<p> Join a National Park service Ranger for a free guided tour.</p>

Castle Clinton Guided tour

<p>All entrance fees waived in recognition of Veterans Day. </p>

Fee Free Day - Veterans Day

<p>Kids in Parks Program – Buffalo Trunk</p>

Kids in Parks Program – Buffalo Trunk

<p><strong>Imagine yourself as the first keeper when you make your way to the top of the lighthouse in celebration of the anniversary of the first time the light was lit!</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr">On Open Tower Days, you can experience the lighthouse with a <strong>half-hour guided tour between 10:00am - 3:30pm.</strong> The guided tours are the only way to access the top tower of the lighthouse and will give participants a glimpse into life at this lighthouse station between 1855 - 1891. <strong>Tickets will be available on the day of the event, first come first serve.</strong> Please stop by<u> </u>the ticketing table near the lighthouse earlier in the day to ensure a ticket time. <strong>All participants must stop by the ticketing table to obtain ticket.</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">For those who do not wish to climb to the top tower, you will still be able to experience the kitchen of the lighthouse with historic interpreters. All activities are available at no additional cost to the entrance fee.</p>

Open Tower Day

<p>This guided interpretive walk follows beside the historic trail to the park’s northern boundary and back covering about 2-miles. 90 minutes.</p>
<p>(Tour enters rough, unlevel terrain. Park provided reflective vest is required to be worn)</p>

Landscape view of the remains of the Santa Fe Trail near the Turkey Mountains.

Santa Fe Trail Stroll

Ranger Program

Read with a Ranger

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<div data-ogsc="black">We will meet in the front of the Visitor Center at 9:15 and walk to Helen's Park to enjoy a moment of reflection before a 30-minute yoga practice. We will have a limited number of mats available (first come, first served). </div>
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<div data-ogsc="black">This program will be led by our Community Volunteer Ambassador and certified yoga teacher, Brooke! She always hopes to make people feel empowered and safe in their bodies through her teaching.</div>
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<div data-ogsc="black" data-ogsb="white" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><em>¡Júntate con nosotros para una sesión de yoga para principiantes todos los sábados por la mañana en Cesar E Chavez National Monument!</em></div>
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<div data-ogsc="black" data-ogsb="white" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><em>Nos reuniremos en frente del Centro de Visitantes a las 9:15 y caminaremos al Parque de Helen para disfrutar de un momento de reflexión y después una práctica de yoga de 30 minutos. Tendremos un número limitado de tapetes disponibles (se asignarán por orden de llegada). </em></div>
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<div data-ogsc="black" data-ogsb="white"><em>Este programa estará dirigido por nuestra Embajadora Voluntaria de la Comunidad e instructora de yoga certificada, Brooke. Su objetivo principal es que las personas se sientan empoderadas y seguras con sus cuerpos a través de sus enseñanzas.</em></div>
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Yoga at Helen's Park | Yoga en el Parque de Helen

<p>Learn about a typical day for those stationed and working at Fort Union along with their uniforms and equipment. 1 Hour        </p>

A costumed living history interpreter doing laundry.

Of Laundresses & Soldiers

<h3 style="text-align: center;">The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">in partnership with </p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.frenchmarket.org/">The French Market</a></h3>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Family Music with Johnette Downing</strong></h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">on Thursday at 11:00 am</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>at our Dutch Alley Performance Space</strong></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>916 N Peters St</strong></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Musician and published author </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Jonhette Downing</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">’s Louisiana Roots Music for Children p</span><span data-contrast="none">rovides a culturally immersive presentation for children, school groups, play groups, and families about the rich musical heritage of the region from jazz to zydeco with interactive songs like “Who Got the Baby in the King Cake?,” “Today is Monday in Louisiana,” and “Give Me That Zydeco.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,3600,11160],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,4]}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Johnette is the recipient of the 2017 Louisiana Writer Award. Her original Louisiana roots music is a joyful experience for children and parents alike, with plenty of opportunites for kids to two-steop and sing along. The author of twelve recordings and thirty books, she has performed on five continents.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[720,3600,11160],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1,4]}"> </span></p>

Johnette Downing Family Music Series at our Dutch Alley Performance Space

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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Silver Swan Ragtime Interpreters</strong></h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>In Commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans</strong></h3>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>1812—A March Through Musical History</strong></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thursday, January 8 at 3:00 pm</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;">At the National Park Service French Quarter Visitor Center </p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">419 Decatur St, New Orleans</h3>
<p>The <strong>Silver Swan Ragtime Interpreters</strong> present: <strong>"1812—A March Through Musical History,"</strong> a program that will highlight the musical form of the military march, it's relevance to the war of 1812, earlier 18th century French and Spanish marches and their later development in the Latin American world and in the US, and ways in which the march became part of ballroom and social dance culture all the way up to the turn of the 20th century, blending in new ideas from African American music, and ending with a trad jazz classic from New Orleans.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>This program is free and open to the public.</strong></p>
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Silver Swan Ragtime Interpreters at 419 Decatur St

