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Camp Verde, AZ — In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Montezuma Castle is excited to host weekly cultural demonstrations, performances, and presentations throughout the month of November 2022. November serves as a significant time when we recognize Native American people, celebrate their rich and vibrant cultures, and recognize their many sacrifices, contributions, and achievements […]
Program Description: Join Zarco for a series of stories that share the vibrant and tragic history of water and the River People, over a 2,000 year period. Beginning with the Toltec trade route that brought agriculture and corn to the Southwest. The history of the O’Odham before and after the expansion west is revealed. We […]
Jim Adams, a professor emeritus at the USC School of Pharmacy, and Enrique Villaseñor, a native plant educator and healer, lead a plant walk on the medicinal uses of California native plants at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Adams and Villaseñor, co-authors of the book Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West, will present […]
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 […]
La Junta, CO – The annual Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site Evening Candlelight Tours will be presented on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 this year. The 90-minute Evening Candlelight Tours provide guests the opportunity to see the fort at night with plenty of living history staff dressed in period clothing. The event […]
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 […]
Watrous, NM: Please join Fort Union National Monument staff for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially unveil the newly renovated visitor center exhibit area at 10:30 am, Saturday, December 3, 2022. The completed project provides visitors a multicultural understanding of the changes brought about by the US – Mexican War, Fort Union and US Military, Civil War, […]
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 […]
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. But are such claims supported by archaeology or by Native Americans? Archaeologist Allen Dart illustrates how petroglyph and pictograph styles changed through time and over […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Christmas Bird Count will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17th at the Travertine Nature Center. Participants will sign up as volunteers and are welcome to stay just for a few hours in the morning or to continue into the afternoon. They should come prepared to spend most of the time outdoors, no matter […]
Tonto National Monument invites the public to participate in the National Audubon Society’s 123rd Annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Visitors will help with the identification and counting of bird species found at Tonto National Monument. All levels of birding experience are encouraged, and this drop-in event is free and open to […]
Lake Mead National Recreational Area is hosting an Open House and Sale on December 17. Enjoy 15% for Western National Parks Association store purchases only. Discount may be applied to clearance items, but may not be combined with standard membership discount. Discount not valid for park entrance fees or passes. The visitor center is located […]
Clarkdale, AZ —Tuzigoot National Monument invites the public to participate in this year’s Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count. The event is December 18, 2022 and limited to ten (10) participants. Due to current Covid-19 community levels being in the red, masks are required for all participants. The survey will be a 2-hour guided hike beginning at […]
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.
The days are getting shorter, which means that the winter solstice is nearly here! Bandelier National Monument will once again, be presenting the well-liked Winter Solstice Walks from Tuesday, December 20 to Thursday, December 22. The programs will start in front of the visitor center in Frijoles Canyon at 7:15 am and 1:50 pm on […]
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.
The days are getting shorter, which means that the winter solstice is nearly here! Bandelier National Monument will once again, be presenting the well-liked Winter Solstice Walks from Tuesday, December 20 to Thursday, December 22. The programs will start in front of the visitor center in Frijoles Canyon at 7:15 am and 1:50 pm on […]
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.
Program Description: Although the desert may seem like a desolate landscape devoid of life, it is actually home to hundreds of unique species. Some are only visible or appear alive for a short time, others grow for hundreds of years, and many are not found anywhere else on earth. Participants will learn about the many […]
The days are getting shorter, which means that the winter solstice is nearly here! Bandelier National Monument will once again, be presenting the well-liked Winter Solstice Walks from Tuesday, December 20 to Thursday, December 22. The programs will start in front of the visitor center in Frijoles Canyon at 7:15 am and 1:50 pm on […]
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.
“Winter Tales” will be on Thursday, December 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Travertine Nature Center. There will be stories by the fireplace, craft activities, and each child will each receive an item to take home.
Birders and nature enthusiasts in the San Luis Valley will join birders across the western hemisphere to participate in Audubon's longest-running wintertime tradition, the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), held at Great Sand Dunes National Park on Friday, December 23 at 8:00 a.m. Birders of all skill levels are invited and encouraged to participate. To […]
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.
Program Description: The National Park Service was created in 1916 due to the efforts of Stephen T. Mather and Horace M. Albright, along with countless other people. Join Park Ranger Pam Tripp to hear about the early creation of this then new government agency and it's protected lands. Pam's talk is based on the book Creating the National […]
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.
Explore a variety of exquisite Mata Ortiz pottery, playful Oaxacan woodcarvings, and vibrant Zapotec rugs. Hundreds of handcrafted items will be available throughout this event. This event is free and open to the public.