Desert Sketches
Join a Ranger to capture the beauty of Big Bend Ranch through art and imagination.
Nature journaling is a wonderful way to carry your memories with you through drawings, watercolors, or descriptions of what you observe at Big Bend Ranch SP.
Where: West Contrabando Trailhead. Located on FM 170 (River Road), approximately 7 miles from the Barton Warnock Visitor Center and 40 miles east of Fort Leaton SHS.
When: Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM
Bring:
- Water
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Hat or umbrella
- Creativity
Cost: This event is free with park admission, $5 per person 13 and older. Park Admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass.
Programs are subject to location changes, postponements, or cancellations due to weather conditions. Check our Instagram or Facebook stories for the most up-to-date information on program details.