<p>Join National Park Service rangers for free campfire talks at Presidio Tunnel Tops' Campfire Circle near the Presidio Visitor Center everyday at 4 pm - 4:30pm  through Labor Day.</p>
<p>Park rangers will present histories of the diverse people who have passed through the Presidio through time – this includes indigenous history, military stories including the Buffalo Soldiers' stories, Japanese Americans interned during WWII, and more.</p>

Park Ranger giving a program at the campfire circle. Park Ranger is standing in the middle of circle

Campfire Program

<p>Are you interested in birds and do you enjoy being in nature? Join a park ranger and/or a volunteer for our First Saturday morning birdwalks! The walks start at the Star Fort Pond at 8am and end around 11am. We do a slow-paced 1.5 mile walk around the pond while we listen and look for birds and other wildlife. All levels of birders are welcome, from beginner to expert. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow with a photo ID.</p>
<p>Check the park Facebook page for updates/cancellations due to inclement weather. </p>
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First Saturday Birdwalk

<p>We invite you to join a National Park Service volunteer birder for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all, including those new to birding. We encourage participants to bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan with a photo ID.</p>
<p>The walk will be conducted at a leisurely pace, covering approximately one mile. We will gather in front of the visitor center, and the duration of the walk will typically range from 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on our observations. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you!</p>

First Saturday Bird Walk

<p>Join Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site for A Spirited Holiday Past! President Grant's home, White Haven will be decorated for the holiday season. Tour the home and create a holiday craft with your family. Guitarist Pattrick Rafferty will perform 19th century holiday tunes in the parlor and Suzanne Corbett will provide 19th century baking demonstrations in the historic stone kitchen. You can sample Grant's gingerbread and roll out gingerbread cookies. All activities are free and no reservations are required.  </p>
<p>Ulysses S. Grant NHS is one of sixteen area historic sites participating in the annual Historic Saint Louis Holiday Program.</p>

Man seated in front of fireplace playing guitar

A Spirited Holiday Past

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Hopewell for the Holidays

<p>Did you know that the dulcimer is generally considered the only musical instrument known to be entirely invented in the United States? Originally created somewhere in Appalachia (opinions differ), part of the dulcimer's appeal is the relative simplicity in playing it. Learn more-and maybe try your hand at some pickin' and playin'- when you join us at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center at milepost 266 for a performance featuring the North Mississippi Dulcimers.</p>

Several people sit down while playing dulcimers.

North Mississippi Dulcimers Performance

First Sunday Bird Walk

<p>Kids in Parks Program – Gingerbread Cabin Construction</p>

Kids in Parks Program – Gingerbread Cabin Construction

<p>Experience White Haven in the evening during the holidays.  Lights will illuminate the grounds and historic house. You will hear Christmas songs performed by the St. Louis Christmas Carolers outside the house. Inside, the decorated rooms will glow with candlelight* and as you walk through the house, you’ll hear period holiday music performed by guitarist Patrick Rafferty. In the dining room you can enjoy 19<sup>th</sup> century treats served by Suzanne Corbett, food historian, and learn about 19<sup>th</sup> century etiquette and holiday culinary customs. </p>
<p>End the evening with a festive concert by the Buckhannon Brothers in the park’s theater at 7:00 pm. No reservations are required.</p>
<p> All activities are free. Visitors are welcome to attend the open house, concert, or both! </p>
<p>*For safety reasons, our candles will be battery operated.</p>
<p> Note: Grant’s Farm will be open that evening for their walk-through holiday light. Our parking lot is open just for our visitors and is free.</p>

picture of green house at night with pine roping and red bows on balcony

man seated playing guitar next to fireplace. Mantel decorated with greenery.

woman in 19th century dress at small table with punch bowl and cake. Two visitors behind her.

White Haven by Candlelight and Holiday Concert

<p>Join a park volunteer for a one-hour walking tour of Cabrillo National Monument including the Cabrillo Statue and the Old Point Loma Lighthouse at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This program is suitable for all ages. No reservations required. Meet in front of the Visitor Center and keep in mind that the walk includes a hill up to the lighthouse.</p>

Guided Walking Tour of Cabrillo

<p>Find out how Christmas was celebrated by those at Fort Union and the local area. Craft your own farolito (luminaria) and enjoy the reading of a short story. 60-minutes.       </p>

A colorful luminaria beside a yellow candle.

