Dinosaur Valley State Park

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Star Party
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
Star Party
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
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Bird Walk
Calling all birders (and non-birders)! We'll stroll through the park looking and listening for different bird species.
Denio Site Hike
D-in-e-o? How do you even say that?
Overlook Hike
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Taylor Site Hike
Hike the riverbed to our least visited dinosaur track site!
Amazing Adaptations!
Discover how Dino Valley's wildlife thrives with unique adaptations for survival in a tough environment!
Solstice Hike
Hike with us as we celebrate the winter solstice.
Winter vs. Wildlife
Discover how different Texas animals prepare for the winter!
Midnight Countdown Hike
Come say goodbye to 2024 and ring in the new year from the top of our Scenic Overlook!
Solstice S'mores & Stories
Do you have a fun campfire story? Share it with us over a s'more while we celebrate the Winter Solstice!
First Day Track Talk
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Night Hike
The sun is down, the critters are out, and we're ready to take a stroll!
DINO DIVE!
Join us for our 9th annual Dino Dive to celebrate the New Year!
Design-a-Dino!
Let's get creative and learn to draw a dinosaur!
🦋 Spring Wing Ding 🦋
Join us as we celebrate everything migratory and winged! 🦋
Track Talk
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Junior Ranger Academy
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
Junior Ranger Academy
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
Paint with a Ranger
Join a ranger to create a masterpiece!
Bird Hike
Trek down the Limestone Ledge Trail with us as we search for as many birds as we can find!
Bird Walk
Calling all birders (and non-birders)! We'll stroll through the park looking and listening for different bird species.
Water Education Trailer
Join us as we explore the fantastic world of water!
Atlatl - Dart Throwing
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl!
River Romp
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Track Talk
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Create a Constellation
Get creative and write your own story in the stars!
Predators of the Park
Learn about the predators that hunt in our park!
River Romp
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Predators of the Park
Learn about the predators that hunt in our park!
Atlatl - Dart Throwing
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl!
Dino-story Time
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Taylor Site Hike
Hike the riverbed to our least visited dinosaur track site!
Junior Ranger Academy
Learn to think like a real park ranger!
Skins & Skulls
Come learn what type of wildlife call Dino Valley home!
Skins & Skulls
Come learn what type of wildlife call Dino Valley home!
Edible Plant Walk
Can I eat that? Find out with this ranger-led hike!
Scat and Tracks Hike
Investigate what animals leave behind!
Dinosaur Hunt
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Dinosaur Hunt
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Art in the Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Paint with a Ranger
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Paluxy Pals
Explore the wonders of our park with a Ranger!
UV Night Hike
Hike with a Ranger as we use UV lights to discover what creeps through the night!
Dinosaur for a Day
Unleash your inner dinosaur as you use your senses to become a Dinosaur for a Day!
Track Talk
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Scat and Tracks Hike
Investigate what animals leave behind!
Itchin' to Get Off Trail?
** CANCELLED FOR 08/16 ** Does that tall grass call your name?
Taylor Site Hike
Hike the riverbed to our least visited dinosaur track site!
Heat Hacks Hike
Learn how to beat the heat with these outdoor heat hacks and tips!
Insect Extravaganza!
Celebrate National Moth Week by observing the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley!
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck
Carry the Weight: Ruck Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Insect Extravaganza!
Observe the diverse insects found right here at Dinosaur Valley under UV light!
Art in the Park
Celebrate the wonders of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Dinosaur Valley is happy to announce we will be partnering with Girl Scouts Love State Parks!
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - River Romp
Come along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail in search of dinosaur tracks!
Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Art in the Park
Celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks by designing your own patch!
Ramblin' Ranger Rex
Want to beat the heat and still talk dinosaurs with us? Here's your chance!
Moonshiner's Hike
Join us on a moonshiner's adventure!
Track Talk
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Track Talk
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Denio Site Hike
D-in-e-o? How do you even say that?
Coffee with Host Don
Grab a cup of joe and chat with Host Don.
Creature Features
Grab your spookiest friends and stop by the different booths highlighting cool animal adaptations in celebration of Halloween!
Sunset Storytime
Join us for a Halloween themed Storytime!
Don't Get Lost: Park Map 101
Learn to navigate your way through the outdoors!
Sensory Friendly Hike - Registration Required*
Experience the beauty of nature in a welcoming and accommodating environment!
Design-a-Dino!
Let's make some t-riffic Valentine's themed dinosaurs!
First Day Overlook Hike
Grab your boots and join a ranger for the first Overlook hike of the New Year to the best view in the park!
Art in the Park
Celebrate the Winter Solstice by designing your own lantern!
Storybook Stroll
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Dark Sky Hike
The sun is down, the temperature is cooling off, and we're ready to take a stroll!
Design-a-Dino!
Learn step by step how to draw our friend Bronto!
Overlook Hike
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
**POSTPONED TO SATURDAY 03/15/25** Fire Building 101
Learn how to master two essential fire-starting techniques and then enjoy delicious s’mores by the flames!
Bird Hike
Trek down the Limestone Ledge Trail with us as we search for as many birds as we can find!
Dino-story Time
Calling all toddlers and preschoolers! Join us for storytime with a ranger.
Paint with a Ranger
Join a ranger to create a masterpiece!
Art in the Park
Celebrate the insects of our park by creating a masterpiece!
Bird Hike
Trek down the Limestone Ledge Trail with us as we search for as many birds as we can find!
Wildlife Signs
We're discovering the wildlife of Dinosaur Valley by investigating what it leaves behind!
Geology Rocks
Take a hands-on approach to learning and explore the geologic history of Dinosaur Valley and the Glen Rose formation!
Nature Trivia Night
Put your knowledge of wildlife, plants, and the great outdoors to the test!
Wildflower Walk
Wander through the park with a ranger in search of gorgeous Texas Wildflowers!
Wildflower Walk
Wander through the park with a ranger in search of gorgeous Texas Wildflowers!
Critter Corner
Use your senses to explore the life of a Northern Cardinal!
Nightlife Talk
Learn about the nightlife of Dinosaur Valley from a Texas Master Naturalist!