Hikes & Nature Walks

February 2021

Feb 6

8:30a

End Date

Black History Month Trail Dedication (Self-Guided)

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

START DATE CHANGED TO FEB. 6! Walk the Forest Trail in honor of Black-American Environmentalists.

Feb 13

8:00a

End Date

Maps 101

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center

Do you have trouble reading park maps? Is it hard for you to find your bearings when exploring park trails? Then this self guided hike may be right for you!

Feb 13

9:00a

End Date

Hearts in the Park - Fairfield Lake

Fairfield Lake State Park

A Self-Guided Selfie Scavenger Hunt! Tour the Park! Learn Cool Facts! Win Prizes! Feb 13th - Feb 28th during park hours 6am-10pm. Take pictures at specifically marked locations and return to HQ for a small Valentine prize for participating! Prizes must be redeemed when HQ is open between 8:30am and 4:30pm Grab your list at HQ when you arrive or check our social media for a digital copy.

Feb 27

10:00a

End Date

Bird Walk on the Trailway

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Reservations required. Limited to 10 participants. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171 ext 222. Join our guided birding walk on the State Trailway. How many species can we find?

Feb 27

2:00p

End Date

Zombie Apocalypse Hike

Lockhart State Park

Will you survive? Registration required. **UPDATE: This program is now FULL. Thank you.**

Feb 27

2:00p

End Date

Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Reservations required. Limited to 10 participants. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171 ext 222. Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.

March 2021

Mar 5

8:00a

End Date

Birding Hike

Brazos Bend State Park

Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round!

Mar 6 End Date

StoryWalk® "Deep in the Swamp"

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center

Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails. Let the kids release their wild side by interacting with our action prompts!

Mar 6

10:00a

End Date

Cross Timbers Bird Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Reservations required. Limited to 10 participants. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171 ext 222. Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find?

Mar 6

2:00p

End Date

Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Reservations required. Limited to 10 participants. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171 ext 222. Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.

Mar 7

8:00a

End Date

Birding Hike

Brazos Bend State Park

Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round!

Mar 12 End Date

Scavenger Hunt to explore Lake Whitney State Park

Lake Whitney State Park

It's an opportunity to find as many items as you can, while seeing all the park has to offer! You may enjoy the challenge of finding 20 scavenger hunt items as you take in the park views. Many may want to use their phone or camera to take pictures of yourself or group members and share with office staff or post on Facebook.

Mar 12 End Date

St Patricks Day Scavenger Hunt Hike

Lake Whitney State Park

Enjoy a 1-mile trail while looking for 3 hidden Lucky Charm Holiday pictures. You can make this adventure happen with your family and friends anytime during the posted dates. Plan about 30 minutes for the walk.

Mar 12

6:00p

End Date

Nocturnal Night Hike

Eisenhower State Park

Mar 13

8:00a

End Date

Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 03/13/2021

Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site

Online registration required and limit of 10 participants. Participants will observe social distance rules throughout tour, face coverings are not expected, however it is strongly encouraged to bring one. This guided hike takes participants into remote areas of the Seminole and Presa Canyons.

Mar 13

9:00a

End Date

Sheldon Lake State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SOLD OUT)

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center

This workshop is full and no longer taking reservations.

Mar 13

10:00a

End Date

Bird Walk on the Trailway

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Reservations required. Limited to 10 participants. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171 ext 222. Join our guided birding walk on the State Trailway. How many species can we find?

Mar 13

10:00a

End Date

Invisible Visitors

Eisenhower State Park

Calling all Conservationists!

Mar 13

2:00p

End Date

Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Reservations required. Limited to 10 participants. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171 ext 222. Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.

Mar 19

10:00a

End Date