Farolitos and Falling Mercury

<h2>Film and Discussion: Blossoms &amp; Thorns</h2>
<p>Join us for a special screening of a 19-minute documentary exploring the history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. This poignant film sheds light on a chapter of American history too often overlooked, revealing the struggles, resilience, and lasting impact on those affected.</p>
<p>Each Friday at 2 PM, the screening is followed by a discussion with guest speaker Jim Oshima. Jim shares his family's personal story of incarceration, offering a heartfelt and firsthand perspective that deepens the film’s message.</p>
<p>While the documentary is shown daily in the visitor center, this Friday program provides a rare opportunity to connect history with lived experience. Don’t miss this powerful journey into the past, told through both film and personal testimony.</p>

Blossoms and Thorns Film and Discussion

<p>We invite you to join National Park Service <span data-teams="true">volunteer and expert birder Molly Hermann </span>for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all, including those new to birding. We encourage participants to bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan with a photo ID.</p>
<p>The walk will be conducted at a leisurely pace, covering approximately one mile. We will gather in front of the visitor center, and the duration of the walk will typically range from 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on our observations. We look forward to sharing this delightful experience with you!</p>

Bird Walk

<p>Are you interested in birds and do you enjoy being in nature? Join a park ranger and/or a volunteer for our Tuesday morning birdwalks! The walks start at the Star Fort Pond at 8am and end around 11am. We do a slow-paced 1.5 mile walk around the pond while we listen and look for birds and other wildlife. All levels of birders are welcome, from beginner to expert. We have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow with a photo ID.</p>
<p>Check the park Facebook page for updates/cancellations due to inclement weather. </p>
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Four people with binoculars look in the distance with green trees around them.

Tuesday Bird Walks

<p>This tour offers a special trip to the USS Utah and Oklahoma Memorials on Ford Island with park rangers. Participants will board a motor coach from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to travel to Ford Island for a 90-minute round-trip tour to some of the most fascinating “hidden gems” of Pearl Harbor National Memorial.<br /><br />Pearl Harbor National Memorial interprets and preserves sites and remnants connecting to the December 7, 1941, Japanese military attack on Oʻahu, which killed more than 2,300 military and civilian personnel, and compelled the United States' entry into World War II. Beyond the striking white walls of the USS Arizona Memorial, the Site and its staff preserve the quiet USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials, which share the story those battleships suffered, and six historic officer bungalows which remind visitors of neighborhood life before and during the day of infamy.</p>
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<p>If you require a wheelchair or ADA accessible bus, contact perl_info@nps.gov immediately</p>

A colored photograph of the USS Utah Memorial.

Ford Island Bus Tour

<p>If conditions permit, volunteers will bring the coastal defenses of Point Loma to life. These are your only chances to tour the bunkers on Point Loma. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to learn more about the soldiers stationed at Fort Rosecrans during WWII and see the weapons and instruments that protected our coast during the tumultuous war years.</p>
<p>The bunker can't be opened if there is inclement weather. Check with the Visitor Center for the latest schedule.</p>

Open Military Bunker

<p>Every Tuesday (no music on federal holidays), discover the wide range of south Louisiana's music: zydeco, gospel, blues, jazz, Cajun, and more.</p>
<p>Enjoy the great music at these FREE Concerts!</p>
<p>To find out who's playing, call the center at 985-448-1375.</p>

A guitar, a banjo, a string bass and other musical instruments sit behind glass in a museum exhibit.

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center - Music on the Bayou

<p>A "French Roundtable" where area French speakers gather and share culture, history, and traditions. All are invited. </p>

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center - Cercle Francophone

<p><span data-ogsc="">An introduction to</span><span data-ogsc=""> birding during the fall migration season</span><span data-ogsc="">. Let's meet the birds that call Chalmette Battlefield their home! Please bring your own binoculars.</span></p>

Chalmette Battlefield - Birding at the Battlefield

<p>Daily tours of the Boyhood Home explore Lyndon Johnson's childhood growing up in the rural, 1920s town of Johnson City, Texas. Tours start at the National Park Visitor Center in Johnson City at 100 Ladybird Lane.</p>

A ranger talks to people on the front porch of a small, white house.

