Event Details

Hatchet: Outdoor Survival Discussion
At Fort Selden Historic Site
5/17/25, Saturday
10:00am - 11:00am
Join Fort Selden’s Ranger Mike for a discussion and demonstration of basic outdoor survival techniques inspired by the book Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. Did you know that the author, Gary Paulsen, lived in Tularosa, NM? Ranger Mike will also connect these survival skills to the challenges soldiers at Fort Selden endured while out on patrol. Feel free to bring your own copy of Hatchet to follow along, as Ranger Mike will be reading various passages from the book and providing his own personal experience in outdoor survival.
This program is included as part of general admission of $5 per adult. Free for children 16 years and younger, NM disabled veterans, NM foster families, and MNMF members.
Upcoming Events:
Sunday Ranger Walk & Talks
1/4/26, Sunday
through 4/26/26, Sunday
10:30am
Wednesday Ranger Walk and Talks
1/7/26, Wednesday
through 4/29/26, Wednesday
11:00am
Wednesday Walks with a Ranger
1/28/26, Wednesday
through 11/25/26, Wednesday
9:00am
Guided Tours of Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site
2/11/26, Wednesday
through 12/31/26, Thursday
10:00am
Ranger Guided Tour
2/28/26, Saturday
through 11/21/26, Saturday
1:00pm
