Events calendar

King Canyon – Gould Mine Loop Hike

Saguaro National Park

Mar 27 7:00 am – 10:00 am

Join a park volunteer for a three-hour, 3-mile hike that climbs about 330 feet. The route includes part of the Sendero Esperanza Trail and all the Gould Mine and King Canyon Wash Trails, offering a chance to learn about desert plants, the park’s...

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Mar 27 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...

Coffee With A Ranger

Padre Island National Seashore

Mar 27 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Join us for "Coffee With A Ranger," an informal gathering where you can enjoy a warm cup of coffee and engage in conversation with a member of our park management team! This friendly program invites you to ask questions, share stories, and learn more...

Gila Bird and Nature Walk

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 27 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Grab your binoculars (if you have them) and join us on a walk through the wild Gila on a search for birds, wildlife and flowers. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will be walking around on trails and sometimes on pavement.

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 27 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 27 10:15 am – 11:00 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.

The Anza Expedition: A 250th Commemoration Exhibit

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Mar 27 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...

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 27 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...

Solar Viewing at the Visitor Center

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 27 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for a safe and fascinating look at the sun! Stop by the Visitor Center anytime between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to view the sun through a specially equipped telescope and learn more about our closest star. All ages welcome. No registration...

Life in the Cliff Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 27 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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.

Pueblo Bonito Tour

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Mar 27 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us on a guided walk through the largest great house in Chaco Culture NHP and learn about the people that called this canyon home. Tour will last approximately 1.5 hours.

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Mar 27 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 27 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 27 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.

Night Comes Alive (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 27 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Half the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. This is a 1-1.5 mile hike, and location varies. Regardless of program location, always meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. We...

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 27 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.

Star Party (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 27 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Explore Saguaro National Park after dark at our Star Party! Drop in any time from 7:30pm to 9:30pm to view the night sky on telescopes run by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and participate in ranger-led activities such as a scavenger hunt...

Stars Over The Gila

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 27 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.