Tours of President Johnson's Boyhood Home

<p>Join a ranger for a stroll through downtown Thibodaux and hear stories of its past.</p>

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center - Historic Thibodaux Walking Tour

<p>The Sand Creek ranger talk explores the events of the mid 1800's and describes some of the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to the Sand Creek Massacre. <br />Please not that this program is a stationary talk, not a walking tour. </p>

Ranger Talk

<p>Journey into the heart of Muir Woods National Monument on a 1-hour ranger-led tour with a national park ranger and naturalists. See the forest through the eyes of an expert as they expand your understanding of this diverse ecosystem and help you observe its rich complexity.</p>
<p>Covered topics vary and include old growth redwood charecteristics, forest and fire ecology, park history, native stewardship, and contemporary conservation practices. This tour is a great opportunity to ask questions and make seasonal observations of flowers, plants, and animals. </p>
<p>Typically, this program traverses .5 miles from the Visitor Center to Bridge 3 near Cathedral Grove, though guides may extend or abreviate the milage. The path is a flat, firm surface accessible to most mobility devices. All ages are welcome.</p>
<p>For day-of scheduling changes, including additional talk times, other programs, and possible cancellations, please view signage at the park entry or ask Visitor Center staff. For a trail map, please visit the link below.</p>

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Into the Woods 1-Hour Tour | Entry Archway, Muir Woods

<p>Help us conserve Muir Beach by joining us at a monthly beach clean-up! Volunteers will enjoy beautiful ocean views while they remove litter and debris, protect native habitats, and help minimize marine debris. This is a fun family-friendly volunteer opportunity, volunteers of all ages are welcome.</p>
<p><strong>When:</strong> one Thursday a month, 9:30 am–12:30 pm.</p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong> Muir Beach parking lot. <a href="https://www.parksconservancy.org/events/event-registration?fid=46&amp;eid=136"><u>Registration is required.</u></a></p>
<p><strong>Supplies:</strong> We invite volunteers to bring their own reusable supplies! Limit waste by bringing your own bag or bucket and gloves if you have them - but don't worry if you don't, we'll have some supplies on site for you to use.</p>
<h4>GROUPS</h4>
<p>Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10K17wJRIxhhv82dyrKVVh70RuN-ncNjQPM8-2G0gFhw/edit">List of Available Projects</a> and fill out the <a href="https://www.parksconservancy.org/volunteer/volunteer-group-project-request-form">Group Project Request Form</a>.</p>
<h4>AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:</h4>
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<li>Volunteers ages 10 and up are welcome. Read our <a href="https://www.parksconservancy.org/sites/default/files/youth-policy-guidelines.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF)</a> for youth under the age of 15.</li>
<li>Bring your completed <a href="https://www.parksconservancy.org/sites/default/files/volunteer-agreement-form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF)</a>. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.</li>
<li>We'll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.</li>
<li>Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.</li>
<li>No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.</li>
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two figures, one wearing the NPS uniform & the other holding a bucket & grabber, stand on a beach

Muir Beach Clean-Ups

<h3><strong>Veteran Open House Day is the first Saturday of every month</strong>.</h3>
<p>Veterans of the Nike program come to the site to share their stories with visitors and give guided tours of SF88 between the hours of 12pm - 3pm </p>
<p><strong>The SF-88 Nike Missile Site </strong>is the most fully restored Nike missile site in the country. During the tense years of the Cold War, from 1953 to 1979, the United States Army built and operated close to 300 Nike missile sites in the United States. These sites were designed to be the last line of defense against H-Bomb carrying Soviet bombers that had eluded the Air Force’s interceptor jet aircrafts. SF-88 in the Marin Headlands was one such site. Today, Golden Gate National Recreation Area works together with a dedicated group of volunteers to preserve the site as it was during operations to remind visitors of the physical and psychological effects of the Cold War on the American landscape.</p>
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<li>The only restrooms available at Nike are Port-a-Johns. However, about a mile before the Nike Missile Site on Field Road is a larger rest-stop / parking lot with larger restooms and running water. It is recommended to stop and use these if needed, prior to arriving to Nike.</li>
<li>For more information, please email GOGA_MarinHeadlands_Info@nps.gov</li>
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A crowd of about 20 visitors huddles around a Nike volunteer standing in front of a large missile

Nike Missile Site Veteran Open House

<p>Point Bonita Lighthouse has been a guiding light welcoming people and ships to the San Francisco Bay since 1855. The last 170 years have left the lighthouse with many fascinating stories to tell - about its lighthous keepers, how it came to be in its current location, and more!</p>
<p>The Point Bonita lighthouse trail will be open from 12:30-3:30, allowing visitors to get out to the viewing platform and see the lighthouse. Additional light chats may take place during the open hours, check in with staff on site for the schedule! </p>
<p>Please note: the suspension bridge at the end of the trail is currently <strong>closed </strong>for maintenance. The lighthouse itself will be inaccessible during open hours due to this closure. </p>

Point Bonita Open House

<p>Join us for our daily ranger guided tour! Get an overview of what makes Pullman special. Each tour last approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Tours are offered at 1 pm.<br /><br />Tours subject to cancellation due to staffing, special events, inclement weather, or wind chill advisories. </p>
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Daily Ranger Guided Tours

<p>The 19-minute park orientation film <em>Determined to Persevere: The Valley Forge Encampment</em> is shown daily on the hour and the half-hour in the Theater at Valley Forge. The first screening is at 9:30 AM and the final screening is at 4:30 PM.</p>
<p>The movie, narrated by Laura Linney, tells the story of the winter 1777-1778 encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge, and was filmed on location in 2018 and 2019.</p>
<p>If you are unable to attend a screening of the orientation film during a visit to the park, you can always watch it online!</p>
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A dark spacious theater interior with bench-style seating and a brightly lit movie screen.

