Events calendar

Apr 3 7:00 am – 10:00 am

Join us for a 3-mile, 3-hour guided hike along the Gould Mine and King Canyon Wash trails. Led by a park ranger, this hike highlights fascinating aspects of the natural and cultural history of Saguaro National Park. The route gains approximately 200...

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Apr 3 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Apr 3 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...

The Anza Expedition: A 250th Commemoration Exhibit

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Apr 3 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...

Solar Viewing at the Visitor Center

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Apr 3 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

Apr 3 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

Apr 3 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

Apr 3 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

Apr 3 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.

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Apr 3 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.

Big Thicket by Lamplight

Big Thicket National Preserve

Apr 3 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Have you ever experienced the Big Thicket at night? Bring your flashlight to join a ranger on a hike through the Big Thicket in the dark. This hike will explore some of the stories that make the Big Thicket special and mysterious. If you enjoy...

Stars Over The Gila

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Apr 3 9:00 pm – 10:00 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.