Pacific West Region Activities and Events

National Park Service
2007 Park Visitor Information

Pacific West Region

Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park, CA
Guided Hikes on the Islands, Everyday: On days that the concessionaire boats run to the islands, guided hikes are offered by rangers or concessionaire naturalists. Guided hike locations, distances and departure times will be announced after arrival on the island during visitor orientation. For more information, contact the park at (805) 658-5730.

Tidepool Talk, Every Sunday and Saturday: 11:00 am to 11:30 am, and 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Join national park rangers in the visitor center as they show and tell about the many fascinating animals and plants in the marine life exhibit. For more information, contact the park at (850) 658-5730.

Crater Lake National Park, OR
Junior Ranger Program, July through Labor Day: Visitors 6-12 may become “junior rangers” by participating in this activity. The program is available at the Mazama Campground Amphitheater.

Evening Programs, July through Labor Day: Join park rangers for in-depth presentations of various topics relating to the natural and cultural history of Crater Lake. Specific topics are posted at the visitor centers and campgrounds.

For more information about park programs, contact the park at (541) 594-2211.

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site, CA
Student Days at Tao House, March 7, 8, 14 & 15: Participate in workshops in drama, art, writing, and photography, learning from skilled instructors amid the peaceful and creative environment of Tao House. More information is available at the Eugene O’Neill Foundation website. For more information, contact the park at (925) 838-0249.

Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, OR
Summer Living History Programs, June 18-September 3: Costumed rangers entertain and teach each day as they portray the Corps of Discovery. Interpretive talks and programs take place everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact the park at (503) 861-2471.

Manzanar National Historic Site, CA
Works by Artists-In-Residence: Manzanar welcomed its first volunteer Artists-in-Residence in 2006 - Jamie and Melissa Poulsen, a mother-daughter team with family connections to the Japanese American internment experience. The Poulsens spent part of last summer exploring the site, painting, and writing poetry inspired by Manzanar’s layers of history. From June 23 To August 5, 2007, the Poulsens’ paintings and poems will be on display at the Manzanar Interpretive Center.

At 2:00 p.m. on June 23, the Poulsens will present a 30-minute talk in the West Theater. They will share stories of working at Manzanar, as well as reflections of camp and the inspirations for their work.

For more information about this special exhibit, contact the park at (760) 878-2194 ext. 2710 or visit Manzanar National Historic Site’s website at www.nps.gov/manz.

Puuhonna o Honaunau National Historical Park, HI
46^th Annual Establishment Day Cultural Festival, June 30 and July 1^st: Come and celebrate Hawaiian Culture with traditional demonstrations, royal court procession, canoe rides and a hukilau. For more information about this special event, contact the park at (808) 328-2326.

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site, NH
Sculptural Visions, September 29: A special event to celebrate sculpture in its many forms. Artists will demonstrate several types of sculpture techniques, such as modeling with clay, carving of wood and stone, and using gold leaf to gild the finished works. Two sculptures will also be cast in bronze during a demonstration of “lost-wax” bronze casting. Throughout the afternoon there will also be hands-on children’s activities. This event and the park will be free all day. For more information about this event, contact the park at (603) 675-2175 x 107.