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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI
26th Annual Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival - Celebrate Hawai`i's unique cultural heritage at the 26th Annual Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival! The free festival will be held on Saturday, July 15th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the park's Kahuku unit in Ka'u. Enjoy hula and Hawaiian music. Learn Hawaiian arts and crafts. Make a lei, feather kahili, and lauhala bracelet. Taste Hawaiian foods and play traditional games and musical instruments. Be sure to bring water, sunscreen, a groundmat and rainjacket. This will be the 26th year that the park festival has brought together kupuna (elder), keiki (child), kama`aina (resident), and malihini (newcomer) for a day of fun and sharing. Come, join in the celebration as we e ho`omau i ka po`ohala, carry on the virtues, arts, and skills of the family.

Yosemite National Park, CA
Olmsted Point Dedication - September 13, 2006, Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Fund celebrate the completion of the Olmsted Point project on the Tioga Road. The work included a total rehabilitation of this spectacular overlook with new retaining walls, refurbished viewing areas, and new interpretive wayside exhibits. This is the second major partnership project between the park and the Yosemite Fund, with the first being the Lower Yosemite Fall Project. Contact: Scott Gediman, 209-372-0248.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV
Boating Safety Day - March 20, 2006, Lake Mead National Recreation Area is holding a Boating Safety Day at the Special Events Beach at Lake Mead on Saturday, March 20. Boating Safety classes will be held in our new Water Safety Center and will include a hands-on portion on the water. The states of CA, NV, AZ, the PWC Industry Association, concessioners, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Sail and Power Squandron, and many other partners.

Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA
Ranger-Led Programs - The National Park Service invites you to enjoy the free programs offered this summer, June 23 - August 19, 2006,and hope that learning about Lassen Volcanic and its resources brings a greater appreciation of your national parks.

Lassen Volcanic National Park Peak Experiences
Predator and Prey - 1:30 p.m. Meet outside the Loomis Museum - Come enjoy a talk about the amazing lifestyles of the park animals - both predator and prey.
Stories in Stone - 3:00 p.m. Meet outside the Loomis Museum. Learn about the fascinating stories in stone that can be seen from the Manzanita Lake area. Examine the rocks that have shaped the volcanic landscape.

Sunday
Trail of the Atsugewi People - 9:30 a.m. Meet outside the Manzanita Lake Camper Store. Join a park ranger for a short walk to explore the summer life of the Atsugewi Indians at Manzanita Lake before the pioneer settlers arrived.
Blown from a Volcano - 10:30 a.m. Meet outside the Loomis Museum. Did you know that every mountain in the park is a volcano or part of one? Come learn about the fascinating geology and volcanic history of the park at this program.
Cougar: The American Mountain Lion - 1:30 p.m. Meet outside the Loomis Museum. This majestic member of the cat family personifies strength, grace, mystery, and the wilderness spirit. Join a park ranger and discover little known secrets about the cougar and its lifestyle.

Monday
Tools from the Past - 10:00 a.m. Meet outside the Loomis Museum. How did the early park rangers accomplish so much with so little? Learn about rural life in the 1930’s at Lassen Volcanic National Park through a lively demonstration of tools from the past.
Fault Talk - 1:30 p.m. Meet at seismic station outside the Loomis Museum. A demonstration of how geologists monitor the park’s volcanic hazards and measure seismic activity.
Bear Necessities - 1:30 p.m. Meet outside the Loomis Museum. Come learn about black bears and how you can help keep them wild in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Join us for this educational program.

Wednesday
Fire, A Long Lost Friend? - 10:30 a.m. Meet in the Loomis Museum Auditorium. Come to this 20-25 minute presentation to see why fire is not always the enemy of the forest, but is now considered a friend.
Wildlife Tracks and Trails - 2:00 p.m. Meet outside the Loomis Museum. Discover interesting stories and lifestyles of the park’s wildlife by the tracks and trails they make.

Thursday
On the Wild Side - 2:00 p.m. Meet outside the Loomis Museum. Discover some of the “wilder sides” of the park during this program. Topics vary from the natural to the cultural history of the park.
Evening Slide Program - 9:00 p.m. in June and July, 8:30p.m. in August. Meet at the Manzanita Lake Amphitheater. Join a ranger for an evening slide program about the park’s natural or cultural history.

