Choke Canyon State Park

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Amazing Microscopes!: Learn how to use simple prism microscopes to experience the tiny living things at Choke Canyon Reservoir!
Nature Center: Come see (and touch!) skulls, feathers, skins and more! Learn about Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. Great for kids!
Drawing 101: Art in the Park Conservation Series: Come relax, unwind and record your time at Choke Canyon State Park with a piece of art!
Plant Survival Trail: Lost in the woods? Come learn what plants you could use to survive in the wild!
Saturday Family Fishing! CANCELLED Aug 31: Come use fishing poles and equipment for free!
The Meaning of Life (on a Hike): What's our place in the universe?
Fourth of July Seed Bombs: Come enjoy the fourth of July out in nature, with the whole family!
Meteor Shower Star Party: Adults and children can view the Perseid Meteor Shower with telescopes, s'mores and more!
Intro to Archery: Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Make Your Own Animal Print!: Use Plaster of Paris to make and take your animal footprint of choice!
Trail of the Dead: A family friendly Halloween/Day of the Dead event complete with ranger-led night hikes, candy, educational booths, crafts, and more!
Local Native American History / Thanksgiving Craft: Visiting the park during your break? Come learn and make a craft!
Microscopic Water Bugs: What's in the lake water? Let's find out!
Scorpion Hunting: Illuminate scorpions with a blacklight on our Scorpion Hunting Night Hike!
Dutch Oven Cooking: Learn how to make a dish with Dutch Oven cooking!
First Day Hike: Start the year off right by getting outside!
Birding with a Ranger: Use binoculars to spot all kinds of birds feeding in our Bird Sanctuary!
First Day Hike PART 2!: Come explore Choke Canyon's South Shore Unit!
Bird Bingo: Birding and Bingo is a fun combination for the whole family! Test out your Bird ID skills with this game!
Art in the Park: Families are welcome to paint and draw the nature around them.
Birding Festival: Enjoy a day of bird themed family-friendly outdoor and indoor activities... including a live bird show!
Intro to Archery: Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided.
Advanced Archery: Come shoot some arrows! Equipment provided. Or, you can bring your own.
Choke Canyon State Park - Family Volunteer Day: Great for NHS hours! Keep the park beautiful on our local family volunteer day!
Native American Atlatl Hunting: A family-friendly blast to the past. Hunt like ancient people used to, with real Atlatls!
Rope Making: Turn plants into rope fibers, just like the Native Americans! Playing tug-of-war at the end is optional, but encouraged!
Introduction to Fishing: Kids and grownups can fish together this summer off the bank of Choke Canyon State Park! Poles are provided. No fishing license is needed.
Scavenger Hunt - Independence Day: The second annual self-guided, parkwide scavenger hunt begins! Great for families, hikers, drivers and campers alike.
Native American Atlatl Hunting: A family-friendly blast to the past. Hunt like ancient people used to, with real Atlatls!
Native American Atlatl Hunting: A family-friendly blast to the past. Hunt like ancient people used to, with real Atlatls!
Introduction to Kayaking: RESERVATION ONLY... please call 361-786-3868. Come kayak the water at Choke Canyon Reservoir in this beginner friendly class!