Explore culture, history, nature, and more at virtual events or events at The National Parks Store. To find events among the 70+ national parks that partner with Western National Parks Association, visit the Discover Our Parks page and choose a partner park.
Join Jack Lasseter as he shares what the post-Civil War Army was really like in the western US. Learn about the enlisted men, what life was like for the soldiers, […]
Roosevelt, AZ – Join an experienced bird guide to learn about both migrating and local bird species found at Tonto National Monument. Acquire tips and tricks for identifying birds and gain an appreciation for species found in the Sonoran desert, including the Gila Woodpecker and the Turkey Vulture. Ranger-led bird walks will be held on […]
Venomous Animals of the Tucson area...and Beyond! Join Larry Jones as he embarks on a visual journey across the gamut of venomous animals of the US and Canada, zeroing in on the American Southwest. Tucson has one of the highest diversities of venomous animals in the US. Awareness of our surroundings is the first step in […]
Venomous Animals of the Tucson area...and Beyond! Join Larry Jones as he embarks on a visual journey across the gamut of venomous animals of the US and Canada, zeroing in on the American Southwest. Tucson has one of the highest diversities of venomous animals in the US. Awareness of our surroundings is the first step in […]
Santo Domingo Pueblo artists Priscilla Nieto and Harvey Abeyta exhibit their jewelry and discuss traditional techniques used in their work, including hand-pump drilling, shaping beads with sandstone and flint knapping. Talks and Demonstrations about Santo Domingo Jewelry will be at 11am and 2pm. This event is free, and will occur at the National Parks Store. […]
Santo Domingo Pueblo artists Priscilla Nieto and Harvey Abeyta exhibit their jewelry and discuss traditional techniques used in their work, including hand-pump drilling, shaping beads with sandstone and flint knapping. Talks and Demonstrations about Santo Domingo Jewelry will be at 11am and 2pm. This event is free, and will occur at the National Parks Store. […]
In 2019, Tom Zoellner hiked the 790-mile Arizona Trail. Not only did he journey through the physicality of Arizona -- its canyons, mountains, cities, deserts, plateaus, reservoirs and small towns -- but also through its astonishing history. Tom joins us to talk about his sojourn, which is brilliantly documented in his new book Rim to […]
Wynne Brown, author of The Forgotten Botanist: Sara Plummer Lemmon's Life of Science and Art, will take us on a visual journey of Sara Lemmon's life and work, including her most recently discovered paintings of the Santa Catalina and Huachuca Mountains. Wynne's book will be available for purchase through The National Parks Store and will […]
Learn more about the history and public art of Tucson.
Learn more about the history and public art of Tucson.
Katsina dolls, carved representations of Hopi deities, have captured the public’s imagination for decades. Enjoy a remarkable selection of katsina, or kachina, carvings from the finest Hopi artists. Talks about the history of the tradition of Hopi Katsina art at 11 am and 2pm. This event is free, and will occur at the National Parks […]
With his latest book, Roger Naylor says what needs to be said. Arizona is awesome!