Government Canyon State Natural Area
- First Saturday Guided Hike
- Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA.
- Prep for the Pro Hab Hike
- Do you want to hike to Government Canyon’s Protected Habitat (Pro Hab)? Are you feeling unsure about taking on such a long hike? Join experienced guides who will lead you on a series of progressively longer hikes to help you prepare for the annual Hike to the Pro Hab.
- Guided Hike to the Protected Habitat Area
- Ready for a longer hike? Join experienced guides for an all-day excursion into the farthest reaches of Government Canyon SNA.
- Junior Ranger Academy
- Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
- Junior Ranger Academy
- Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
- Nature Journaling
- Slow down and deepen your experience of the natural world with mindful observations.
- Sounds of the Night
- Sssshhhh...did you hear that? What was that noise?
- S'mores Storytime
- Stop by for an evening storytime and nature craft, followed by s'mores and a setting sun.
- Birding for Beginners
- Was that a kinglet, or a kingbird? Learn how you can add birding to your outdoor skills set.
- Prairie in Your Pocket
- Wildlife habitat isn't just in our parks. Your own yard can provide a place of refuge for butterflies, birds, and other wildlife...as well as yourself.
- Colors of the Canyon
- Create beautiful artwork that captures the colors of an autumn day at Government Canyon.
- Night Crawlers
- Glow-in-the-dark scorpions, mysterious moths, and more...this night walk is just for invertebrate enthusiasts.
- The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
- Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
- The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
- Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
- First Saturday Guided Hike
- Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA.
- Junior Ranger Academy
- Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
- Junior Ranger Academy
- Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge.
- Bluff Spurs Hike
- Get a bird’s-eye view of Government Canyon on this ranger-led hike.
- Hike to the Dino Tracks
- Take a 5-mile hike with a ranger to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
- Sunset History Hike
- Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
- Kallison Ranch Hike
- Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
- Kallison Ranch Hike
- Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
- Prep for the Pro Hab Hike
- Do you want to hike to Government Canyon’s Protected Habitat (Pro Hab)? Are you feeling unsure about taking on such a long hike? Join experienced guides who will lead you on a series of progressively longer hikes to help you prepare for the annual Hike to the Pro Hab.
- Prep for the Pro Hab Hike
- Do you want to hike to Government Canyon’s Protected Habitat (Pro Hab)? Are you feeling unsure about taking on such a long hike? Join experienced guides who will lead you on a series of progressively longer hikes to help you prepare for the annual Hike to the Pro Hab.
- Veterans Day Hike
- Come out to Government Canyon State Natural Area and celebrate our military members with a Veteran’s Day Hike.
- Insectigation Hike
- What's bugging you? Let's take a hike to observe some of the little things that are really running the world.