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Stop by the visitor center to see "Crossroads of a Revolution." This 22-minute orientation film tells the story of Ninety Six. From its forming at the crossroads along trade routes linking the Cherokee territory to Charleston, SC. Ninety Six in the 1700s was a land of hope and opportunity, of conflict and revenge, and a land of fronteir justice. Ninety Six played a significant role in the struggle…

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Watch Crossroads of a Revolution
Ninety Six National Historic Site
Stop by the visitor center to see "Crossroads of a Revolution." This 22-minute orientation film tells the story of Ninety Six. From its forming at the crossroads along trade routes linking the Cherokee territory to Charleston, SC. Ninety Six in the 1700s was a land of hope and opportunity, of conflict and revenge, and a land of fronteir justice. Ninety Six played a significant role in the struggle for Ameircan independence from British rule. It was the site of the first southern land battle of the Revolutionary War in 1775, and the scene of the longest field siege in 1781. The video is availbe for viewing on request during the visitor center hours.
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Watch the "Spirit of Yosemite" Film
Yosemite National Park
Take a break from walking and driving by stepping into the theater for a short film about the park. Enjoy unique footage from many areas in Yosemite National Park across all four seasons. The park film, The Spirit of Yosemite, is shown daily on the hour and the half hour in the theater behind the Yosemite Exploration Center. The first showing is at 9:30am, and the last showing is at 4pm. The film runtime is approximately 23 minutes. Audio description and foreign language headsets are available from the exploration center information desk.
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Upcoming events

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Ranger Programs

Oct 13

Bryce Canyon National Park

Geology Ranger Talk

Come join a Ranger near Sunset Point and learn about the geology of Bryce Canyon. Program typically lasts 20-30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible. This event will be cancelled in the event of thunderstorms, low wind chill, or staffing shortages.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Ranger Talk alcove to right of Sunset Point

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Ranger Programs

Oct 13

Bryce Canyon National Park

Rim Walk with a Ranger

Come join a Ranger at Sunset Point for a rim walk toward Sunrise Point. The talk will be on a random topic of the ranger's choosing, covering natural, cultural, or historical resources. Visitors meet Ranger at alcove to the right of Sunset Point overlook. This program will be cancelled by thunderstorms, extreme cold weather, or staffing shortages. Wheelchair Accessible.

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Sunset to Sunrise Rim Trail.

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Lectures

Oct 14

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

War of the Worlds Broadcast

"No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man’s and yet as mortal as his own..." H.G. Wells War of the Worlds During the month of October, the park will mark the anniversary of the 1938 broadcast of H. G. Wells adaptation of "War of the Worlds" at the Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center. Each day the visitor center is open, at 1:00pm (EST) the park will play the original broadcast on the 1930s reproduction Tavern radio. Come and enjoy this well-known broadcast in honor of the Halloween Season. Program is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek in the Knob Creek Tavern Visitor Center

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Special Events

Oct 24

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

Artillery Demonstrations at Point Park

Artillery Demonstrations at Point Park: On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will conduct artillery firing demonstrations at Point Park on the Lookout Mountain Battlefield at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Each demonstration will last approximately 30 minutes. Join one of these programs to hear the roar of a cannon thundering from the mountaintop and to learn more about the role and experiences of Civil War field artillerymen in battle and on campaign.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

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Workshops

Oct 24

Camp Nelson National Monument

Fall History Hike

Join the National Park Service (NPS) as we usher in a new season with the Fall History Hike at Camp Nelson National Monument! NPS staff will lead visitors on a guided hike to explore the site’s rich natural and historic resources, especially Camp Nelson’s role is a supply depot, recruit center, and refugee site during the Civil War, and the modern preservation of the park. The hike will be conducted on paved and grass paths and will involve moderate inclines. Participants should wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water. Meet NPS staff at the Visitor Center. #NationalParkService #Fall #Hiking

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Camp Nelson National Monument 6614 Danville Loop 2 Road Nicholasville, KY 40356

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Ranger Programs

Oct 25

Bryce Canyon National Park

Full Moon Hike

Typically offered year-round at sunset as weather permits. Those planning to join a ranger-led full moon hike at Bryce Canyon National Park can make reservations online via Recreation.gov . Tickets for each month’s hike are released in two phases, 14 and 5 days in advance. This is a "ranger's choice" hike and can range from an easy hike along the rim of the plateau to a more strenuous hike that descends down into the canyon along steep and rocky trails. More information will be given on the day of the event. Hikes are typically 1 to 2 miles. For more information on full moon hikes, including schedules and how to participate, please visit our Full Moon Hikes page. Due to the nature of this special activity all participants must agree to the following rules: Children 7 and younger are not permitted. Hiking boots or hiking shoes (lug soles) in good condition are required for your safety and the safety of Park Staff and other Participant(s). White light flashlights, headlamps are not allowed to be used during the hike (you may bring them for later use). Red light flashlights and headlamps are permitted as necessary. Flash photography may be permitted under key restrictions. Bring drinking water and a jacket - night time temperatures can be cold. Due to steep and rocky trails this activity is not wheelchair accessible. Pets are not allowed. Windchill will cancel this event.

05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

Meeting location and route varies.

