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 Grand Palace or Lodge Room 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.

 

Program at Upper Lehman Campground

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Evening 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. Click here for program schedule.

 

Great Basin's Night Sky

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Astronomy Programs
Join a park ranger for evening under the beautiful dark skies of Great Basin National Park. These events are scheduled every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday night in the summer. Please see our Astronomy page for details.

The Great Basin Bristlecone

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Lunch at the Bristlecones
Pack a lunch and meet a park ranger at the Bristlecone Grove along the Bristlecone Trail for a chat about these amazing trees. How do they survive in such a harsh environment? Daily in the summer months at noon.

 

Join a Park Ranger for programs designed for younger visitors and their family

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Great Basin for Kids!
Great Basin National Park will be offering programs geared towards the younger visitor and their families. Programs will be offered most summer days at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Parents must accompany their children to this fun and exciting program! Check at either visitor center for topics and up-to-date information. Click here for schedule.