When available, the hikers' transport will drive day visitors from Faraway Ranch to Massai Point or Echo Canyon once daily. Hikers can choose one of two routes to hike 5.7 or 9 miles back to their car. Most hiker's prefer loops and out and back hikes...
Fort Scott National Historic Site is hosting its Annual Civil War Encampment, April 18 and 19, 2026. Join us each day to experience cavalry, artillery, and infantry troops drilling, preparing for battle, and sharing stories of life during the Civil...
This volunteer-led hike will take you on the 2.2 mile loop-trail into Rinconada Canyon, where you will learn about the history of the area - from the geology that shaped it to the Ancestral Puebloans and Spaniards that left their marks behind to the...
Join us for a morning of birding together along the Pecos River, on the grounds of the historic Forked Lightning Ranch. We’ll look for spring birds, celebrate the start of migration season, and discover the connection between birds and stars. The...
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...
During the weekend in April and May, artists and cultural demonstrators from various tribes across the southwest will be on site at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot to share their skills and work with the public. These events are made possible with...
Fort Scott National Historic Site is hosting its Annual Civil War Encampment, April 18 and 19, 2026. Join us each day to experience cavalry, artillery, and infantry troops drilling and preparing for battle in the summer of 1861. Talk to a blacksmith...
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Apr
18
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Did you know that President Harry S. Truman ordered the integration of the U.S. military in 1948 through Executive Order 9981? In the aftermath of World War II, returning veterans faced continued racial discrimination. The brutal attack and blinding...
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.
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...
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.
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.
Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to lear n a bout the Ancestral Pueblo , Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today . The tour begins at...
Join Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument for Junior Ranger Day on April 18 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Aliante Parking area: Aliante Parkway & Moonlight Falls Drive. Explore, Learn, Protect: Get sworn in as a Tule Springs Fossil Beds Junior...
Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day at Golden Spike National Historical Park Join us for a fun-filled day of exploration and discovery at our park as we celebrate National Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM...
A Day of Nature, History, and Community Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez, California Admission: Free Join us for a special event celebrating the life and legacy of John Muir. This...
Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.Daily 10:00 am and 11:00 am (weather permitting).Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at Mission...
On Saturday, April 18, Aztec Ruins National Monument will offer a Ranger-led tour of the Aztec East great house. Aztec East is a mostly unexcavated great house in an area that is normally closed to the public to protect the fragile archaeological...
The National Park Service (NPS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invite families to celebrate Junior Ranger Day in in April. Drop in for a day of hands-on activities celebrating the unique volcanic landscape of El Malpais. Whether you’re working...
Arizona residents Kathleen and Darryl Toupkin have visited all 433 National Park Service units. Their journey took them to every state and inhabited US territory. These explorers will discuss their travels, talk about the National Park System, and...
Join our guided walks led by a National Park Ranger at Mission San José.Daily 10:00 am and 11:00 am (weather permitting).Each tour is limited to 50 people. First come, first served daily.San José guided walks begin at the Visitor Center at Mission...
Join us on the front porch for a short talk about Fort Bowie. Daily topics may include military history, the Apache Wars, the Butterfield Stagecoach, the fort cemetery, nature, and water in the desert.
Join us at the visitor center for a hands-on workshop and learn about different types of pigment and artwork created using the natural resources around us.
Take a tour with a Park Ranger to learn more about Bent's Old Fort. Each tour lasts approximately forty-five minutes and begins in the plaza. Tours are limited to fifteen participants and will explore the historic use of the site and the...
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost...
The exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Anza expedition by exploring both the expedition itself and the environment the settlers found when they arrived in Monterey. Panels discuss the founding of Monterey, early buildings and...
Join us for a Mare Island Chantey Sing on Saturday, April 18, from 12-4 PM. There will be two gathering places for singing - on C.A. Thayer in the below deck hold and in the historic Coal Sheds. Instruments are encouraged in the Coal Shed location...
Arizona residents Kathleen and Darryl Toupkin have visited all 433 National Park Service units. Their journey took them to every state and inhabited US territory. These explorers will discuss their travels, talk about the National Park System, and...
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...
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 one hour.
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...
Wagons and cowboys and Hollywood, oh my! On this ranger-guided tour, learn about the Santa Fe Trail and area ranching, with stops at the Trading Post and historic Forked Lightning Ranch House . This tour requires limited walking , but extended...
"Night Insects" Day-Time Program Discover insects that call the night home! This program will take place in the Fort Davis NHS Auditorium. Have questions? Call 432-426-3224
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...
Join us on a guided walk through a uniquely constructed great house in Chaco Culture NHP and learn about the people that called this canyon home. Tour will last approximately one hour.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Please join us for the free Bat Flight Program (April through October), an evening ranger talk about bats prior to their flight. No reservations are required for this program that occurs every evening from April through October. The program takes...
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.
