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Every evening from late May to October, Brazilian free-tailed bats emerge from Carlsbad Cavern in search of food. Prior to their flight, a ranger will give an informative talk about the bats. This free program takes place at the Bat Flight…

Lake Mead Recreational Area offers a wide variety of both land and water activities amidst a striking desert background. Visitors can enjoy horseback riding, hiking, and camping, as well as boating, kayaking, fishing, and even scuba diving.

The Lower Yosemite Fall Trail is a short, easy walk that has incredible views of the Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls, which is the tallest waterfall in North America. This paved loop has exhibits along the way explaining different features of the…

Old Faithful Lower General Store to Morning Glory Pool Bike Trail is paved trail in front of the Old Faithful Inn that runs all the way to Morning Glory Pool. Take this short, (2 mi. round-trip) fairly level paved path and make stops to see geysers.…

The Mug House Tour is where families can get a guide to show them a slice of Puebloan history when trekking this three-mile hike to explore the ruins of the cliff dwellings.

Walk among California’s infamous redwoods on the Muir Woods trail. Part of the Parks as Classrooms Program, this forest ecosystem is a perfect outdoor learning environment for children. Children can get the Muir Woods Junior Ranger booklet to log…

This short trail (0.5 mi/0.8 km) is located in Twentynine Palms at the Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters. This oasis is unique within the Park due to the more alkaline conditions, the large stand of honey mesquite, and the surrounding playas and…

The Queens Garden Trail beginning at Sunrise Point, descending 320 feet (98m), is considered the least difficult trail entering the canyon from the rim. Traveling this trail you will see many hoodoos, representative of garden like features. Using…

The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a great location for all ages to go sand sledding. The smaller to medium sized slopes are ideal for younger children and parents. While the larger slopes from the top of the dunes are great for teens…

The Stories Behind the Moon & Stars program celebrates the night sky at Rocky Mountain National Park with storytelling and fun activities. This program is weather permitting, so please check with the park visitor center the day of. Program is…