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Valley Forge Orientation Film Screening

<p>Open the first Sunday of every month (12pm - 4pm) </p>
<p>Tours are given periodically throughout these open house hours</p>
<p>Battery Townsley, at Fort Cronkhite, was San Francisco's most extensive—and most secret—World War II military fortification.<br /><br />From 1940 to 1948, it mounted two massive battleship guns and housed more than 100 soldiers in an extensive network of underground tunnels; during the Cold War, it was used as an underground research facility.<br /><br />Long closed to public access, Battery Townsley has been refurbished thanks to volunteer labor and community contributions and is now ready for tours. The public is invited to visit and explore this labyrinthine fortification!</p>
<p>In fall 2012, the park brought to this site a 16-inch gun, from the USS <em>Missouri</em>. The gun, identical to the one that was once mounted at Battery Townsley, helps tell the story of the coastal defense system that later gave rise to these parklands. Learn more about this <a href="http://www.nps.gov/goga/historyculture/new-gun.htm">new addition</a>.</p>
<p>Battery Townsley is reached via a moderately strenuous hike up the Coastal Trail, approximately one-half-mile north of the Rodeo Beach parking lot.<br /><br />For more information, and further assistance to the site, please email GOGA_MarinHeadlands_Info@nps.gov</p>

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Battery Townsley Open House

<p>Forest Stewards tend to young trees in the Presidio’s reforestation areas. Learn about urban forestry and arboriculture, while assisting with forest maintenance through planting, weeding, mulching, and other stewardship activities!</p>

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Presidio Forest Stewards

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Winter is a magical time on Mount Tamalpais and in Muir Woods. Colorful fungi pop up in the oddest places, early forest wildflowers start to make appearances, and the sound of vigorously flowing water echoes back down from the forest canopy. This hike will seek out all that magic, without needing a Muir Woods parking reservation! There will be plenty of creekside vibes and many opportunities to spot fungi.</span></p>
<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">This is a moderate 5-mile loop hike that will gain about 800 feet of elevation altogether. It will start at the Mountain Home Inn, go down Alice Eastwood Road, Troop 80 Trail, Sierra Trail, and Lower Fern Creek Trail and will return to the trailhead via Canopy View Trail and Panoramic Trail.</span></p>
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Mount Tamalpais State Park-led Guided Hike | Winter Delights: Fungi & Flowing Water

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<p>This is a moderate to strenuous 5.5-mile loop hike that will gain about 1200 feet of elevation altogether. It will go down Panoramic Trail and Canopy View Trail to Muir Woods and return via a steep climb up Bootjack Trail and then more easily along Troop 80 Trail and Alice Eastwood Road.</p>
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<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">This hike will seek out all the variety of visual delights that we can pack into a reasonable hike, without needing a Muir Woods parking reservation! The longish, meandering route will maximize opportunities to find forest wildflowers, including calypso orchids, enjoy the flow of Redwood Creek, and seek out the emerging grassland and chaparral wildflowers.</span></p>
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Mount Tamalpais State Park-led Guided Hike | Early Spring Delights: Flowers & Flowing Water

Cabrillo will be open normal operating hours on New Year's Day.

Park Open - New Year's Day

<h3><strong>Meet a Living Link to WWII History</strong></h3>
<p><strong>On most Fridays</strong>, you have the unique opportunity to meet real WWII Home Front workers. These extraordinary individuals, often referred to as "Rosies," are now in their late 90s and up, and provide an incredible firsthand connection to history. Programs are scheduled at 10:30 and 11:30.</p>
<p><strong>Please note that due to their advanced age, we cannot guarantee their attendance.</strong> While we strive to confirm on the day of, last-minute changes may occur. If a Rosie is unavailable, a park docent will present a program highlighting the Rosies' significant contributions during the war.</p>
<p><strong>Safety Note:</strong> For the health and safety of our Rosies, masks are required during all programs.</p>
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Meet a Rosie!

