Events calendar

Self-Guided Mission Tours

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Aug 22 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

9:00 am-5:00 pm daily, year-round. Available in multiple formats (audio, digital, or paper) a variety of routes can be explored through the mission grounds.

Fossil Match Game

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area

Aug 22 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join VIP Geologsit, Greg, at the Bighorn Canyon Cal S. Taggart Visitor Center between 9:00am - 1:00pm to play the "Fossil Matching Game"!

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Aug 22 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...

Bristlecone Chat

Great Basin National Park

Aug 22 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Come join a park ranger at the Wheeler Peak Bristlecone Grove and learn about these astonishing and ancient trees. Drop in anytime from 11am-12:30pm.

Aug 22 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm

Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine. Wheelchair accessible.

Aug 22 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program.

Aug 22 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...

Ranger Program

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Aug 22 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join a park ranger for a program or guided walk and learn more about a variety of topics about Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Specific topics, locations, and length of program time are dependent on the ranger giving the program; please...

Arizona's Wildcats! (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Aug 22 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm

This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases –...

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Aug 22 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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

Ranger Walk in Washington Square

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Aug 22 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join a park ranger on a walking tour around Washington Square in North Beach, San Francisco. Discover hidden the stories and surprising connecitons surrounding the historic monuments in Washington Square. Meets in Washington Square every Friday at 2...

Ranger Walk in Washington Square

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Aug 22 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join a park ranger on a walking tour around Washington Square in North Beach, San Francisco. Discover hidden the stories and surprising connecitons surrounding the historic monuments in Washington Square. Meets in Washington Square every Friday at 2...

Ranger's Choice Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Aug 22 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Join a park ranger to explore one of the fascinating stories of Black Canyon, from human history to plants to wildlife. Stop by the South Rim Visitor Center for daily topics and locations. Program may be cancelled due to staffing changes or bad...

Evening Program

Bandelier National Monument

Aug 22 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join a park ranger at the park's amphitheater as they talk about one of the many interesting topics associated with Bandelier National Monument!

Dark Skies, Bright Stars!

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Aug 22 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Join park rangers and volunteers for a spectacular dark sky program! As an International Dark Sky Park, Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is proud to welcome you to the Abó Unit to experience the awe and wonder of the park’s pristine night...

Evening with a Ranger

Great Basin National Park

Aug 22 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join a park ranger under the stars for an engaging and enjoyable story about Great Basin National Park. Mountain lions, wildfires, natural sounds, and bats are just a few of the many topics explored. Stick around and check our astronomy program, too.

Lantern-Lit Legacies

Fort Union National Monument

Aug 22 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Why preserve these ruins? Discover this site's legacy as the sun has set and lanterns now shine during this 45-minute tour. (Historic area only open for this tour's participants after 4:00 pm on these dates. Park gates will re-open for these evening...

Astronomy Program

Great Basin National Park

Aug 22 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Great Basin National Park offers astronomy programs in the park at the Astronomy Amphitheater each week, Thursday through Sunday, during the summer and fall. Programs consist of a 30 minute Ranger Presentation followed by roughly 1 hour and 30...

Balancing Recreation and Conservation

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Aug 22 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join a ranger to explore how Curecanti protects this landscape of recreation.

An International Dark Sky Park

Fort Union National Monument

Aug 22 8:45 pm – 10:15 pm

Experience the night sky as rangers share fun facts, celestial stories and guide you in the observation of deep sky objects through park-provided viewers. 90 minutes. (Historic area trails closed at 4:00 pm. Park gates will re-open for this evening...

Astronomy Program

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Aug 22 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Peer into a telescope or listen to a constellation talk with a ranger.

Parachute Shield Tour

Great Basin National Park

Aug 23 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Duration: 60 minutes Distance: 0.6 miles / 1.3 kilometers Total Stairs: 0 Difficulty: Moderate. Tour goers will be on their feet for the entire tour. Only the Inscription Room has seating. White Nose Syndrome Screening is mandatory on all cave tours...

Aug 23 8:30 am – 9:00 am

Get out early and beat the summer heat! Join a ranger for a short stroll and chat in our cactus garden. Come learn about a variety of topics including the iconic saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert! Meets in front of the Rincon...

Self-Guided Mission Tours

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Aug 23 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

9:00 am-5:00 pm daily, year-round. Available in multiple formats (audio, digital, or paper) a variety of routes can be explored through the mission grounds.

Guided Tour of the Reconstructed Fort

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Aug 23 9:00 am – 10:15 am

During the summer of 2025, guided tours of the fort will occur at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. On Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, guided tours will be available at 11:00 a.m. only. Each tour will last approximately 75 minutes and begi...

Lehman Caves Visitor Center Porch Talk

Great Basin National Park

Aug 23 9:00 am – 9:30 am

Join a ranger on the Lehman Caves Visitor Center porch to explore various topics about Great Basin National Park.

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Aug 23 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...

