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Ice Skating
Ice Skating is an official activity category in the National Park Service directory. Parks tag their programs, trails, and experiences with this label so visitors can find relevant opportunities. The NPS directory lists ice skating at 5 parks and sites nationwide. Compare destinations below, filter to national parks only, and open any park page for trails, alerts, campgrounds, and trip planning.
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Upcoming events
Upcoming programs and events at parks in this collection (from the NPS Events API).
Ranger Programs
Aug 27
Yosemite National Park
Family Ranger Talk (Yosemite Valley)
Join a park ranger at 2 pm daily for a brief, family-friendly talk! Topics vary. Meet in front of the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center (shuttle stop 2.) Program hosted by the National Park Service. This program is family-friendly and wheelchair-accessible.
02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Meet outside the welcome center, located next to Yosemite Village Parking. Use Shuttle Stops 1, 2, or 4.
Guided Tours
Aug 27
Yosemite National Park
Historic Ahwahnee Hotel Tour (Yosemite Valley)
Learn about the history behind Yosemite’s famous luxury hotel on this complimentary one-hour tour. Meet on the hotel’s back lawn. Program hosted by Yosemite Hospitality. This tour is wheelchair-accessible.
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Meet at The Ahwahnee hotel, on the back lawn. (Limited parking at The Ahwahnee—use shuttle stop 3 or walk 15 minutes from Yosemite Village Parking.)
Workshops
Aug 27
Guided Tours
Aug 27
Yosemite National Park
Guided Nature Walk (Yosemite Valley)
Join a naturalist for an easy guided walk of Yosemite’s natural areas. Meet at The Ahwahnee Hotel on the back lawn (use shuttle stop 3.) Program hosted by Yosemite Hospitality.
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Meet at The Ahwahnee Hotel on the back lawn. (Limited parking at The Ahwahnee—use shuttle stop 3 or walk 15 minutes from Yosemite Village Parking.)
Guided Tours
Aug 27
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite After Dark (Yosemite Valley)
Grab a flashlight and join a Yosemite Naturalist for an interactive nature walk at night! Program hosted by Yosemite Hospitality. This program is family-friendly (recommended for kids 11 & up.)
08:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Meetup location provided upon registration.
Workshops
Aug 27
Yosemite National Park
Art Class (Happy Isles Art & Nature Center)
Slow down and connect with nature in a new way. Beginners welcome! Meet at the Happy Isles Art and Nature Center (shuttle stop 16). Register in advance at yosemite.org/art. Program hosted by Yosemite Conservancy.
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Happy Isles Art & Nature Center is located near Shuttle Stop 16 in Yosemite Valley. The nearest parking is at Curry Village.
Special Events
Aug 28
Yosemite National Park
Paint & Sip (Yosemite Valley)
Learn the basics of watercolor and create an iconic Yosemite landscape step-by-step. Beginners welcome! Meet at the Mountain Room Lounge (shuttle stops 6 & 7), register in advance at yosemite.org/art. Program hosted by Yosemite Conservancy & Yosemite Hospitality.
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Yosemite National Park
Workshops
Aug 29
Yosemite National Park
In the Field: Creative Smartphone Photography (Yosemite Valley)
Join a staff photographer to learn how to make better photographs with the camera you always carry. Classes hosted by The Ansel Adams Gallery.
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
The Ansel Adams Gallery is located in Yosemtie Village, near shuttle stop 5.
Ranger Programs
Aug 30
Yosemite National Park
Coffee with a Ranger (Wawona)
Meet at Pine Tree Market for coffee, a Q&A session, and general park updates with one of our rangers. Drop-ins welcome! Program hosted by the National Park Service. This program is wheelchair-accessible.
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Meet at Pine Tree Market in Wawona, located on Chilnualna Falls Rd. Wawona is located one hour south of Yosemite Valley.
Workshops
Sep 1
Yosemite National Park
Ansel Adams' Legacy and Your Digital Camera (Yosemite Valley)
Join a staff photographer to learn how to make better photographs with your DSLR camera. Classes hosted by The Ansel Adams Gallery.
01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
The Ansel Adams Gallery is located in Yosemtie Village, near shuttle stop 5.
Workshops
Sep 2
Yosemite National Park
In the Field: Creative Smartphone Photography (Yosemite Valley)
Join a staff photographer to learn how to make better photographs with the camera you always carry. Classes hosted by The Ansel Adams Gallery.
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Ansel Adams Gallery is located in Yosemtie Village, near shuttle stop 5.
Guided Tours
Sep 6
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Abner Cloud House Tour
Built in 1801 by Abner Cloud, Jr., the house is considered one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in Washington D.C. Pre-dating the construction of the C&O Canal, the home of Abner Cloud served as the center of the family farm and fishing business. Tour the Abner Cloud House and learn more about early 19th century farming, architecture, and the people who lived and worked on the property. The three-story, stone home is operated in parntership with The Colonial Dames of America and is open for tours on the first Sunday of each month from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm. The Abner Cloud House is located at Fletchers Cove . Admission to Fletchers Cove and the Abner Cloud House is free.
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
4940 Canal Rd NW,
Washington, DC 20007
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National Park
Acadia National Park
ME
Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline of the United States, an abundance of habitats, and a rich cultural heritage. At 4 million visits a year, it's one of the top 10 most-visited national parks in the United States. Visitors enjoy 27 miles of historic motor roads, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads.
National Historical Park
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
DC,MD,WV
Preserving America's early transportation history, the C&O Canal began as a dream of passage to Western wealth. Operating for nearly 100 years the canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Today it endures as a pathway for discovering historical, natural, and recreational treasures.
National Reserve
City Of Rocks National Reserve
ID
Described by California Trail emigrants as “a city of tall spires,” “steeple rocks,” and “the silent city,” this awe-inspiring landscape continues to captivate. Today, it beckons rock climbers, hikers, campers, hunters, and adventurers with its dramatic scenery, fascinating geology, and echoes of the Old West. The Silent City is ready for you to explore.
National Recreation Area
Curecanti National Recreation Area
CO
Three reservoirs and surrounding lands make up this recreation area in western Colorado. It is a landscape of tradeoffs; natural and human made features exist together. Geologic wonders are abundant from the sagebrush shrublands to forests. Visitors can experience the park year-round on both land and water.
National Park
Yosemite National Park
CA
Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more.