Ranger Talk Activities
Showing 15 ranger talk activities logged during our motorhome cross-country adventures.
Bat Flight at the Amphitheater by the Natural Entrance
Ranger program given each evening around 7:30 pm at the Bat Amphitheater, in which crowds gather to watch the nightly flight of a quarter of a million Mexican free-tailed bats out of the Natural Entrance to to the cave.
History of Caves
Hour long talk describing the discovery of the caves, its early days as a mining facility and tourist attraction, and its eventual designation as a National Park
Evening lighting ceremony
This program which occurs 8:00 every evening in the summer includes a short ranger talk, a film about the 4 presidents, the playing of the National Anthem, and the lighting of the sculpture.
Prairie Lands of Badlands National Park
Excellent slide show and talk about a part of the park that many people don't focus on--the prairie
Tidal Pools
Extremely informative exploration of the tidal pools during low tide
Desert flora and fauna
Volcanoes
Talk explaining the past and recent volcanic activity of Mt. Rainier.
Where have all the Salmon Gone?
A presentation concerning the disappearance of salmon from the rivers of Cape Breton.
Sled Dog Demonstration
Informative talk on the history, breeding, and training of sled dogs, followed by a brief demonstration of 6 dogs pulling a wheeled sled around a gravel track.
Beach walks
Guided walks along the beach identifying various plants and wildlife
Beach walks
Guided walks along the beach identifying various plants and wildlife
Guided walks along the beach identifying various plants and wildlife
Guided walks along the beach identifying various plants and wildlife
Photography Walk
Guided 2-hour walk by a local staff photographer, who teaches technique, lighting effects, and composition of outdoor photography. Reservations must be made 2 days ahead of time at the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite Village (209) 372-4413.
Climate Change
Eclipse Talk
Not exactly a Ranger Talk - more of an informative talk given by a fellow camper, who happened to be a real estate agent, about what to expect on Monday and how to get the most out of our 2+ minutes of "totality"
