Events calendar

Sunrise Yoga

Padre Island National Seashore

Mar 28 6:45 am – 7:45 am

Awaken your senses and embrace the tranquility of the morning with our sunrise yoga class on the rooftop deck of the Malaquite Visitor Center, overlooking the sparkling waters of the gulf. You'll witness the sun rising over the horizon as you...

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Mar 28 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...

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Mar 28 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...

Mar 28 9:00 am – 9:30 am

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...

Beneath our Feet: Artifacts from Recent Excavations

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Mar 28 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...

Celebrating the Park’s Fossil Finds with Special Programming

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Mar 28 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is excited to host special programs on March 28, 2026, to celebrate the monument’s paleontology and fossil discoveries. In 2017, park staff discovered the fossil remains of a varanopid, an early mammal...

Guided Hike: Rinconada Canyon

Petroglyph National Monument

Mar 28 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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...

Gila Bird and Nature Walk

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 28 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.

Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 28 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.

Guided Hike: B.A.R.K. Ranger

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Mar 28 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Come on a Ranger-led hike with your canine companion! This hike introduces the B.A.R.K. principles to learn how to have a safe and positive experience with your dog at the monument. At the conclusion of the hike, the pups are sworn in as official...

Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 28 9:30 am – 10:00 am

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.

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Mar 28 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 28 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.

Civil War: New Mexico Territory, 1862

Fort Union National Monument

Mar 28 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Learn of the second fort's construction, the Battle of Glorieta Pass and more with this 90-minute program. Seating provided.

Ranger Talk

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Mar 28 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.

Civil War: New Mexico Territory, 1862

Fort Union National Monument

Mar 28 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Learn of the 2nd fort’s construction, the Battle of Glorieta Pass and more. 60-minute program. Seating provided.

Canoe Trip (FULL)

Big Thicket National Preserve

Mar 28 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

*This trip is fully reserved. Additional sign-ups will be added to the wait list. Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are...

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 28 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

Pecos National Historical Park

Mar 28 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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...

Mar 28 10:00 am – 11:00 am

“Stories from the Borderlands” are featured programs offered monthly. Each will be held at the reconstructed fort and the Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta and last 45 minutes, exploring a different facet of the Fort’s story.As always, visitors...

Mar 28 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Shop work from Sonoran Laser Creation , Rusted Desert Metal Art , Crooked Finger Digital Art and Storyteller , and Christine Jarus Painted Drawings of Nature. Talks at 11 AM and 1 PM both days. No registration required. Free.

Nature Journaling

Padre Island National Seashore

Mar 28 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come learn nature journaling basics with a park ranger! Develop your observational skills, practice several fundamental drawing techniques, and even start your own journal. You’ll also have a chance to explore how different natural settings can...

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 28 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Mar 28 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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...

Ryon Polequaptewa Live Performance

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Mar 28 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join us at Montezuma Castle on March 28th-29th 10am-2pm for a live concert of blessing and prayers, along with dancers. You will have the opportunity to view Ryon's Hopi Katsinas that are available to visitors during this time. See you there!

Wellness Hike at Mt. Wanda

John Muir National Historic Site

Mar 28 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join a ranger on a short mindful hike up Mt. Wanda. Details: Distance: 1-2 miles, uphill on a steep, uneven dirt trail. What to Bring: Sun protection, water, and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Pets: Dogs are welcome. Facilities: No restrooms are available...

Guided Tour

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Mar 28 11:00 am – 11:45 am

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...

Discover Chiricahua National Monument

Chiricahua National Monument

Mar 28 11:00 am – 11:15 am

Stop by the visitor center at 11 am to get a brief talk about what's rockin' at Chiricahua National Monument. Rotating daily topics may include orientation, geology, bio-diversity, and history. Talks will be held by the map in the museum area of the...

Ranger Talk

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Mar 28 11:00 am – 11:30 am

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

Faraway Ranch Open House

Chiricahua National Monument

Mar 28 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

The historic Faraway Ranch House will be open for visitors to walk through from 11 am to 2 pm. Join a park ranger to explore this historic building while also learning about the Erickson family, the history of the ranch, and what life was like in...

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Mar 28 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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...

Porch Talk

Fort Bowie National Historic Site

Mar 28 11:00 am – 11:15 am

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.

Presidio Historical Association Anza 250 Event with Luis Valle

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Mar 28 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join PHA for a special commemoration of the Anza Trail with architect and cyclist Luis Valle The Presidio Historical Association ( PHA) is honored to invite you to a very special event at the historic Presidio Chapel on Saturday, March 28.That day...

Pictograph Workshop

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Mar 28 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us at the visitor center to learn about the pictographs in Chaco and how to create your own during this creative workshop.

Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 28 11:15 am – 12:00 pm

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...

Mar 28 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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...

Patio Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 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...

Pueblo Bonito Tour

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Mar 28 1:00 pm – 2:00 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 one hour.

Boca Negra Canyon Site Visit

Petroglyph National Monument

Mar 28 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The site visit at Boca Negra Canyon will discuss the proposed enhancements to the visitor facilities in the area. The visit will start at the RV/Bus parking lot and walk through the site to look at existing facilities and trails and discuss future...

Mar 28 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Embrace the season with warmth and mindfulness! Join us for a rejuvenating Winter Wellness Yoga Series designed to help you stay grounded, energized, and balanced during the colder months. Each session combines gentle movement, breathwork, and...

Mar 28 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

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...

Battle of Glorieta Pass Hike

Pecos National Historical Park

Mar 28 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

The Battle of Glorieta Pass was one of the most influential battles of the Civil War fought over March 26-28, 1862. Join a park ranger for a hike along the historic Battlefield Trail and see how it played a role in this pivotal battle . Hike meets at...

Adobe Making Workshop by Ome Tekuani Tlaloc

Chamizal National Memorial

Mar 28 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

All are welcome to this hands-on exploration of a sustainable and culturally significant building material.

Mar 28 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

“Stories from the Borderlands” are featured programs offered monthly. Each will be held at the reconstructed fort and the Woodruff Memorial Library in La Junta and last 45 minutes, exploring a different facet of the Fort’s story.

Environmental Ethics in the Gila: Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 28 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

This interactive program introduces Aldo Leopold’s connection to the Gila and his influential Land Ethic. Visitors will explore Leopold’s environmental ethic and reflect on what it means to understand the Gila as a living ecosystem rather than a...

Mar 28 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a walk to explore nature, our giant saguaros, and other Sonoran Desert plants. The topics vary weekly depending on what we find blooming and growing, but each talk will include what we have...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Mar 28 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 28 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 28 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...

Pueblo del Arroyo Tour

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Mar 28 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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.

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 28 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 28 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 Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Mar 28 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.

Sunset Hike (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Mar 28 6:00 pm – 6:45 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

Mar 28 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 28 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.

Stars Over The Gila

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Mar 28 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.