Events calendar

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Jan 24 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

Jan 24 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...

Jan 24 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

Jan 24 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...

Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Jan 24 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.

The GIANT Cactus (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Jan 24 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Saguaro National Park is famous for its gigantic saguaros. Still, you have to know where to look to find the real giants among giants. Join a ranger for a special off-trail walk to view some amazing examples of our saguaros. This program meets at the...

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Jan 24 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

Jan 24 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.

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jan 24 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...

Ranger Talk

Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Jan 24 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.

Jan 24 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The National Parks Store is hosting Hubbell Trading Post, the oldest continuously operating trading post in the Southwest! Browse beautiful, handcrafted Navajo rugs and fine silver jewelry, featuring turquoise and other gemstones. Join Navajo Trader...

Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Jan 24 10:00 am – 10:30 am

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

Guided Tour: Rinconada Canyon

Petroglyph National Monument

Jan 24 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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...

Ranger Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jan 24 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...

Guided Tour

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Jan 24 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

Jan 24 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...

Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park

Jan 24 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...

Jan 24 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Two Special AnniversariesOne Unique Program Join us on January 24th as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition and the 75th anniversary of CCCHS. As the Declaration of Independence was being written, the Anza...

Patio Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Jan 24 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

An interpretive talk that changes daily. Subjects vary broadly, from ethnobotany, mining history, regional culture, and beyond.

Junior Ranger Saturday

Chamizal National Memorial

Jan 24 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Junior Ranger Adventure! Ages 6–12 | Free Event Calling all young explorers! Join us for a fun-filled Junior Ranger program where kids and their families will discover the amazing story of our park and the unique wonders of the Chihuahuan Desert...

Storytime in the Muir Strentzel House

John Muir National Historic Site

Jan 24 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Join a ranger in the Muir Strenzel House for a children's story. There is an easy access path to the house. We can also drive people up the hill and use the wheelchair lift into the first floor.

Jan 24 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...

Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Jan 24 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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.

Ranger Program

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jan 24 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

Jan 24 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

Jan 24 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...

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Jan 24 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 Hike (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Jan 24 5:00 pm – 5:45 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.

Sunset Walk/Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Jan 24 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.

Evening Program

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Jan 24 6:00 pm – 7:00 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.