Friday
Early Birds - 8:00 a.m. Meet outside the Manzanita Lake Camper Store. Take an easy walk and discover the birds of Manzanita Lake.
Peak Talk: A Message from the Mountain - 9:30a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Meet at the Lassen Peak parking area trailhead. From the base of Lassen Peak, learn about its unique geology and the devastating eruption of 1915. Tips for a safe and enjoyable hike up Lassen Peak will also be highlighted.
Skins and Bones - 1:00 p.m. Meet outside the Loomis Museum. Examine the skins and skulls of park animals and hear stories of their amazing lifestyles in this program.
Fault Talk - 2:30 p.m. Meet at the seismic station outside the Loomis Museum. A demonstration of how geologists monitor the park’s volcanic hazards and measure seismic activity.
Evening Slide Program - 9:00 p.m. in June and July, 8:30p.m. in August. Meet at the Manzanita Lake Amphitheater. Join a ranger for an evening slide program about the park’s natural or cultural history.

Saturday
All programs are 1 hour long unless otherwise noted. Check bulletin boards for special programs.

Junior Ranger - 9:30 A.M. Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday - If you are 7 to 12 years old, join this fun adventure and learn about the park through games, activities, and observations. Become a Junior Ranger. Meet at the Manzanita Lake Amphitheater. Two hours.
Junior Firefighters - 11:30 a.m. Thursday - If you are 7 to 12 years old, join in on an exciting program and discover the role of wildfires in our national parks. Become a Junior Firefighter. Meet outside the Loomis Museum.

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, CA
Summer in the Park Programs - Programs include free cultural workshops at the Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center; Sunday Concerts in the Park at Peter Strauss Ranch; Lecture Series presentations by community partners and staff at the National Park Service Visitor Center and various sites; volunteer work everywhere, Hollywood magic at Paramount Ranch, Ranger’s Favorites everywhere, art and photography competitions and exhibits; and more.

At Satwiwa:
Art Exhibit (7/1 – 8/27) - Experience the mythical art of Samuel S. Banagas: A western and Indian watercolor fine art exhibit. NPS.
Satwiwa Workshop (7/9) - Listen to the inspiring flute melodies of musician Bill "Elk Whistle" Neal. NPS.
Satwiwa Workshop (7/23) - Create a Plains Indian style parfletch trunk from paper with Sharol Graves (ages 8+, reservation required). NPS.
Satwiwa Workshop (8/5) - Beginners in-depth basket weaving workshop with artist Gloria Liggett (10am, 6hrs, ages 12+,class size limited, reservation and fee required). NPS.
Satwiwa Workshop (8/6) - Make your own gourd ornament with Nadiya Littlewarrior. (ages 12+, reservation required). NPS.
Satwiwa Workshop (8/20) - Listen to the soothing flute music of Erik "Medicine Wind” Alvarado. NPS.
Photography Exhibit (9/2-10/29) - View the photographs of James Johnson. Exhibit featuring photographs of Native American sports hero Jim Thorpe. NPS.
Satwiwa Workshop (9/3) - Express yourself through drawing or painting with Sam Banagas. (Ages 12+, reservation required). NPS.
Satwiwa Workshop (9/17) - Hear the contemporary flute music of Patrick Mirabal. NPS

At Paramount Ranch:
From Set to Screen(7/1) - Illusions and hard work turn a dusty set into a realistic town. Join us at 9:30 am for this easy-paced walk to discover movie magic and the history of Paramount Ranch. 1hr NPS.
Silents Under the Stars (7/23) - ALL STAR COMEDY NIGHT at 8 pm, featuring short films of Our Gang (The Fourth Alarm), Laurel & Hardy (Should Married Men Go Home?), Harold Lloyd (Now Or Never) and Charlie Chaplin (The Floorwalker). Fee (Hollywood Heritage in cooperation with NPS).
From Set to Screen (8/19) - Illusions and hard work turn a dusty set into a realistic town. Join us at 9:30 am for this easy-paced walk to discover movie magic and the history of Paramount Ranch. 1hr NPS.
Silents Under the Stars (8/20) - THE LOST WORLD (1925) 7:30 pm, starring Bessie Love and Lewis Stone. Before KING KONG (1933) Willis O'Brien used the same special effect processes to tell the adventure story of a lost world in South America where dinosaurs still roamed the earth as depicted in the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Fee (Hollywood Heritage in cooperation with the NPS).
From Set to Screen (9/16) - Illusions and hard work turn a dusty set into a realistic town. Join us at 9:30 am for this easy-paced walk to discover movie magic and the history of Paramount Ranch. 1hr NPS

