Hikes & Nature Walks
May 2021
May
12
8:00p
End Date
New Moon Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A two-hour hike at night, led by knowledgeable rangers. You've seen the park in the daytime, now see it at night! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
May
14
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Park Host Lorin for an easy walk along our Interpretive Loop Trail.
May
14
10:00a
End Date
May
14
1:30p
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led hike through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
May
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
May
15
9:00a
End Date
A Walk on the Wild Side - Nature Hike
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get a closer look at the plants and animals of Bentsen State Park on this easy walk.
May
15
9:00a
End Date
May
15
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Nature Hike - 5/15/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
May
15
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
May
15
9:30a
End Date
Height Hike ― Tallest Trees in Tejas
Mission Tejas State Park
Finally answering: Hey ranger, how tall is that pine tree?!
May
15
10:00a
End Date
May
15
10:00a
End Date
Habitat Scavenger Hunt Hike
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a habitat-themed scavenger hunt on the trails! Registration required.
May
15
10:00a
End Date
Useful and Edible Plants
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the plants of deep south Texas and their importance to people & wildlife.
May
15
10:00a
End Date
Legacy of the Lost Pines
Bastrop State Park
Learn about the fire of 2011 and why the Lost Pines are lost on this fun guided hike!
May
15
10:00a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Texas is known for her wildflowers. Come see the wildflowers of the Cross Timbers of Texas.
May
15
10:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Nature Hike, 10 am - 5/15/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
May
15
10:00a
End Date
Forest Bathing
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us as we explore the world through our senses & form a deeper connection with nature.
May
15
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
May
15
2:00p
End Date
Bug a Ranger
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Take a peek into the lives of insects and the ranger that bugs them.
May
15
2:00p
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Texas is known for her wildflowers. Come see the wildflowers of the Cross Timbers of Texas.
May
16
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May
16
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1 mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Call or email the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 12.
May
16
9:00a
End Date
May
20
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Ranger! 9am -11AM
South Llano River State Park
Hike the West Canyon Loop trail with a ranger!
May
21
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Park Host Lorin for an easy walk along our Interpretive Loop Trail.
May
21
9:30a
End Date
Bauer Unit Hike - Curry Creek Overlook Trail
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us on this beautiful trail!
May
21
10:00a
End Date
May
21
1:30p
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led hike through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
May
22
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 a challenge of finding 3 hidden Pictures among the 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.
May
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
May
22
9:00a
End Date
A Walk on the Wild Side - Nature Hike
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get a closer look at the plants and animals of Bentsen State Park on this easy walk.
May
22
9:00a
End Date
May
22
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Nature Hike - 5/22/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
May
22
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Park Host Lorin for an easy walk along our Interpretive Loop Trail.
May
22
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
May
22
9:30a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Nature always provides, if you know what to look for!
May
22
10:00a
End Date
May
22
10:00a
End Date
Useful and Edible Plants
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the plants of deep south Texas and their importance to people & wildlife.
May
22
10:00a
End Date
Legacy of the Lost Pines
Bastrop State Park
Learn about the fire of 2011 and why the Lost Pines are lost on this fun guided hike!
May
22
10:00a
End Date
Marvelous Mammals Hike
Lockhart State Park
Meet the mammals of Lockhart State Park! Registration required.
May
22
10:00a
End Date
Let's celebrate 56 years as Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Entry for the days celebration is free!
Join us for outdoor activities and fun events for the whole family.
May
22
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
May
22
2:00p
End Date
Bug a Ranger
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Take a peek into the lives of insects and the ranger that bugs them.
May
23
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May
23
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1 mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Call or email the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 12.
May
26
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos on this, the Full Moon night. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
May
27
9:00a
End Date
Hike with a Ranger! 9am -11AM
South Llano River State Park
Hike the West Canyon Loop trail with a ranger!
May
28
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Park Host Lorin for an easy walk along our Interpretive Loop Trail.
May
28
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
May
28
1:30p
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led hike through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
May
28
8:30p
End Date
May
29
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
May
29
9:00a
End Date
A Walk on the Wild Side - Nature Hike
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Get a closer look at the plants and animals of Bentsen State Park on this easy walk.
May
29
9:00a
End Date
May
29
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Nature Hike - 5/29/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
May
29
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
May
29
9:30a
End Date
Forestry Hike, Tree ID 101
Mission Tejas State Park
Speak for the trees, but first — learn their names!
May
29
10:00a
End Date
May
29
10:00a
End Date
Habitat Scavenger Hunt Hike
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a habitat-themed scavenger hunt on the trails! Registration required.
May
29
10:00a
End Date
Useful and Edible Plants
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the plants of deep south Texas and their importance to people & wildlife.
May
29
10:00a
End Date
Legacy of the Lost Pines
Bastrop State Park
Learn about the fire of 2011 and why the Lost Pines are lost on this fun guided hike!
May
29
10:00a
End Date
May
29
10:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Nature Hike, 10 am - 5/29/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
May
29
10:00a
End Date
Nurdle Turtle Patrol
Galveston Island State Park
Sea turtles and picking up litter - the turtle package.
May
29
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
May
29
2:00p
End Date
Bug a Ranger
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Take a peek into the lives of insects and the ranger that bugs them.
May
29
3:30p
End Date
Story Walk Watercolor
South Llano River State Park
Come read an awesome story and create something to make your stay memorable !
May
29
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike at Honey Creek State Natural Area
Guadalupe River State Park
Come experience Honey Creek at night!
May
29
8:30p
End Date
May
30
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
May
30
9:00a
End Date
May
30
9:00a
End Date
May
30
2:00p
End Date
June 2021
Jun
5
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
5
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Nature Hike - 6/5/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
Nature Trail Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a half hour interpretive walk on Nature Trail, focusing on plants native to Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Nature Hike , 10 am - 6/5/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1 mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Call or email the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 12.
Jun
12
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
12
10:00a
End Date
Jun
13
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1 mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Call or email the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 12.
Jun
19
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
19
10:00a
End Date
Jun
20
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1 mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Call or email the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 12.
Jun
26
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Bird Walks
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Jun
26
10:00a
End Date
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1 mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Call or email the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 12.
July 2021
Jul
3
10:00a
End Date
Nature Trail Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a half hour interpretive walk on Nature Trail, focusing on plants native to Stephen F. Austin State Park.
August 2021
Aug
7
10:00a
End Date
Nature Trail Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a half hour interpretive walk on Nature Trail, focusing on plants native to Stephen F. Austin State Park.
September 2021
Sep
4
10:00a
End Date
Nature Trail Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a half hour interpretive walk on Nature Trail, focusing on plants native to Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Sep
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!
October 2021
Oct
1
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!
Oct
3
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!
November 2021
Nov
5
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; the perfect place to bird watch year round!
Nov
7
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; the perfect place to bird watch year round!
December 2021
Dec
5
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; the perfect place to bird watch year round!