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Dancer at Tumacácori (NPS) The long- anticipated 50th annual Fiesta at Tumacácori National Historical Park will return this year, following a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fiesta will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Admission […]
Program Description: Ancient American Indian petroglyphs (symbols carved or pecked on rocks) and pictographs (rock paintings) are claimed by some to be forms of writing for which meanings are known. […]
For six nights in December, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will offer visitors an opportunity to experience the wonders of Carlsbad Caverns and its colorful history in special guided tours. Dressed in historical costumes, park staff will guide visitors on a lantern-lit tour of the front half of the Big Room in Carlsbad Cavern. The tour […]
KOUNTZE, Texas – Big Thicket National Preserve is expanding the volunteer longleaf pine planting efforts to ecosystem-wide planting events this winter. Volunteers can join park staff and partners to plant longleaf pine and native grasses in December, January, and February. “As we expand our restoration efforts of the longleaf pine savannah ecosystem, we move from focusing solely […]
Colette Simonetta will be at The National Parks Store December 10. This is a great opportunity to purchase holiday gifts! Browse exquisite authentic American Indian jewelry from Bilagaanas including earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and pendants. Each unique piece is sourced directly from Navajo or Puebloan artisans. This event is free to attend and open to the […]
Come to Fort Larned for the annual Christmas Past celebration on December 10 from 12:00 to 4:30 pm. Get a picture with Santa then take a ride in his horse-drawn carriage, complete with sleigh bells and Christmas wreaths. Other activities include living history in the Barracks and Officers’ quarters, hot apple cider and popcorn in […]
For six nights in December, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will offer visitors an opportunity to experience the wonders of Carlsbad Caverns and its colorful history in special guided tours. Dressed in historical costumes, park staff will guide visitors on a lantern-lit tour of the front half of the Big Room in Carlsbad Cavern. The tour […]
Join Tonto National Monument to celebrate the festive season at the Luminary Event on Saturday, December 10 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Hike the Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail with glimmering luminaries to light your way. The trail will close to uphill hiking at 8:00 p.m. Bring water, a flashlight or headlamp, warm clothing, and closed-toed […]
Program Description: This visual presentation shows how Indigenous American women have contributed service to Arizona and the US yet were stereotyped in films and remain invisible in the media. Nevertheless, they have been honored in all areas of public service—law, medicine, literature, military and activism with awards such as, the Presidential Freedom, the McArthur (genius […]
Fans of Western movies know the Hollywood image of the Chiricahua Apaches: fierce, elusive, and able to disappear into the mountains at will. Join Jack Lasseter as he shares the exciting story of the Apaches and their greatest leader, Cochise. Hear the story of the remarkable people on whose land we live today. Tickets are […]
Pueblo artists Priscilla Nieto and Harvey Abeyta will be at the National Parks Store, December 16-17, exhibiting their jewelry and discussing traditional techniques involved in their work, including hand pump drilling, shaping beads with sandstone, and flint knapping. This event is free and open to the public.
For six nights in December, Carlsbad Caverns National Park will offer visitors an opportunity to experience the wonders of Carlsbad Caverns and its colorful history in special guided tours. Dressed in historical costumes, park staff will guide visitors on a lantern-lit tour of the front half of the Big Room in Carlsbad Cavern. The tour […]