Hanford: Join a Ranger Program

10 adults stand in a semicircle listening to a uniformed ranger along a river on a sunny day.
Ranger programs are a great way to learn about the Manhattan Project.

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Visit Hanford

Park rangers at Hanford lead programs in the Tri-Cities throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Learn about early settlers in the area, the science and people behind the massive top-secret Manhattan Project, the lasting legacies of the project, and so much more. Visit historic community places in the Tri-Cities and join rangers for a variety of fun and informative programs suitable for all ages.  

Select from the categories below to explore your options:

 
7 adults and 1 kid hike behind a uniformed ranger up the side of a grassy hill on a clear day.
Hike Through Time

Journey through time during this ranger-led hike up Candy Mountain in Richland, WA.

15 adults stand on the sidewalk in a semicircle around a uniformed ranger on a sunny day.
Walking Tours

Explore historic downtown Richland on walking tours that share the transformation of Richland from a farming village to a bustling city.

A woman holding a pitcher drops a penny in a glass of water on a table in front of 2 kids outside.
Junior Ranger Park Explorers

Discover where science, history, and nature meet in local parks!

A group of 30 bicyclists are in a parking lot all riding in the same direction on a sunny morning.
Ride with a Ranger

Enjoy an interpretive bike ride along the Sacagawea Heritage Trail and around the Tri-Cities.

During sunset, a group of people on a large grassy area look toward stage with people.
Hanford Lights for Peace

Hanford hosts a Lights for Peace in the Tri-Cities, Washington on Aug. 9, the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.

Two girls, one slightly older and wearing a name tag, sit at a table with art supplies using markers
Messages of Peace

Write messages of peace on luminarias to be displayed at the Lights for Peace event.

 

Last updated: September 26, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

National Park Service, Manhattan Project National Historical Park
c/o NPS Intermountain Regional Office
One Denver Federal Center, Building 50
Denver, CO 80225-0287

Phone:

Hanford: 509.376.1647
Los Alamos: 505.661.6277
Oak Ridge: 865.482.1942

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