San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
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In Detail
Activities & Programs When visiting San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, plan to spend at least a couple of hours â four hours if you have the time. Free guided tours, movies, and demonstrations are schedu ... read more.
Animals Pests San Antonio Missions National Historical Park has four major pests that it deals with on a regular basis: the Subterranean Termite, the Africanized Honeybee, Feral Hogs, and the Fire Ant. The ... read more.
History Over 400 years ago Spanish expeditions began to explore land that is now the American Southwest. Beginning in the 16th century, missionaries, accompanied by a few soldiers, moved north out of the Va ... read more.
Natural World Air Quality San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is within one of 16 air quality districts in Texas. The Clean Air Act, amended in 1990, provides that emission sources must comply with air q ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Pets Family pets are welcome on the grounds of the four missions, as long as they are on a leash or being carried. They will not be allowed into park buildings or the churches.Please police your ani ... read more.
Planning Your Visit Operating Hours & Seasons Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. Fees & Reservations Fees No fees are charged for park entry or visitor activities ... read more.
Plants Nonnative Species As the number of people occupying south central Texas has increased over the past 250 years, so in turn, the number of non-native plants has increased as well. These plants were of ... read more.
Sights to See Mission San Juan Capistrano Originally founded in 1716 in eastern Texas, Mission San Juan was transferred in 1731 to its present location. In 1756, the stone church, a friary, and a granary were comp ... read more.
Things To Do Park Visitor Center at Mission San José Open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm The park is closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1. Movie: Gente de Razón Shown on the hour and ... read more.
Visitor Services Accessibility Each of the major sites in the park is partially wheelchair accessible and a wheelchair is available for loan at each site. To make your visit more enjoyable, San Antonio Missions Nati ... read more.
Who's Who at the Park Friends of the Park Los Compadres provides volunteer support and financial aid for preservation, restoration, and development projects at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. It is the offi ... read more.
Recent News
- Secretary Kempthorne announces first round of National Park Centennial projects April 24, 2008, 3:11 pm
San Antonio Missions In Depth
News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
