Parks

Join a ranger to learn why Canyonlands is such a special place. Topics are posted outside at the visitor center daily.

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.

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.

Learn about cultures that call this place home. Meet at the Petroglyph Panel boardwalk. Ranger program schedules are also posted on bulletin boards at the visitor center and campground. Program topics may change. Programs may be cancelled due to weather or emergencies. Check at visitor center for updated daily program offerings.

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 place at the Bat Flight Amphitheater, located at the Natural Entrance to Carlsbad Cavern. The start time for the program changes as the summer progresses and sunset times change. Programs may be cancelled in the event of lightning.

Join a park ranger to explore the ancient landscapes that create the complex and exciting story that is Canyonlands.

Drop by anytime during program hours to learn about the phenomena of fall raptor migration, other lesser known migrants, and raptor identification. Wear warm clothes, and bring binoculars and a field guide if you have them. May be adjusted or cancelled due to heavy rain or other adverse weather conditions. Follow the Cadillac North Ridge Trail from the east parking lot at the summit, 200 yards down to an overlook. Need to Know: A Cadillac Summit Road vehicle reservation is required to drive to this location. Visit recreation.gov to reserve one ticket per vehicle. You may purchase a ticket for any time slot during program hours. Terrain on the trail to access the program site is very uneven with rocks and roots in the path. Please be prepared for these conditions if attending. The latest migration data can be followed at: https://hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=280&go=Go+to+site .

Enjoy the car-free carriage roads at a comfortable pace on a ranger-guided 6.0 mile moderate ride while discovering the diverse beauty and history of Acadia. The program price includes the use of a 21-speed bike and helmet for the full day. Accessibility: You may request sign language, live audio description, assistive listening devices, or other accommodation for any scheduled park event or program at Acadia by contacting us at least 10 days in advance at 207-288-3338, option 0, or acadia_information@nps.gov. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/AcadiaAccessibility

Join a ranger on a mostly level 2.3 mile hike through the Great Meadow, to learn how Acadia National Park, the Schoodic Institute, and Friends of Acadia are working together to restore a damaged wetland. Accessibility: You may request sign language, live audio description, assistive listening devices, or other accommodation for any scheduled park event or program at Acadia by contacting us at least 10 days in advance at 207-288-3338, option 0, or acadia_information@nps.gov. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/AcadiaAccessibility

As a Friends of Acadia drop-in volunteer, you’ll see a new side of Acadia, feel a deeper connection to the park, and leave this national treasure a little better than you found it. Our Drop-in Stewardship Volunteer Program occurs every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from June through the end of October. While being led by our amazing Volunteer Crew Leaders, you’ll help with important work like cutting back vegetation, clearing drainage features, building bogwalk, tread work, weeding carriage roads, and other tasks. Projects run from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., weather permitting, and no experience or reservation is required!

Visitors are welcome to meet with a ranger at 9:00 am at the Horseshoe Canyon trailhead for a four-hour guided hike into Horseshoe Canyon . The hike includes stops at four major pictograph panels, including the Great Gallery, where the hike concludes. Visitors return to the trailhead on their own. The hike is considered strenuous, with a 780' descent and ascent, long stretches of walking in loose sand, and limited shade. Please bring four liters/quarts of water per person, snacks/lunch, appropriate shoes for hiking over rough terrain in the desert, and sunscreen/sun-protective clothing. More info: The hike to the Great Gallery is seven miles (11.2 km) roundtrip, requiring five hours or more. A steep descent of 780 feet (237 m) at the beginning means a steep climb back up at the end of the hike. Pets are prohibited on the trail or below the rim of Horseshoe Canyon. Group size is limited to 20 people. Larger groups must arrange in advance to go with a ranger or split into smaller groups. Bring your own drinking water. We recommend one gallon (4 L) per person. There is no water at the trailhead, and water sources are unreliable within the canyon. A map of the trailhead location can be found at: Horseshoe Canyon (nps.gov) Please call the Hans Flat Ranger Station (435-241-3105) for further information or current road conditions.

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