At Peter Strauss Ranch:
Sunday Concerts in the Park NPS: The Andy Rau Band ( Bluegrass) (7/9) – At 3 pm. See Free Concerts at: www.topangabanjofiddle.org , or call: 818-382-4819. Sunday Concerts in the Park NPS in cooperation with TBF: Ciunas (Irish band) (8/13) – At 3 pm. See Free Concerts at: www.topangabanjofiddle.org , o r call: 818-382-4819. NPS Recreation Series: 2006 Great Backbone Trail Get Together (9/9) - An informal exchange of Backbone Trail information for past and future BBT hikers featuring the latest BBT info from NPS, Sierra Club, Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council and others. NPS 1.5 hours, begins at 11 am. Bring your lunch for a picnic afterwards at the site. Meet in the patio area beside the ranch house.Sunday Concert in the Park: The Stairwell Sisters (Old-time String band) (9/10) – At 3 pm. See Free Concerts at: www.topangabanjofiddle.org , o r call: 818-382-4819.  

At Solstice Canyon:
We Go ECO! (7/22) - Hands-on, full of fun, family nature day! From 10 am – 1 pm, stop by the Education Shelter to learn more about the wonders of Solstice Canyon. This program, led by students in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Youth Program, will offer participants the opportunity to make a craft or join in a short discovery hike.
We Go ECO! (8/5) - Hands-on, full of fun, family nature day! From 10 am – 1 pm, stop by the Education Shelter to learn more about the wonders of Solstice Canyon. This program, led by students in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Youth Program, will offer participants the opportunity to make a craft or join in a short discovery hike.
We Go ECO! (8/12) - Hands-on, full of fun, family nature day! From 10 am – 1 pm, stop by the Education Shelter to learn more about the wonders of Solstice Canyon. This program, led by students in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Youth Program, will offer participants the opportunity to make a craft or join in a short discovery hike. NPS

At Rocky Oaks:
Creatures of the Night (7/15) - Visit the meadows, oak woodlands and chaparral on this twilight hike as the creatures of the day make way for the creatures of the night. Starting at 6 pm, 1hr.

At National Park Service Visitor Center:
What’s Blooming Now (7/21) - Tony Valois, coordinator of What’s Blooming on our park website will show photos of our summer wildflowers, tell you where to find them, share the secrets of how they survive summer heat and drought, and give you tips on how to photograph them. At 7 pm, for 1.5 hours.

At Box:
Spirit of the Mountains 2006 photo contest - Submit your entries for the Spirit of the Mountains Photo Contest September 1 - September 30. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/samo/photo or call the National Park Service at 805 370 2301. NPS

Ranger’s Favorites:
Ranger’s Favorites (7/8, 8/26, and 9/23) - Join a Ranger at a favorite park site. Rangers or volunteers will choose a different site to explore and to discuss topic each month. Visit our website (www.nps.gov/samo) or call the visitor center (805 370-2301) for our surprise location and time. NPS.

Lava Beds National Monument , CA
Summer interpretive programming will begin at the park on Memorial Day weekend. The Monument’s Visitor Center will also be open extended hours from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Memorial Day through Labor Day to better serve park visitors .

Afternoon guided cave tours - will be offered, ranging in difficulty from easy walks to challenging excursions. Whether planning to cave with a ranger or explore on your own, visitors should be prepared to “Cave Safely, Cave Softly” with long pants, long-sleeved shirts, closed-toed shoes, head protection, and a flashlight for each person. Flashlights may be borrowed from the Visitor Center during open hours, and bump hats are available for sale. Gloves, kneepads, and maps are also recommended for the Monument’s more difficult caves.

