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Our Nearest Star: Taking a Closer Look at the Sun

2:00p to 4:00p
Sat, December 09, 2023
Layla Spurlock
(432) 424-3327, x2

Join Ranger Layla on a tour across our solar system to explore the sun!

The Sun, we see it everyday, but what exactly does it do? Join a ranger to get up close and personal with the star of our solar system as we explore it through a telescope to uncover how it affects life on our planet. 

When: Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 2 PM - 4 PM.

Where: Closed Canyon Trailhead. Located on FM 170 (River Road) approximately 21 miles from Barton Warnock Visitor Center and 26 miles from Fort Leaton State Historic Site. 

Bring: Water, hat, and sunglasses. 

Cost: This event is free with park admission, $5 per person 13 and older. Park admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass

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