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<p>Valerie Stoller, author of the historical novel “Shipyard Gals” and historian Jim Davis discuss the era of Rosie the Riveter in the Bay Area as well as the infamous Port Chicago disaster. Her novel takes place in 1944, with three women working in the Richmond shipyards. When a nearby US Naval base, Port Chicago, explodes, killing 320 men including 200 Black sailors, each woman must lean on her friends, and summon the courage to speak out against injustice.</p>

Shipyard Gals Author Talk

<p>Dr Matthew Mock, Professor of Psychology at the JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences of National University speaks on the intergenerational trauma resulting from Japanese incarceration during WWII and the cultural strength, resilience, and commitment to the concept of "home” in contemporary families.</p>

Surviving and Thriving to Find Home: Japanese and Asian-American Experiences

<p>Retired history professor Jim Davis recounts how the home front and the Richmond Shipyards were shaped by the Roosevelt Administration and the New Deal programs.</p>

Franklin, Eleanor, and the New Deal: Prelude to the Home Front (Part 1)

<div>Join a park ranger for a fun storytime adventure! We will read stories aloud and create a hands-on craft to take home. This program is perfect for kids and families.</div>

Read with a Ranger at the Richmond Library (West Side Branch)

<p>Join retired history professor, Jim Davis, as he explores how the New Deal shaped the American WWII home front.</p>

Mobilizing a Nation During the New Deal: Prelude to the Home Front (Part 2)

<p>Uncle George Place had been a volunteer at Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau NHP for many years; sharing his art of 'ohe kāpala (bamboo stamping) with visitors here, as well as throughout the community.  Chantel Chung will be sharing about this craft with visitors between 9am-2pm in the Halau (stop 16 on self guided tour).</p>

Uncle George sitting by a table covered in a red table cloth displaying all of his bamboo stamps

Bamboo stamps stained with different dark inks laid side-by-side.

'Ohe Kāpala with Chantel Chung and Kona Place

<div style="text-align: left;">Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;"><br />*Flag changes are weather dependent.</div>

Visitors holding edges of large star-spangled banner as ranger talks

Morning Flag Change

<p>Fort McHenry is the first site to receive a presidential proclimation requiring that the site fly a flag 24/7, 365 days a year. Join park staff in the mornings or evenings as we change out our flags for the day and learn about the flag's significance to the park's history. Flag change programs occure daily. In the mornings the park raises a larger replica of a historic flag and in the evenings an overnight all-weather flag is raised over the fort. </p>
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Visitors helping catch flag during program.

Evening Flag Change

<p>This is a monthly call for recipients of Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund grants, also known as disaster recovery grants.</p>

Emergency Supplemental Historic Preservation Fund Grant Recipient Conference Call

<p>⚓ <strong>Boatyard Bash at the Richardson Maritime Museum</strong></p>
<p><br /> 📅<strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, October 10, 2026</p>
<p><strong>🕛 Time: </strong>12:00 – 6:00 PM</p>
<p>📍<strong> Location:</strong> <em>103 Hayward Street, Cambridge, MD</em></p>
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<p><strong>“Where Heritage Drops Anchor”</strong></p>
<p>Set sail for an unforgettable afternoon on <strong>Cambridge Creek</strong> at the <strong>RMM Boatyard Bash, </strong>a lively celebration of <strong>Chesapeake Bay maritime heritage</strong>! Bring your friends and family for a day packed with great food, music, boats, and community spirit.</p>
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<p>🌊 <strong>Support a Great Cause</strong><br /> All proceeds benefit the <strong>Richardson Maritime Museum’s youth and community programs</strong>, helping preserve maritime history and hands-on boatbuilding skills for future generations.</p>
<p>Drop anchor with us and celebrate the Bay’s enduring traditions!</p>

Richardson Maritime Museum Boatyard Bash - Where Heritage Drops Anchor!

<h4 style="text-align: left;">Learn about the Battle of New Orleans at the place where it happened.</h4>
<h4 style="text-align: left;">Note: Talks take place <u><em>only if the <a id="http://www.creolequeen.com/chalmette-battlefield-river-cruise.html|" href="http://www.creolequeen.com/chalmette-battlefield-river-cruise.html" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#myModal" data-remote="/common/commonspot/customcf/modals/modal_intercept.cfm?targetURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.creolequeen.com%2Fchalmette-battlefield-river-cruise.html">Creole Queen excursion boat</a> is docked at the battlefield</em></u>.)</h4>
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Cannons at a rampart under a live oak tree at the Chalmette Battlefield. Large house in the back.

Chalmette Battlefield - Battle of New Orleans Talk

<p>Come and experience an immersive simulation of the Valles Caldera eruption! Every hour on the half-hour, the Volcano Discovery Center "erupts" with a multisensory exhibit experience that showcases the past 1.2 million years of geologic history at Valles Caldera. Feel the rumble and quaking of the earth. Hear the explosive volcanic forces that created the 14-mile-wide caldera. Watch the lakes and lava domes appear. At the end of the show, bask in a newfound understanding of this unique landscape, and continue to learn and discover more by interacting with the immersive Valles Caldera exhibit.</p>
<p><strong>WARNING:</strong> This show includes loud explosion sound effects and flashing lights. For individuals with sensory sensitivities, we recommend visiting the Volcano Discovery Center after the show has concluded (at :35 past the hour). Ask a park ranger about how to experience a sensory-friendly version of the eruption show!</p>

Many people gather around a large, circular, 3D map, gawking at animations on it.

