Events calendar

Bat Flight Program

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Jun 7 7:15 pm – 11:59 pm

Please join us for the free Bat Flight Program (April through October), an evening ranger talk about bats prior to their flight. No reservations are required for this program that occurs every evening from April through October. The program takes...

Moonlight Hike

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Jun 7 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Join a Ranger for a moonlight hike of the Volcano rim! Subjects include night time biology, lunar geography, astronomy, and the park after dark. Reservations required. Call 575-278-2201 for information and reservations.

Parachute Shield Tour

Great Basin National Park

Jun 8 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...

Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Jun 8 8:30 am – 9:00 am

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.

Jun 8 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Talented students from all over California created art and poetry for the California Coastal Commission's annual Art and Poetry Contest. Pieces that won or received an honorable mention in 2025 are on display in the Channel Islands National Park...

Self-Guided Mission Tours

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Jun 8 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.

Lehman Caves Visitor Center Porch Talk

Great Basin National Park

Jun 8 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.

Great Basin Visitor Center Patio Talk

Great Basin National Park

Jun 8 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.

Nature Walk: Carnivorous Plants

Big Thicket National Preserve

Jun 8 10:00 am – 11:00 am

It's a trap! Big Thicket's carnivorous plants use deception to trick and trap insects in order to get the nutrients they need. Explore a natural garden of carnivorous plants with a ranger. This 1-mile, hour-long walk on the Pitcher Plant Trail will...

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Jun 8 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

Jun 8 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

Jun 8 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...

Geology Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Jun 8 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...

Pueblo Loop Trail Program

Bandelier National Monument

Jun 8 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.

Cultural Demonstration by Sharon Miller

Bandelier National Monument

Jun 8 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sharon Miller is from the Pueblo of Acoma and is a sixth-generation potter. She has been making pottery since she was six years old, taught by her grandmother and mother at Old Acoma. She considers herself a traditional potter, but when she was...

Gothic Palace Lantern Tour

Great Basin National Park

Jun 8 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 Guided Tour of Mission San José

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Jun 8 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...

Quarai Guided Hike

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Jun 8 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 cool clothing.

Guided Tour of the Reconstructed Fort

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Jun 8 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

Jun 8 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...

Jun 8 11:15 am – 12:00 pm

Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the 1000-year-old petroglyphs, a 1930’s CCC project, and the historic Gould Mine site developed in 1906. Wheelchair accessible.

Jun 8 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.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Jun 8 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain. Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn...

Patio Chat (East District)

Saguaro National Park

Jun 8 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Enjoy a beautiful mountainous landscape as you learn about various elements of the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Accessible program.

Battle of Glorieta Pass Talk

Pecos National Historical Park

Jun 8 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

The Battle of Glorieta Pass was one of the most influential western battles of the Civil War. Join a park ranger for a talk in the historic Trading Post building and see how it played a role in this pivotal battle . Talks meet at the visitor center...

Ranger Program

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Jun 8 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

Jun 8 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

Jun 8 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

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

Waterfront Walking Tour

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Jun 8 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join a park ranger for a guided walk around San Francisco's waterfront and learn how maritime history has shaped the city. Meet at the San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center, located on the corner of Jefferson St and Hyde St. Program can last between...

Ranger's Choice Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Jun 8 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...

Sunset Stroll

White Sands National Park

Jun 8 7:00 pm – 11:59 pm

The Sunset Stroll is a leisurely, ranger-guided stroll through the gypsum sand dunes. It is a splendid opportunity to experience the dunes first-hand while learning about the uniqueness of our geology, plants, and animals. As an added bonus, the...

Evening Program

Bandelier National Monument

Jun 8 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

"Growing Up in Three Worlds: A Pueblo Park Ranger’s Story" Join Park Ranger Jerome Martinez for a pleasant evening talk at the Bandelier Amphitheater. Ranger Jerome will evoke the audience of various ages, nationalities, and backgrounds, on how it...

Bat Flight Program

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Jun 8 7:15 pm – 11:59 pm

Please join us for the free Bat Flight Program (April through October), an evening ranger talk about bats prior to their flight. No reservations are required for this program that occurs every evening from April through October. The program takes...

Evening Ranger Program

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Jun 8 8:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Explore Curecanti wildlife, history, resources, cultures & more at this illustrated program with a park ranger. Meet at the Elk Creek Campground amphitheater located in loop A of the campground near the shore of Blue Mesa. For nightly topics, drop by...

Astronomy Program

Great Basin National Park

Jun 8 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

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