News Release

Discover Manhattan Project History This Summer with Free Ranger Led Programs

Join a ranger program this summer!

NPS/Zimmerman

News Release Date: May 13, 2026
Contact: Becky Burghart, 208-848-6098

Richland, W.A. – Manhattan Project National Historical Park is offering a lineup of free ranger programs this summer, inviting visitors to explore the history, science, and people behind the Manhattan Project.

The Hike Through Time guided hike will be held Saturday, May 16, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. up Candy Mountain. This 3.6‑mile round‑trip hike highlights the events and individuals that shaped the mid‑Columbia River region. Meet at the trailhead at 8:45 am for a 9:00 am departure. No registration required.

Atomic Explorations, a series of one‑hour history and science talks, will run Monday through Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from May 25 through September 5 at the park visitor center, 2000 Logston Blvd. in Richland. Topics rotate throughout the week. No registration required.

Ride with a Ranger returns June 13 from 9:00–11:00 a.m., featuring a 17‑mile round‑trip bike ride from the tennis courts in  Leslie Groves Park to the REACH Museum, with interpretive stops along the way and a ranger program at the REACH Museum.Ride with a Ranger returns June 13 from 9:00–11:00 a.m., featuring a 17‑mile round‑trip bike ride from the tennis courts in Leslie Groves Park to the REACH Museum, with interpretive stops along the way and a ranger program at the REACH Museum. Registration is required at the  Bike Tri-Cities Ride with a Ranger registration page.

To learn more about these programs visit Hanford: Join a Ranger Program and the park’s web calendar

Tags: ranger programs, wwii history, designated wwii heritage cities, manhattan project

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