem with life. Native Americans, Spanish explorers and cattle ranchers have all walked along the shores...

Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 11 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

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

Mar 11 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for a 30-minute theater presentation on the Saguaro cactus, the iconic symbol of the Southwest. Learn about its unique adaptations, ecological significance, and the cultural importance it holds in the region. Discover how this remarkable...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Mar 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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

Mar 11 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.

Sunset Hike (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 11 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.

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 11 6:00 pm – 7:00 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.

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 11 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 11 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.