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  Campfire Programs at Gettysburg

  Gettysburg National Military Park

  Campfire Programs Park at the Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop # 6 Rangers present evening campfire talks on a wide variety of topics on the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. Programs take place at the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop #6. Bench seating is available, visitors are welcome to bring their own chairs if preferred. Appropriate seasonal clothing and insect spray recommended. Both the amphitheater area and parking lot can be very dark, flashlights also recommended. Schedule subject to change without notice. Fall into History Weekend Program Schedule October 9–11 Friday, October 9 – Campfire Program at 6:30 PM Program Title: Valor and Sacrifice: The 1st Minnesota on July 2 Presenter: Ranger Matt Atkinson Location: Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, West Confederate Avenue Description: On July 2, 1863, the 1st Minnesota charged into overwhelming Confederate forces to close a dangerous gap on Cemetery Ridge. Outnumbered and facing near‑certain loss, the regiment’s sacrifice bought vital time for the Union line to hold. This program explores the crisis that sparked the order, and why their action remains one of Gettysburg’s defining moments of courage. Saturday, October 10 – Battle Walk at 10:00 AM Program Title: Stories in Bronze: The Monuments of Cemetery Ridge Presenter: Ranger Christopher Gwinn Starting Location: Auto Tour Stop 12, The Pennsylvania Memorial Ending Location: Auto Tour Stop 15, The Highwater Mark Description: Walk Cemetery Ridge and discover how veterans transformed the battlefield into a landscape of memory. Through the monuments and memorials they created, veterans sought to honor sacrifice, preserve their achievements, and define how future generations would remember Gettysburg. Yet their recollections did not always agree. Join Ranger Christopher Gwinn to explore the stories, disputes, and competing memories preserved in bronze and stone. Saturday, October 10 – Campfire Program at 6:30 PM Program Title: Military Intelligence and the Gettysburg Campaign Presenter: Ranger John Nicholas Location: Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, West Confederate Avenue Description: The Gettysburg Campaign was shaped not only by what happened on the battlefield, but also by the information commanders possessed—or failed to possess. Explore the often-overlooked world of Civil War military intelligence and discover how the gathering, com…

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  Spring and Fall Campfire programs

  Greenbelt Park

  Fall 2023 Free Campfire programs Come and enjoy a Free campfire program under the stars of Greenbelt Park! Saturday September 9 7:00 p.m. The birth and origins of Greenbelt Park Built in conjunction with the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, which bisects the park, Greenbelt offers a natural suburban oasis just ten miles from downtown D.C. Developed during the N.P.S. "Mission '66" initiative, Greenbelt Park has welcomed visitors seeking a green refuge for hiking, picnicking, and camping buffered from the bustle its urban surroundings. Saturday September 16 7:00 p.m."Stories From the Road & Live Music" with Bob Reilly and Joe Goulait Come to the Campfire to hear a storyteller-musician sing songs of travel and the experience of the open road. Guitarist Bob Reilly and Joe Goulait will offer their folklore of travelling and the songs that make the trip an enjoyable experience. Saturday September 23 7:00 p.m. The History and Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon Where did the birds go? Ranger John explores the history of the Passenger Pigeon. Saturday September 30 7:00 p.m Drum Circle with Katy Gaughan Join local musician and folklorist Katy Gaughan of Greenbelt for a Fall celebration of rhythmic drumming. Feel your inner natural rhythm and beat it out on the drum to resound through the forest expressing your connection to nature and the vitality of Fall! Saturday October 7 6:30 p.m. All about Owls- live owl program Have you ever met a live owl? You can at Greenbelt Park on October 7th. Secret Garden Birds and Bees will be there with our Wildlife Ambassador to tell you all about the wild owls that live in the park and probably right in your own backyard too! You’ll learn what they look like and how they sound, where they nest, what they eat, how they raise their young, and why they are very good neighbors. We’ll even give you some hints on how to find them and what we can all do to create a healthy environment where they can thrive. Saturday October 14 6:30 p.m College Park Museum of Aviation - Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines- Did you know there are many aviation firsts close by at the College Park Airport? The College Park Aviation Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting aviation innovations at College Park Airport and in Prince George's County while fostering research, inventiveness, and lifelong curiosity about the history and science of flight…

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  Bryce Canyon Evening Program

  Bryce Canyon National Park

  Be sure to always check the Calendar or stop by the Visitor Center to find the programs that will be available during your visit. Evening programs, typically offered from Memorial Day through Labor Day, offer topics that go beyond the rim! Check the calendar for daily times and locations. This is a Ranger’s Choice program offering an exploration into compelling stories, interesting themes, and unique resources that make Bryce Canyon special. A schedule of daily topics is available in the Visitor Center.

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  Visit the Yosemite Exploration Center

  Yosemite National Park

  The Yosemite Exploration Center features interactive displays and exhibits highlighting Yosemite's many stories and resources. Bring the family and learn more about Yosemite's history, the people who originally called this place home, as well as more about meadows, animals, and sequoias! The Yosemite Exploration Center is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.

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  Hike the Laguna-Coast Loop

  Point Reyes National Seashore

  Distance: 5 miles (8 km) roundtrip, moderate This hike through coastal scrub, coastal grasslands, and along a stream offers some breath-taking ocean views. This loop may be hiked either clockwise or counter-clockwise (when viewed from above or on a map), although many frequent hikers of this trail prefer the clockwise route. The route description below follows the clockwise route. The Laguna-Coast Loop hike begins at the Laguna Trailhead and quickly enters the Phillip Burton Wilderness . The route steadily ascends the 0.8-mile-long (1.3-kilometer-long) southern leg of the Laguna Trail to a 400-foot-high (120-meter-high) ridge crest from which Drakes Bay is visible. The route then descends via the 1-mile-long (1.6-kilometer-long) southern leg of the Fire Lane Trail to the Coast Trail just north of the Coast Campground . After 1.8 miles (2.9 km), turn left on the Coast Trail for 0.1 miles (160 m) to reach the Coast Campground. Here, you can access the Santa Maria Beach, refill your water bottle at one of the campgrounds water faucets, or use the vault toilet. Retrace your steps for 0.1 miles (160 m) to the Coast Trail-Fire Lane Trail junction. Instead of turning back up the Fire Lane Trail, continue on the Coast Trail for 2.8 miles (4.5 km). An additional place to descend to the beach is located 1.1 miles (1.9 km) west of the Coast Campground. This multi-use trail* meanders along the tops of coastal bluffs before turning north and inland to parallel a steam before ending at the Coast Trailhead near Limantour Lodge. Turn right and walk a short distance along Laguna Road to return to your vehicle. Use caution when walking along the road. * Bicycles are permitted on the Coast Trail from the Coast Trailhead to Coast Campground. Bicycles are prohibited on other trails in this immediate area. Visit the park's Bicycle Riding page to learn more about where bicylces may be ridden at Point Reyes National Seashore. This loop can also be done in the opposite direction, beginning at the Coast Trailhead and ending at the Laguna Trailhead. This route description alone is not a substitute for a trail map. Print out the park's South District trail map (3,422 KB PDF) before your visit, or pick one up at a visitor center on your way. Always check current conditions before heading out into the park and familiarize yourself with park regulations . Please practice Leave No Trace pr…

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