Come meet with a park ranger to learn about Sandy Hook's winter residents: the seals!!Come “hang out” with a ranger and learn more about the lifestyle of the seals that visit Sandy Hook! Explore the world of these charismatic marine mammals as we delve into topics such as identification, habitat, and diet. Visitors will also…
Join a park ranger in a rare opportunity to learn about the U.S. Life Saving Service and explore the Life Saving Station at Sandy Hook.Meet the Park Historian and learn how navigational aids and life saving techniques were used to save people from shipwrecks in the New York Harbor Area during the age of sail…
Join us for a two mile history hike along Sandy Hook's Fisherman's Trail out to the tip! Spectacular views of New York Harbor!Join a ranger for an afternoon hike to the tip of Sandy Hook and see New York Harbor like never before! From lightships and the Sandy Hook Pilots to the modern-day Coast Guard,…
Come meet with a park ranger to learn about Sandy Hook's winter residents: the seals!!Sandy Hook, seals, and a sunset – what a way to end your Sunday! Join us for this captivating program where visitors will get the opportunity to learn about these fascinating marine mammals, their behaviors, and their significance to the local…
Discover the fortresses that have defended New York Harbor!New York Harbor is a classic example of how forts defended both the upper and lower harbors from the establishment of Fort Amsterdam by the Dutch in 1623 through the modern missile era of the mid-1900’s. Join us for a slide presentation from the Park Historian and…
Join a park ranger to learn about the historic Women's Army Corps and the essential role they played at Fort Hancock during World War 2!Celebrate the first day of spring by joining a park ranger for a walking tour which explores the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) role at Sandy Hook! During this one-hour tour around…
Join a park ranger for a fun and interactive game of jeopardy focused on the stars of Sandy Hook; and we are not referring to constellationsThe phone rings. Suspense builds. You have just been selected as a contestant for Sandy Hook Celebrity Jeopardy! Join a park ranger for a fun and interactive game of jeopardy…
Join a park ranger on a great evening hike. Enjoy this opportunity to view the beautiful landscape by the light of the moon.The March full moon is usually called a “Worm Moon,” but in 2024 it can be considered a “Paschal Moon.” Come find out why at this full moon hike! Join a park ranger…
During this special program, registered visitors will get the chance to climb both the Sandy Hook and Twin Lights Lighthouses.During this special program, registered visitors will get the chance to climb both the Sandy Hook and Twin Lights Lighthouses. Meet a park ranger on the grounds of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse where the tour will…
Discover Sandy Hook's long history of rest and relaxation!Before the automobile was invented discover how people could travel quickly to get to the seashore during summertime from right after the Civil War to well into the 1900's. Be they common or famous people, they used a fast and efficient system of steamboats and railroads to stay…
Join us for a two mile history hike along Sandy Hook's Fisherman's Trail out to the tip! Spectacular views of New York Harbor!Join a ranger for an afternoon hike to the tip of Sandy Hook and see New York Harbor like never before! From lightships and the Sandy Hook Pilots to the modern-day Coast Guard,…
A ranger-led guided tour around historical army site, Fort Hancock. Fun for the whole family! Free!Take a stroll around Fort Hancock with a ranger on a guided tour and learn about everything from gun batteries to beaches. Be sure to bring a lot of water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Wear comfortable shoes, and dress appropriately…
Bilingual Program: Spanish & English El faro de Sandy Hook; Why is Sandy Hook Lighthouse so special?The Sandy Hook peninsula is rich in maritime and military history. The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States, is the most significant historic structure on the peninsula. Come learn about everything that makes Sandy…
Learn how meadows are created and how they support the wildlife.Meadows play a very important role in the ecosystem. You may find birds, insects, small animals, and a wide variety of plants. Learn how meadows are created and how they support the wildlife. Join a park ranger for a stroll around the meadow where you…
Eat lunch and learn along with the Sandy Hook park rangers!Eat lunch and learn along with the Sandy Hook park rangers! This unique program focuses on change over time related to three different features - land, air, and sea! Participants will be sitting and are encouraged to bring a lunch, water, a comfortable blanket or…
Join a park ranger on a guided walking tour of the historic army post Fort Hancock!Join a park ranger on a guided walking tour of the historic army post Fort Hancock. Fun for all ages! Visitors should come prepared with water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. 1.25…
Bilingual Program: Spanish & English El faro de Sandy Hook; Why is Sandy Hook Lighthouse so special?The Sandy Hook peninsula is rich in maritime and military history. The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States, is the most significant historic structure on the peninsula. Come learn about everything that makes Sandy…
Want to work for the National Park Service? Learn everything you need to know to apply for the 2025 summer season!“How do I get a job with the National Park Service?” Find out the answer to that question and a whole lot more at our National Park Service Jobs and Resume Workshop! A ranger will…
Enjoy a guided walk to Horseshoe Cove where you'll practice mindfulness and create art to engage in self-expression.Come and enjoy a walk with a park ranger on the multi-use path and practice mindfulness. This is an opportunity for self-expression whether you paint, draw, color, take photos, or write. Use the natural and historic beauty of…
Join a Park Ranger to explore the Holly Forest under a full moon!Join a Park Ranger to explore the Holly Forest under a full moon! 🌲🌕Learn about the old-growth maritime holly forest at Sandy Hook and discover what makes it such a unique habitat. Visitors should come prepared with water, wear comfortable shoes, and dress…