Evening Programs - Interpretive rangers will also present evening programs in the campground amphitheater, providing campers with an in-depth look at the diverse human and natural history of Lava Beds. Lava Beds’ individual campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, but typically fill up only on holiday weekends.

Ranger Guided Walks - Ranger-guided walks will be offered many summer mornings. Join a ranger for a short talk near the Visitor Center or in Mushpot Cave, or a short guided hike exploring the rich natural and cultural “above ground” environment.

Junior Ranger Program - Lava Beds National Monument is also pleased to offer a Junior Ranger badge to children ages five through thirteen who complete a workbook available at the Visitor Center. Young people can also earn a Junior Firefighter award by hiking to the Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout and completing activities with the lookout ranger. Special Junior Firefighter programs will also be conducted at the Visitor Center several times during the summer season including Memorial Day weekend, giving kids the chance to experience Lava Beds’ fire engines up close and personal.

City of Rocks National Reserve/Castle Rocks State Park , ID
The site offers a variety of programs for visitors.

Birding Expedition (June 3) - Yes Virginia, there really is a snipe! Hardy adventurers in search of the elusive Virginia’s Warbler, Western Tanager or Green-tailed Towhee may join the park superintendent for an all-day backcountry adventure. Birding begins at 7 a.m. Expedition members must be able to hike 3-4 miles over rough terrain, and have their own lunch and binoculars. No charge for this eco-tour, but pre-registration is required, and the group will be limited to 12 persons.

Spring Trail Ride (June 10) - Experience the splendor, solitude and beauty of City of Rocks from horseback. The ranger-guided trail ride will take participants along the Box Top Trail to some of the most scenic vistas of the park. After the morning portion of the ride the group will stop at Bread Loaves for an “old west” catered Dutch oven lunch. Participants can bring their own horse or make prior arrangements to rent one from Indian Grove Outfitters in Almo. Space is limited and reservation required. Fees $20.00

Summer Day Camp (June 26, 28, and 30) - Learn about City of Rocks National Reserve and Castle Rocks State Park through educational and recreational activities. The camp for children 7 years old to 11 years old will be held form 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on three days the week of June 26th. Activities will revolve around the themes of cultural and natural history. Space is limited and reservations are required. Fees $5.00

RanchFest at the Castles (July 15) - This special event will give families an opportunity to experience Idaho’s ranching heritage at Castle Rocks State Park while enjoying the natural beauty and solitude of Idaho’s newest state park facility. This all day event will include Dutch oven cook-off, horseshoe pitching, wagon rides, arts and crafts, exhibits, talent show, children’s activities, and local country band. Vendors will be on hand all day with food and beverage. An entrance fee will be charged.

Fall Trail Ride (September 23) - Experience the splendor and beauty of City of Rocks National Reserve from horseback at the Fall Trail Ride. The ranger-guided ride will take participants along the Box Top trail to some of the most scenic vistas of the reserve. After the morning portion of the ride the group will stop at Bread Loaves for an “old west” catered Dutch oven lunch. Participants can bring their own horse or make arrangements to rent one from Indian Grove Outfitters in Almo. Space is limited and reservations required. Fees $20.00

For additional information please contact Juanita Jones at: (208) 824-5519 x. 106, or email Juanita_Jones@partner.nps.gov

Nez Perce National Historical Park, ID
The park offers a full range of interpretive programs at each of the associated sites.

Spalding Site: Summer Programs – A museum and film provide orientation to the park. Summer hours: May 30 – September 5, 2006, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Tipi Pitching (Daily at 9:00 am.) - Help the rangers set up the park’s full size tipi every morning through the summer. Program lasts 45 minutes.

Daily Ranger Programs (At 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm ) - Join the park staff as they share the stories and legacies of the Nez Perce people and culture. Programs last about 25 minutes.

Flute Workshops (July 16 and July 30, 1 pm to 4 pm) - Make a flute with ranger Kevin Peters and learn about the use of flutes in Nez Perce culture. Families are invited; appropriate for children ten and up. Materials provided.

Atlatl Workshops (July 23, August 6, and August 20. 11 am to 2 pm) - Try your hand at an ancient spear thrower, the atlatl, used by the Nez Perce. Families are welcome; appropriate for children twelve and up.