The Valles Caldera Eruption Experience

<p>Join a ranger at the Fort Caroline National Memorial for a 20 minute talk related to the preserve. Topics vary by ranger and are appropriate for all ages. Locations will vary so please call 904-641-7155 or ask at the visitor center desk. <br /><br /><em>Ranger talks are subject to to weather and staffing changes.</em></p>

Ranger Talk at Fort Caroline National Memorial

<p>Join Uncle Pomai Brown in his sharing of the ancient skill of Ulana 'ie'ie (weaving the roots of climbing screwpine); used to make hina'i (fishtraps), mahiole (helmets), Ki'i akua (god images), and more.  </p>

Hawaiian gentleman weaving a ki'i akua (god idol) from 'ie'ie vine (Freycinetia arborea)

Woven baskets and fish traps of different sizes made from 'ie'ie (Freycinetia arborea)

Ulana 'Ie'ie with Uncle Pomai

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Celebrates the establishment of the park as a National Park Service unit in 1949</span></p>

San Juan National Historic Site Anniversary

<p>On days that the concessionaire boats run to the islands, guided hikes may be offered by national park rangers,  volunteers, or concessionaire naturalists. If they are not available to lead hikes, self-guided interpretive trail booklets are available.</p>
<p><strong><span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Guided hike locations, distances, and departure times will be announced after your arrival on the island during the visitor orientation.</span></strong></p>
<p>Please check with a ranger, volunteer, or concessionaire employee for more information.</p>

Volunteer ranger talking to visitors about island resources.

Guided Hikes on the Islands

<p>Celebrate the National Park Service's birthday on August 25th! </p>
<p><br />The National Park Service was created on August 25, 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Act.</p>

National Park Service Birthday

<p>Come join NPS personnel as we celebrate the birthday of the National Park Service.  Birthday cake will be provided in the fesitivities. As the event gets closer more information will be provided. </p>

NPS Founder's Day (ANC)

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

Veterans Day

<p>The National Park Service invites all visitors to remember our veterans by visiting any National Park Service site for free on Veterans Day.</p>

Veterans Day -- Fee Free Day

<p>Come join aunty Melanie Moses as she shares her love of the traditional art of Hawaiian lei making.</p>

Hana Lei with Aunty Melanie Moses

<p>The Planter's House at Kingsley Planatation will be open 10:30-11:30am and 2:30-3:30pm Friday, Saturday. and Sunday staff and weather permitting. Open house are self-guided walkthroughs, however a ranger or volunteer will be available at the house to answer questions. Access to the Planter's House is through the south porch entrance.</p>

Open House at Kingsley Plantation

<p>Join a park ranger for 20 minute talk related to the history of Kingsley Plantation. Talks are 20 minutes long, appropriate for all ages and free. Topics vary by ranger. Location will vary so please call 904-251-3537 or ask at the visitor center desk. <br /><br /><em>Ranger talks are subject to to weather and staffing changes.</em></p>

Ranger Talk at Kingsley Plantation

<p>Celebrate American independence with immersion in America’s history while honoring the men and women who have defended the United States through the growth of our nation.</p>
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<p>Visitors and community members are reminded that fireworks are not permitted on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site.</p>
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<p>Park buildings will be open from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Park grounds are open daily from a half hour before sunrise until a half hour after sunset. To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or visit our website at <a href="http://www.nps.gov/fosc">www.nps.gov/fosc</a>.</p>

1840s American flag flying over the Fort Scott parade ground with white historic buildings in the bd

Independence Day Celebration

<p>Celebrate the summer holidays with talks, tours, demonstrations, and living history programs about Fort Scott's role in pivotal events of American History in the place where it happened!</p>
<p>10:00 am Guided Tour of the Fort</p>
<p>1:00 pm - Guided Tour of the Fort</p>

Independence Weekend Celebration

<p>After three long weeks, the British and their allies abandoned their attack on Fort Schuyler/Stanwix, leaving the American forces within as the victors. However, even with the immediate threat removed, the Continental Army throughout New York was still under British threat. <br /><br />Programs throughout the day will focus on what happened as the British retreated, but didn't surrender.</p>

Three Continental Soldiers stand shoulder to shoulder in a relaxed stance, holding their muskets.

