Calendar of Events

Fitness

September 2023

Sep 23 End Date

Cleanup on the Rio

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by giving back to the park you love!
Sep 27
4:00p
End Date

Open 5K and 1-mile Fun Run

Garner State Park
Leakey High and Jr. High will be hosting a cross-country meet at Garner State Park along with an open 5K and 1-mile fun run.
Sep 30 End Date

Veteran's Suicide Awareness Hike

Garner State Park
Seventeen military veterans committed suicide every day in the year 2022. Come and participate in a 17K hike to remember these men and women. You do not need to be a veteran to participate - everyone is welcome. The Texas Veterans Commission will be providing resources to all who need them.
Sep 30
7:00a
End Date

Peak Challenge Hike - Ron Coleman

Franklin Mountains State Park
Test yourself against some of the most difficult hikes in the Franklin Mountains State Park.
Sep 30
9:00a
End Date

Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck March/Hike

Daingerfield State Park
September is Suicide Prevention Month! Come Join us while we bring awareness for our veterans, service members, families, and friends.

October 2023

Oct 7
9:00a
End Date

Trail Hike

Abilene State Park
Let's go hiking with Texas Master Naturalists!
Oct 14
7:00a
End Date

Lake Abilene Trail Run

Abilene State Park
Run the trails around Lake Abilene with Friends of Abilene State Park!
Oct 14
9:00a
End Date

Bevilport 12-Mile Guided Paddle Trip **PROGRAM IS FULL**

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
**PROGRAM IS FULL** CONTACT TO JOIN WAIT LIST** Calling experienced paddlers to discover local history and explore the Angelina-Neches Forks.
Oct 15
10:00a
End Date

There and Back Again: A Journey through Closed Canyon

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Layla on a trek through Closed Canyon to learn how geology shapes life in the park!
Oct 19
8:30a
End Date

Wild Wellness

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Connect with nature through exercise and meditation.
Oct 20
9:00a
End Date

Find Your Trail: A Hidden Hike to Little Brown Canyon

Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Join a ranger on a trek to a hidden canyon of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Oct 22
8:30a
End Date

Find Your Trail: Trail Run

Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Kick off your Sunday Morning with a refreshing 2 mile run!
Oct 22
9:00a
End Date

Find Your Trail: Geology & Archeology Mountain Bike Tour

Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Join an archeologist and geologist on a ride to explore the natural and cultural history of lower Fresno Canyon!
Oct 28
6:30p
End Date

Campsite Decorating Competition and Trick or Treating

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for our nighttime spook-tacular event: Campsite Decorating and Trick or Treating!

November 2023

Nov 4
9:00a
End Date

Trail Hike

Abilene State Park
Let's go hiking with Texas Master Naturalists!
Nov 26
9:00a
End Date

Run with a Ranger

Big Bend Ranch State Park
Kick off your Sunday Morning with a refreshing 2 mile run!