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Great Basin National Park
Ranger Programs
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Lehman Caves Tours
Lehman Caves is a beautiful limestone cave ornately decorated with stalactities, stalagmites, helictities, flowstone, popcorn, and over 300 rare shield formations. Join a ranger for a 60 or 90 minute tour and learn about the history and geology of this unique cave.

Click here for more details on cave tours, including ticket prices and tour times.  

 
Ranger at campfire program

Beth Cristobal

Program at Upper Lehman Campground

Campfire Programs
Campfire programs are offered Memorial Day to Labor Day at Upper Lehman Creek Campground and late June to Labor Day at Wheeler Peak Campground. Program topics vary, covering subjects related to Great Basin National Park's cultural and natural resources. Programs last 40-60 minutes. Please come prepared with warm clothing and a lantern or flashlight.

Days and times of programs may change throughout the season. Check out the Schedule of Events page, stop in at a visitor center, or call the park at (775) 234-7331 x 212 for the most current information on ranger programs.

 
Great Basin's night skies

NPS Night Sky Team

Great Basin's night skies

Special Programs
Two-thirds of Americans cannot see the Milky Way from their backyards, and nearly all (99%) live in places with measurable light pollution.  Great Basin National Park's night skies are among the darkest in the country.  Join a ranger and amateur astronomers for a celebration of this rare and valuable resource, and see stars like few places on Earth!  

Special Stargazing events are scheduled throughout the summer. Check out the Schedule of Events page, stop by any visitor center or call (775) 234-7331 x 212 for more information.

Sagebrush  

Did You Know?
The Sagebrush, a very common resident of Great Basin National Park, is well adapted to the area. The Big Sagebrush root system can extend as much as 90 feet in circumference. This adaptation allows the plant to collect as much water as possible during infrequent rains.

Last Updated: February 25, 2009 at 18:11 EST