Live National Parks Events

Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the William M. Colmer Visitor Center in Mississippi.

This is an open slot for reservation. Indicate the date and morning or afternoon when reserving your visit.

Pecos Pueblo sits at the site of a unique ecological and cultural crossroads. Join a park ranger on this tour to learn about the Ancestral Pueblo, Spanish Colonial history, and the importance of this site to communities today. The tour begins at the visitor center and covers one mile with moderate elevation gain. Come prepared with warm clothing, water, sunscreen, and good walking shoes. Tours are free, and no registration is required.

As part of the national Anza 250 commemoration, the Cupertino Historical Society & Museum welcomes all to view an exhibit marking the 250th anniversary of Juan Bautista de Anza's expedition leading colonists to the San Francisco Bay — passing through Cupertino along the way — and the United States Semiquincentennial. This exhibit traces that journey alongside the broader story of the Santa Clara Valley — from the Indigenous peoples who called it home, through the Spanish expeditions that first mapped it, to the founding of Mission Santa Clara and the expedition's legacy. Drawing on expedition diaries, historical records, and Indigenous histories, the exhibit offers visitors an opportunity to engage with a formative chapter in California history from multiple perspectives. Also featured is a uniform worn by reenactors and other items associated with the 1976 Bicentennial commemoration of the De Anza expedition.

The exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Anza expedition by exploring both the expedition itself and the environment the settlers found when they arrived in Monterey. Panels discuss the founding of Monterey, early buildings and structures, the Anza expedition, and three Voyages of Discovery (La Perouse, Malaspina and Vancouver) that visited Monterey relatively soon after the settlers arrived. Reproductions of 22 drawings created by voyage artists provide a visual sense of place and time. An NPS Anza Trail poster will be displayed, and brochures and travel guides will be made available to visitors.

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.

Stop by to view climbers on El Capitan through spotting scopes and discover the world of vertical adventure on Yosemite's big walls. Located on the west side of El Capitan Bridge (use shuttle stop 9.) Program hosted by the National Park Service. This program is family-friendly.

Join a National Park service Ranger for a free guided tour.

Learn about the Battle of New Orleans at the place where it happened.

🌟 Journey Through History at Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, Heritage Sanctuary Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history at the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, Heritage Sanctuary. Embark on a meaningful interpretation within the hallowed walls of the Heritage Sanctuary, where our expert Park Ranger Historians will unravel the historical occurrences closely tied to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his family, and their enduring legacy. What to Expect: Gain insights into the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Discover significant events within the walls of the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. Connect with the powerful legacy left by Dr. King and his family.

Commemorative Hikes for GRFA 60th Location: Great Falls Park Visitor Center Time: 11am Join a Ranger on a special commemorative hike celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 60th anniversary of Great Falls Park. This guided 1.5‑mile walk invites visitors to explore the powerful landscape and learn about George Washington vision of the canal project at Great Falls and the enslaved labor used to improve transportation and commerce.

Commemorative Hikes for GRFA 60th Location: Great Falls Park Time: 11am Join a Ranger on a special commemorative hike celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 60th anniversary of Great Falls Park. This guided 1.5‑mile walk invites visitors to explore the powerful landscape and learn about George Washington vision of the canal project at Great Falls and the enslaved labor used to improve transportation and commerce.