Junior Ranger Programs - Want to be a Junior Ranger? Children between the ages of 5 and 12 are invited. Bring the entire family and earn a junior ranger badge! Booklet and patch are free; donations accepted.

Film - Nez Perce: Portrait of a People tells the story of the Nez Perce people. The film is shown throughout the day and is closed captioned and audio described. Other films are shown on request.

Other Sites in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington:

White Bird Battlefield : Learn about the first battle of the Nez Perce War. The overlook and interpretive shelter are off of U.S. Highway 95, south of Grangeville, Idaho. A self-guided walking tour of the battlefield begins 1.2 miles north of the town of Whitebird.

Canoe Camp : At the end of September 1805, Lewis and Clark made the transition from land to water at the Canoe Camp site. With some assistance from the Nez Perce, the Corps of Discovery built several dugout canoes for the trip down the river. Canoe Camp is located 2.5 miles west of Orofino, Idaho on U.S. Highway 12. Restrooms and outdoor exhibits available.

Heart of the Monster : According to the Nimiipuu, coyote clashed with a monster at this spot.With the defeat of monster, his drops of blood became the Nimiipuu. The site is located two miles south of Kamiah, Idaho on U.S. Highway 12. Restrooms and outdoor exhibits available.

Buffalo Eddy : Petroglyphs and pictographs line the shore of the Snake River. Located 14 miles south of Asotin, Washington. A short trail leads to the rock art.

Wallowa , Oregon : From the beginning of July through early August, National Park Service volunteers will be giving evening programs at Wallowa State Park.

Special Events Around The Park:

Lewis and Clark Expedition Bicentennial Commemoration : From June 14 to 17, the Nez Perce Tribe will host The Summer of Peace. The Tribe will offer activities and events in Lewiston and other local communities that reflect on the role the Nimiipuu have had in shaping the past, present, and future of this region. For more information on events, please visit www.thesummerofpeace.org or 208-843-7001.

2006 Nez Perce War Battlefield Memorials : sponsored by the Lapwai Veterans of Foreign Wars and start at 10:00 am. White Bird Battlefield Memorial, June 17 Lookingglass Memorial, July 1 in Kooskia, Idaho Big Hole National Battlefield Memorial, August 5 Camas Meadow Battle Memorial, August 19 Canyon Creek Battle Memorial, September 9 Bear Paw Battlefield Memorial, October 7

Pow Wows and Cultural Events : Mimiyooxat: "The Gathering of Chiefs" Pow Wow & Craft

Fair, June 16-18 in Lapwai, Idaho. Lookingglass Pow-wow, August 18-20 in Kamiah, Idaho.

Tamkaliks Celebration, July 21-23 in Wallowa, Oregon. For more information on special events in the region, please contact the park at 208-843-7001. Bear Paw Battlefield is a unit of Nez Perce National Historical Park and the end of the Nez Perce National Historic Trail. The

battlefield is open daily from dawn to dusk and is located 16 miles south of Chinook, Montana on Route 240. There is no entrance fee at this site. To contact the ranger, please call 406-357-3130. Facilities are limited at the battlefield - a few covered picnic tables and vault toilets are available.

Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, HI
“A Tradition of Sharing” 45 th Annual Cultural Festival and Establishment Day Celebration, July 1 st and 2 nd, 2006 - C elebrate “A Tradition of Sharing” the culture and history of Hawaii. Enjoy two full days of celebration and sharing the unique culture of Hawaii. Bring your family and friends to create a lasting memory, participate in a cultural craft from a master artist or sit and enjoy the serenity that is Honaunau. The Festival begins each day at 9:00 am, and finishes at 3:00 pm. Saturday opens with “Ke Ali’i o ka Wa Kahiko” or the Royal Court procession followed by hula, games and crafts. Sunday there are canoe rides, hukilau fishing and Hawaiian food tasting. The event is sponsored by the National Park Service and by the Hawaii County Tourism Authority and the Hawaii Natural History Association. For more information call Visitor Services at 328-2288.