Geology Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Aug 23 9:00 am – 9:30 am

How did the Black Canyon form? What kinds of rocks are these? Discover answers to these and other questions about this dizzying chasm. Meet at the South Rim Visitor Center at 9:00 am. 20-30 minutes. Location subject to change. May be cancelled due to...

Patio Chat (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Aug 23 9:15 am – 9:45 am

Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible.

Great Basin Visitor Center Patio Talk

Great Basin National Park

Aug 23 9:30 am – 10:00 am

Join a park ranger outside the Great Basin Visitor Center for a 30-minute program exploring various aspects of Great Basin National Park. Topics vary.

Learn to Surf FIsh

Padre Island National Seashore

Aug 23 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Join a Park Ranger and volunteer Fishing Ambassadors to Learn to Surf Fish! This family friendly program is designed for the absolute beginner to learn all about fishing. From basic tackle, knot tying, casting, to stewardship and conservation, park...

Atsinna Pueblo Hike

El Morro National Monument

Aug 23 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo, a partially-excavated village site built by ancestral Puebloans in the late 1200s. Gain a glimpse into the everyday lives of the people who lived there centuries ago. The hike is one mile round-trip...

Canoe Trip

Big Thicket National Preserve

Aug 23 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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 provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start...

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Aug 23 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

Aug 23 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.

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

Pecos National Historical Park

Aug 23 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...

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Aug 23 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...

Geology Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Aug 23 10:00 am – 10:30 am

How did the Black Canyon form? What kinds of rocks are these? Discover answers to these and other questions about this deep, steep, and narrow canyon. Meet at Pulpit Rock Overlook at 10:00 am. 20-30 minutes. May be cancelled due to staffing changes...

Aug 23 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Demonstrations are free and open to the public and take place on the back patio of the Bandelier visitor center. This program is made possible by funding from the Friends of Bandelier National Monument to cover costs like demonstrators' travel and...

Gothic Palace Lantern Tour

Great Basin National Park

Aug 23 10:00 am – 10:30 am

The Gothic Palace Lantern Tour takes visitors into the beautiful and bizarre first room of Lehman Caves by lanternlight.

Ranger Program

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Aug 23 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join a park ranger for a program or guided walk and learn more about a variety of topics about Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Specific topics, locations, and length of program time are dependent on the ranger giving the program; please...

Ranger-led Hike - Ranger Cabin

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Aug 23 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

In response to rampant looting, and the destruction of Walnut Canyon's cliff dwellings, a United States Forest (USFS) ranger was assigned to Walnut Canyon to preserve the park's resources. Beginning in 1904, the assigned ranger lived in what is today...

Pueblo Loop Trail Program

Bandelier National Monument

Aug 23 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Learn about the people who called this place home for over 400 years during this 30 minute walking tour. Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Meet at the back patio of the visitor center.

Build-A-Bat Junior Ranger Program

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Aug 23 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Come learn about bat anatomy and adaptations at this kid-friendly program where you get to build a fuzzy little bat friend to take home with you! The program will be held at Swinging Bridge Picnic Area from 10:30AM to 11:15AM on Saturday, August 23rd...

Ranger's Choice Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Aug 23 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Join a park ranger to explore one of the fascinating stories of Black Canyon, from human history to plants to wildlife. Meet at the South Rim Visitor Center at 10:30 am. 20-30 minutes. Location subject to change. May be cancelled due to staffing...

Gran Quivira Ranger-Led Hikes

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Aug 23 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Park Rangers for a ranger led hike at Gran Quivira every Saturday at 11 am. Hikes are open to the public and no reservation is required. Bring plenty of water and snacks and wear comfortable shoes and proper clothing.

Quarai Guided Hike

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Aug 23 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join a park ranger at Quarai for a ranger-led hike and program. Hikes are open to the public and no reservation is required. Bring plenty of water and snacks and wear comfortable shoes and proper clothing.

Guided Tour of the Reconstructed Fort

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Aug 23 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

During the summer of 2025, guided tours of the fort will occur at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. On Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, guided tours will be available at 11:00 a.m. only. Each tour will last approximately 75 minutes and begin...

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Aug 23 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...

Bristlecone Chat

Great Basin National Park

Aug 23 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Come join a park ranger at the Wheeler Peak Bristlecone Grove and learn about these astonishing and ancient trees. Drop in anytime from 11am-12:30pm.

Aug 23 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

This event is currently SOLD OUT. To be added to the waiting list or for questions, please email Angela Seidler, WNP Program Manager, at angela.seidler@wnp.org or call (520) 789-7404.

Guided Tour of the Reconstructed Fort

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Aug 23 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

During the summer of 2025, guided tours of the fort will occur at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. On Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, guided tours will be available at 11:00 a.m. only. Each tour will last approximately 75 minutes and begin...

Guided Tour

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Aug 23 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...

Presentation by Edwin Shije

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Aug 23 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Chaco Culture NHP is proud to host guest speaker Edwin Shije from Zia Pueblo. Edwin will be giving a presentation at the Aztec Ruins NM visitor center on Saturday, August 23. Edwin is a traditional buckskin tanner with 45 years' experience. His...