Events calendar

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 23 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 23 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 23 1:00 pm – 2:00 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.

Aug 23 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Part of the Lost City Museum’s 2025 Lecture Series:For over 100 years, scientific investigation has revealed stories of our past at Tule Springs Fossil Beds. Stories of desert wetlands, extinction, adaptation, and survival have been interpreted from...

Aug 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 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

Aug 23 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

Aug 23 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...

Aug 23 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

El Morro National Monument is a place of many names, languages, and layers of history. Join us for a guided walk of the Inscription Loop Trail as we learn about the Spanish inscriptions left here between 1605 and 1774. We will discuss the history of...

Golden Eagle Presentation

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Aug 23 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Great Basin Wildlife Rescue is hosting an evening program this Saturday, August 23rd from 6PM to 7PM at the Visitor Center Plaza. Come learn more about these impressive canyon residents and see one up close for yourself. Attendance is free, and all...

Campground Program

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Aug 23 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join a park ranger at the campground amphitheater to hear a 30-45 minute ranger program about Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Specific topics, locations, and length of program time are dependent on the ranger giving the program; please...

Evening Program

Bandelier National Monument

Aug 23 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!

Evening with a Ranger

Great Basin National Park

Aug 23 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.

Capulin Volcano Night Sky Viewing

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Aug 23 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Night sky viewing starts at 8:00pm. Follow the red lights from the Visitor Center to the observing area. Wear warm clothing.

Astronomy Program

Great Basin National Park

Aug 23 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...

Who Did it Better, Humans or Beavers?

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Aug 23 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Come learn about the role of dams in the environment and our day-to-day lives.

Astronomy Program

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Aug 23 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 24 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 24 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 24 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

Aug 24 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.

WNPA Bookstore Closed

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Aug 24 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

WNPA Bookstore is closed every Sunday and Monday. Checkout their online store at www.wnpa.org

Fort Open to Plaza Access

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Aug 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...

Geology Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Aug 24 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 24 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 24 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.

Aztec East Tour

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Aug 24 9:30 am – 11:00 am

On Sunday, August 24, Aztec Ruins National Monument will offer a Ranger-led tour of the Aztec East great house. Aztec East is a mostly unexcavated great house in an area that is normally closed to the public to protect the fragile archaeological...

Guided Hikes on the Islands

Channel Islands National Park

Aug 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

Aug 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.

Ancestral Sites Trail Guided Walk

Pecos National Historical Park

Aug 24 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 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...

Geology Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Aug 24 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 24 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 24 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.

Pueblo Loop Trail Program

Bandelier National Monument

Aug 24 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.

Ranger's Choice Talk

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Aug 24 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...

Quarai Guided Hike

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Aug 24 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

Aug 24 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 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...

Bristlecone Chat

Great Basin National Park

Aug 24 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.

Guided Tour of the Reconstructed Fort

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Aug 24 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 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...

Presentation by Edwin Shije

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Aug 24 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Aztec Ruins NM 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 Sunday, August 24. Edwin is a traditional buckskin tanner with 45 years' experience. His...

Aug 24 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.