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve,ID
Special Events from June thru August 2006

Wildflower Walks: June 10 and June 17 - Witness the annual eruption of spring blooms on a Ranger guided hike. Reservations are available by calling 208-527-3257. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Butterfly Count: June 10 - Learn about and identify butterflies by participating in the North American Butterfly Count. In addition to the count there will also be special presentations on Friday and Saturday nights by a butterfly specialist. Meet at the Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. to participate in the butterfly count. Evening presentations will take place at 9:30 p.m. at the campground amphitheater.

Star Party: June 23 – 24 and Sept. 22-23 - View the stars from the Moon! Join experts from the Idaho Falls Astronomical Society and experience the universe under the naturally dark skies of Craters of the Moon. Meet at the Caves area parking lot after dark.

Ranger guided Walks and Talks: June 16 thru August 12 - Climb a volcano, explore a lava tube or join us for an evening presentation in the campground. Walks and talks including special extended hikes are offered throughout the summer. Look for a detailed schedule at www.nps.gov/crmo

Craters of the Moon Geology Workshop: June 23-24 - Take an in-depth look at the geologic processes that formed and continue to influence the landscape of the monument and the Snake River Plain. Contact the Sawtooth Science Institute to sign up for this workshop at (208)788-9686 (teacher credit hours are available).

Wilderness Hike: July 1 - Explore the first designated wilderness area in the National Park System with a hike on the Wilderness Trail out to Little Prairie Waterhole. Reservations are available by calling 208-527-3257. Meet at the Tree Molds parking lot.

Full Moon Hikes: July 8 and August 5 - Explore Craters of the Moon Wilderness by the light of the full moon. Learn about our lunar connections to this unearthly landscape. Reservations are available by calling 208-527-3257. Meet at the Tree Molds parking lot.

Tree Molds Wild Hike: July 15 - Explore the rugged wilderness of Craters of the Moon with the park geologist on a hike to the tree molds area and across a lava flow. Reservations are available by calling 208-527-3257.Meet at the Tree Molds parking lot.

North Crater Wild Hike: July 22 - Climb to the summit of North Crater with the park geologist and explore the natural history of this young volcano. Reservations are available by calling 208-527-3257. Meet at the Visitor Center.

North Side Hike: July 29 - See a different side of the park on this hike past cinder cones and Little Cottonwood Creek into the Pioneer Mountains. Reservations are available by calling 208-527-3257. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Teacher’s Workshop: August 25-26 - Prepare for a field trip to the park or learn ways to include lessons about the lava in your curriculum. Contact the Sawtooth Science Institute to sign up for this workshop at (208)788-9686 (teacher credit hours are available).

Golden Gate National Recreation Area, CA
Presidio of San Francisco
Pasados del Presidio - Commemorating the Presidio’s Past Through Music, Dance & Lore. Talks. Kids Event. Concert.
FREE: Presidio Officers’ Club, 50 Moraga Ave. at Arguello Blvd.

Talks
Tuesday, June 27th 7 p.m. Talk and Book Signing. Vladimir Guerrero “The Anza Trail and the Settling of California.”

Thursday, June 29th 7 p.m. Talk Lee Davis, San Francisco State University, “The Spanish Settlement of California by the Anza Expedition.”

Kids’ Passport through Time
Friday, June 30th 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Try your hand at early California music and dance. Meet Anza and Father Serra and ask them questions about their adventures. Uncover the Presidio’s past with park archaeologists and explore shipwreck archeology with the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Meet Ohlone members and early California descendents and participate in hands-on activities. Enjoy a taste of 18th century cooking with Juana Briones while you experience early California rancho life.

9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Come early for a morning history walk with Anza himself. Meet at Mountain Lake playground near 12th Avenue and Lake Street.

Passport through Time is a partnership with the Bay Area Discovery Museum, Bay Area Parent Magazine and Crissy Field Center.

Concert
7 – 9 p.m. ! Fandango VI! Songs and Dances of Early California by the renowned Coro Hispano de San Francisco featuring Yolanda Aranda & Enrique Coria with dancers from Los Lupenos de San Jose. Free Evening Presidigo Shuttle will service Muni lines 43 & 45.