The Siege Ends Ceremony Day

<p>Join in recognizing the anniversary of Lyndon Johnson's birth by attending the annual wreathlaying ceremony at the Johnson Family Cemetery at 10:00 am.  </p>
<p>To view the wreathlaying ceremony, stop first at the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park to pick up a free vehicle permit and map. The state park visitor center will open at 8:30 am. Upon leaving the state park, drive 1.5 miles east on Ranch Road 1 and cross the Pedernales River to the entrance gate of the LBJ Ranch. The gate opens at 9:00 am. The Johnson Family Cemetery is located just inside the ranch entrance. Please allow plenty of time to arrive at the cemetery prior to 10:00 am.</p>

A red, white, and blue wreath stands in front of a pink granite headstone.

Commemoration of Lyndon Johnson's Birthday

Commemorating the anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt`s 1901 inauguration.

Anniversary Commemoration

<p>In 1754, George Washington led 40 men on a hike through the dark and rain to Jumonville Glen where rumor had it a group of French were camped out. The debate continues about who fired that first shot, but at the end of the 15-minute skirmish, 17 French were dead, including their commanding officer, Jumonville. 21 French captives were taken to Wills Creek, VA (today's Cumberland, MD) and Washington and the rest of the Virginia regiment waited for the French retaliation by fortifying their camp at the Great Meadow.</p>
<p>Join us at 7 AM at the glen for a guided walk through the events of the Jumonville Glen skirmish and the events that led to the battle at Fort Necessity! </p>

Green lush forest with rocks surrounding it

Anniversary of the Jumonville Glen Skirmish

<p>Join park staff and volunteers on the anniversary of the battle at Fort Necessity. We will have our daily programs, with the addition of artillery in the historic weapons demonstrations. For the 3:00 PM program, we will also include the reading of the names of the soldiers who died July 3, 1754.</p>

Paved pathway leading through a round stockade with British flag to the left.

Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Necessity

<p>The International Geodiversity Day was established by the 41st session of the UNESCO General Conference!! From now on, the 6th of October will be an annual worldwide celebration, raising awareness across society about the importance of non-living nature for the well-being and prosperity of all living beings on the planet!</p>
<p>Geodiversity is all around you. It is all the parts of nature that aren't alive; including the Earth's minerals, rocks, fossils, soils, sediments, landforms, topography, geological and morphogenetic processes, and hydrological features such as rivers and lakes.</p>
<p>The winner of the competition for the International Geodiversity Day logo, Silas Samuel dos Santos Costa, is a student at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (Natal, Brazil) and produced the logo that can be freely used in all initiatives related with the International Geodiversity Day. Congratulations Silas!</p>
<p>The website <a href="https://geodiversityday.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">geodiversityday.org</a> is the virtual focal point for all information regarding this International Day. New social media feeds were launched that you can use to stay updated with plans for International Geodiversity Day:<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GeodiversityDay" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">facebook.com/GeodiversityDay</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/GeodiversityDay" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">twitter.com/GeodiversityDay</a></p>
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logo design for International Geodiversity Day

UNESCO International Geodiversity Day

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<p>Have you ever wondered how the white sands formed and why Lake Lucero is often referred to as the birthplace of the dunes? Take a tour to Lake Lucero with a ranger and learn about the formation of the sands.</p>

Lake Lucero Tour

<p>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 <a id="https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/10112209?tab=info|" href="https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/10112209?tab=info" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/10112209?tab=info">Recreation.gov</a>. Tickets for each month’s hike are released in two phases, 14 and 5 days in advance.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>For more information on full moon hikes, including schedules and how to participate, please visit our <a id="https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/fullmoonhikes.htm|" href="https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/fullmoonhikes.htm" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/fullmoonhikes.htm">Full Moon Hikes</a> page.</strong></p>
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<li>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).</li>
<li>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.</li>
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<p> Windchill will cancel this event.</p>

Full Moon Hike

<p>Have you ever wanted to hike the dunes under the magical glow of the moon? This is your chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of this elusive environment and experience unique stories of the park. Moonlight hikes are offered March through November, on nights surrounding the full moon.</p>
<p>Click the link below for more information.</p>

Moonlight Hike

<p>The Chantey Sing event is for anyone who enjoys singing or taking part in maritime historical culture. Whether you're a fresh landlubber or a seasoned seafarer, all are welcome to join.</p>
<p>Sea Chanteys are held on the first Saturday of every month on the third floor of the Maritime Museum. </p>

"Sea Chantey Sing, First Saturday of the Month" over an illustration of a sailing ship

Sea Chantey Sing

<p>The tradition of storytelling around the campfire continues with your National Park Service! Experience this half-hour program of fire making along with historic tales, an intriguing story, or a spooky yarn along with a park ranger. Seating available.</p>

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