Ranger Rendezvous

Oct. 27-31, 2026

Ranger Rendezvous 49

Ranger Rendezvous 49 information: Tucson, Ariz.

ANPR’s Ranger Rendezvous 49 will be returning to sunny Tucson, October 27-31, 2026.

Our Ranger Rendezvous planning committee will begin meeting soon to get themes and programs underway. This is a yearlong effort, and anyone who is interested in helping and/or contributing to programs is encouraged to get it touch with us early. Have questions? Contact ANPR Executive Director Bill Wade at bwade@anpr.org. 

While we don't have discount codes and other details available yet, be advised that the location is the same gorgeous spot as we had in 2022: 

THE VENUE

Westwood Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa, Tucson, Ariz. Learn more about the venue here.

SUPERNAUGH SCHOLARSHIPS

The Supernaugh Scholar program is open to anyone who has never been to a Ranger Rendezvous. Due to an increase in direct donations to the scholarship program, we are able to select six scholars to attend Rendezvous 49. Scholars receive five nights of shared accommodation, a $500 stipend to defray their cost of attendance, free conference registration and a one-year membership in ANPR. Scholars will support various aspects of the Rendezvous through assigned duties. The application period will open in the summer. More information is available here. 

RAFFLE AND AUCTION DONATIONS

As usual, we will be hosting a silent auction and raffle drawings on site, AND an online auction this year, so you can bid on the prize you want and not leave it up to chance. All donations are greatly appreciated. Please contact our Board Member for Fundraising, Jenn Cook, here to provide tax-deductible donations. The online auction will be up and running in mid-summer, and we will be adding new items frequently. 

PHOTO CONTEST

Submit your photos for the 2026 ANPR Photo Contest! Start taking or looking through your photos for your favorites to submit! Rendezvous participants enjoy looking at the photos to identify where they were taken and voting for their favorites.

Categories include:

1. Landscape (Daylight images of land, sky and/or waters at a distance)

2. Wildlife (Wild animals in the image)

3. Historical and Cultural Resources (Image represents history or cultural parts of NPS sites)

4. The Human Connection (A person or people in the image)

5. Big Sky  (Large sky in the image)

6. Ranger Rendezvous (Image taken at a Ranger Rendezvous)

All photos must be taken within a national park unit, international protected area, or at a previous Ranger Rendezvous. Contestants may enter only one photo per category. Printed photos should be unframed and recommended size of 8x10 inches.

Write your name, location of the photo, and the category on the back of each print. These will be due in mid-October; more info to follow.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration will open May 1, 2026. 

Registration Information