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, OR/WA
New Trails
The Fort to Sea Trail : Oregon - The volunteers who worked hard in the 1950s to create an exhibit of Fort Clatsop had a broader vision that included more than exhibiting Lewis and Clark’s 1805-1806 winter quarters. They envisioned a trail connecting the national memorial to the Pacific Ocean. This new trail is an important part of the State of Oregon’s economic development effort. It will be a draw for tourists and Northwest residents who wish to savor what Lewis and Clark experienced – the scenery of the Oregon Coast. The new Lewis and Clark National Historical Park weaves together the loose threads – some new and some old – creating a tapestry more vividly telling the Lewis and Clark story. The Fort-to-Sea Trail is an exciting new piece of that story. During the summer months, if you wish to hike the trail in one direction, a shuttle bus can pick you up at either trailhead and return you to your car. To learn more about the Fort to Sea Trail visit the following websites: http://www.nps.gov/lewi/html/fort2c.html and http://www.forttosea.org

The Netul River Trail : Oregon - This 1-1/2 mile trail runs along the Lewis & Clark River, traversing two bridges which span wetlands and has beautiful views of the Astoria Column and Saddle Mountain. Look for a variety of waterfowl and Bald Eagles, which frequent the area. Netul River Trail is an easy walk, entirely graveled, with relatively level elevations. Your delightful walk ends at the Canoe Landing where the 200-yard Canoe Landing Trail will take you to the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center. To learn more about the Netul River Trail visit the following website: http://www.nps.gov/lewi/html/netul.html

 Special Programs
Fort Clatsop Exhibit Rebuild:- Oregon - On December 7, 1805 a band of 33 explorers began building their winter shelter from the driving rain. Come and explore Fort Clatsop a full size exhibit of the Lewis and Clark Expedition 1805-1806 winter encampment. On October 3, 2005 the 1955 replica of Fort Clatsop burned in accidental fire. Since December 7, 2005, the National Park Service has been building the new fort exhibit. This summer is a once in a life time chance to smell freshly cut wood, to help make furniture for the fort (and take wood chip home) and learn how the expedition built their fort and how the National Park Service is building the new fort exhibit.

A variety of ranger talks are presented at the bottom of the hour from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Some of the topics of the presentation are: Life at the Fort, Flintlock muzzle loading, furniture making, and sewing and hide tanning, and the fort rebuild. Between presentation costume rangers are available to talk with visitors and answers questions.

After visiting the fort, the visitor center offers exhibits, book and gift store, restrooms and “A Clatsop Winter Story” film. “A Clatsop Winter Story” film relates the expedition’s stay at Fort Clatsop, told by the Clatsop People.

Fourth of July
“Day Scelebrated by my Country”,July 4, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Learn about how the Corps of Discovery celebrated Independence Day on the trail.

Seaman’s Day, July 5, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m . - Learn about the role of the dog on the expedition and meet other Newfoundland dogs.

The Saltmakers Return-Seaside , Oregon , July 14 – 16 and August 18 -20,
begins 5:00 p.m. Friday and ends 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Seaside, Oregon (end of Avenue U) - The captains sent five men to establish a salt camp. Five days later this group found a suitable place on the seacoast fifteen miles southwest of Fort Clatsop. At this site the seawater had a high salt content; and stones (for building a fireplace), wood, game and freshwater were abundant.

The Salt Makers Return is a unique interactive learning opportunity for the entire family. Each weekend event is a 48-hour First-Person historical interpretation program recreating the salt making operation at the ocean by the Lewis and Clark expedition. Visitors have the opportunity to interact with members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, who have set up camp on the beach while they are tending the fires and boiling seawater to make salt.

This program was initiated by the Seaside Museum and Historical Society. The museum staff felt a need for the presence of Lewis and Clark at the Salt Works site to enhance the visitor experience. As The Salt Works is a satellite unit of Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks, the Seaside Museum and Historical Society approached the park to jointly develop this program. To learn more about the Saltworks and Saltmakers Return visit the following website: http://www.nps.gov/lewi/html/saltworks.html

 “Christmas 1805”, July 25, 2006, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Learn about the Corps of Discovery’s Christmas at Fort Clatsop.

Other EventsTo learn more about other events at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park please visit the following website: http://www.nps.gov/lewi/102004LCNHP/html/events.html

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