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Workshops

Nov 6

Camp Nelson National Monument

People of Camp Nelson

The University of St. Andrews, in partnership with Bethel Church and the National Park Service (NPS), invites you to a special presentation, “People of Camp Nelson,” starting at 6:00 pm on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Bethel Church in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The program shares new research and sheds light on the experiences of African American soldiers and civilians who experienced Camp Nelson during and after the Civil War, and commences the 6th Annual Luminaria and Memorial Walk the following evening at Camp Nelson National Monument. Attendees are encouraged to bring and share connections to and research about Camp Nelson, Civil War Kentucky, and the African American experience. Food and refreshments will be provided. The program is free and open to the public. If you’re interested in attending, please reserve a seat by emailing St. Andrews University: monuments@st-andrews.ac.uk Address: Bethel Church 108 North York Street Nicholasville, KY 40356

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Address: Bethel Church 108 North York Street Nicholasville, KY 40356

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Guided Tours

Nov 7

Camp Nelson National Monument

6th Annual Luminaria and Memorial Walk

The National Park Service (NPS) invites you to participate in the 6th Annual Luminaria and Memorial Walk which pays tribute to all freedom seekers who sought refuge at Camp Nelson during the Civil War. The special event starts at 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2026. On November 23, 1864, over 400 African American refugees, including the wives and children of US Colored Troops [USCT] were expelled from Camp Nelson during the Civil War. It was at least the eighth and largest expulsion of Black refugees from the base and resulted in the deaths of at least 102 souls. The November Expulsion led to the establishment of the Home for Colored Refugees at Camp Nelson and the Congressional act which emancipated the wives and children of USCT soldiers. The special event features interpretive talks by NPS staff and invited guests and a guided walk to Graveyard No. 1, where over 400 luminaries will be light to honor the people expelled and other freedom seekers who sought refuge at Camp Nelson. The program begins outside the Barracks building, located adjacent to the Visitor Center and Museum, and is free and open to the public. #NationalParkService #NationalPark #Kentucky

06:00 PM - 07:15 PM

Camp Nelson National Monument 6614 Danville Loop 2 Road Nicholasville, KY 40356

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Special Events

Nov 11

Bryce Canyon National Park

Veterans Day

Entrance Fee free Day at Bryce Canyon National Park for Veterans Day. A solid Salute to our Warriors serving and protecting this land.

Time TBD

Bryce Canyon

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Guided Tours

Nov 21

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

163rd Anniversary of the Battles for Chattanooga

Please check back periodically for updated information about programs! November 21 (Saturday) Chattanooga Anniversary Programs Artillery Demonstrations in Lookout Valley: On Saturday, November 21, 2026, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will conduct artillery firing demonstrations in Lookout Valley on the Lookout Mountain Battlefield at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Each demonstration will last approximately 30 minutes. Join one of these programs to hear the roar of a cannon thundering across the battlefield and to learn more about the role and experiences of Civil War field artillerymen in battle and on campaign. Location: 3100 Parker Lane, Chattanooga, TN November 22 (Sunday) Chattanooga Anniversary Programs Artillery Demonstrations in Lookout Valley: On Sunday, November 22, 2026, Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will conduct artillery firing demonstrations in Lookout Valley on the Lookout Mountain Battlefield at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Each demonstration will last approximately 30 minutes. Join one of these programs to hear the roar of a cannon thundering across the battlefield and to learn more about the role and experiences of Civil War field artillerymen in battle and on campaign. Location: 3100 Parker Lane, Chattanooga, TN

08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park

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Festivals

Nov 21

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

A Red, White and Blue Christmas: Birthplace Illumination Event

Cap off the Freedom250 celebration year with the park's "A Red, White and Blue Christmas" Birthplace Illumination Event! Starting Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Birthplace Unit will remain open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm (EST) so visitors can come and walk the grounds and enjoy the red, white and blue Christmas lights. The Birthplace Visitor Center along with the park's Eastern National Bookstore will remain open for the event. Event runs every Friday and Saturday evening from Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, 2026. (Event will be closed on Christmas Night- December 25, 2026) Event is free and open to the public, no registration is required.

05:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Birthplace Unit

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Ranger Programs

Dec 25

Big Cypress National Preserve

Visitor Centers Closed Christmas Day

Though the Visitor Centers and business offices will be closed, access into the Preserve is still available. There are no ranger-led activities available on this day.

Time TBD

Oasis Visitor Center and Big Cypress Welcome Center

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National Historical Park

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped his character and prepared him to lead the nation through Civil War. Visit our country's first memorial to Lincoln, built with donations from young and old, and the site of his childhood home.

National Park

Acadia National Park

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

Adams National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned women” whose ideas and actions helped to transform thirteen disparate colonies into one united nation.

National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of African communities whose labor, resilience, and cultural contributions were fundamental in shaping the development of New York.

National Monument

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

In the early 1900s, paleontologists unearthed the Age of Mammals when they found full skeletons of extinct Miocene mammals in the hills of Nebraska -- species previously only known through fragments. At the same time, an age of friendship began between rancher James Cook and Chief Red Cloud of the Lakota. These two unprecedented events are preserved and protected here... at Agate Fossil Beds.

National Monument

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.

National Historic Site

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, it served merchants, passengers, slaves in pursuit of freedom, and soldiers from the Mexican War.

Park

American Memorial Park

American Memorial Park honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campaign of World War II. At the park, memorials stand in tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the US Servicemen and Chamorro and Carolinian civilians who were killed in the battles between the United States and Japan that took place on Saipan, Tinian, and the Philippine Sea in 1944.

National Recreation Area

Amistad National Recreation Area

An oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, and rich cultural history dating back nearly 5,000 years. Amistad is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life both above and below the water.

National Historic Site

Andersonville National Historic Site

Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home to the National Prisoner of War Museum and serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.

National Battlefield

Antietam National Battlefield

23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or missing after twelve hours of savage combat on September 17, 1862. The Battle of Antietam ended the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's first invasion into the North and led Abraham Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation.

National Lakeshore

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, located at the northern tip of Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula, features 21 stunning islands, a scenic 12-mile shoreline along Lake Superior, and is located within the ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe people. Established in 1970, the park showcases picturesque sea caves, sandy beaches, and the largest collection of lighthouses in the National Park system.

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