Hikes & Nature Walks
August 2026
Aug
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Aug
1
6:30a
End Date
Sunrise Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Start August off on the right foot with a guided sunrise hike.
Aug
1
7:30a
End Date
Guided Nature Walk
Bear Creek State Park
Join a ranger for a guided walk/hike and connect to the natural beauty, the history, and the future of the new Bear Creek State Park.
Aug
1
8:00a
End Date
Intro to Hiking for Women
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.
Aug
1
8:00a
End Date
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Aug
1
8:00a
End Date
Aug
1
8:00a
End Date
Fun in the Sun Nature Hunt
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Explore the park at your own pace with a fun self-guided scavenger hunt!
Aug
1
8:00a
End Date
Horned Lizard Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist on a Texas horned lizard hike!
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Bald in the U.S.A.
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Celebrate America 250 by surveying the skies for our national bird: the bald eagle.
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a guided walk-through Stephen F. Austin State Park to discover edible and medicinal plants.
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Aug
1
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
1
10:00a
End Date
Birding Hike Along The Pineywoods Boardwalk Trail
Lake Livingston State Park
Birding hike along the Pineywoods Boardwalk Trail!
Aug
1
7:30p
End Date
Horned Lizard Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist on a Texas horned lizard hike!
Aug
1
8:15p
End Date
Astrophotography on iPhone
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Want to capture the galaxy on screen but not sure where to start? Start with the phone in your pocket!
Aug
1
8:30p
End Date
Scorpion Scavenger Hunt
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a scorpion scavenger hunt!
Aug
2
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Incredible Plants of South Texas
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Discover the variety of plant life that is around Lake Casa Blanca and South Texas!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
Become a Citizen Scientist- iNaturalist
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn how your smart phone can help both you and scientists understand our ecosystems!
Aug
5
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
5
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a come-and-go program in the Visitor Center every Wednesday this summer from 1–3 PM
Aug
6
8:30a
End Date
Senior Stroll
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Take a walk on the mild side with an easy 0.5-mile hike.
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Aug
7
9:00a
End Date
Aug
7
9:00a
End Date
Lookout for Lizards- Herpetology Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Rangers for a morning hike to spot some of the reptiles and amphibians of the park. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Aug
7
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
7
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
7
7:30p
End Date
Night Critter Crawl
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join the Franklin Mountains Rangers for an evening hike to explore the night life at Franklin Mountains State Park.
Aug
7
8:30p
End Date
Desert Adaptations Night Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us for a night hike as we explore how plants, animals, and even people have adapted to the desert night life for thousands of years!
Aug
8
7:30a
End Date
Women's Hike - Nature Walk
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us to explore the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert with other women, led by a female ranger or volunteer. Learn about best hiking practices and the unique desert ecosystems. This hike is open to women of all experience levels who are excited to spend more quality time outdoors.
Aug
8
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
8
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
8
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Texas Tracks Walk
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Put your tracking skills to the test.
Aug
8
9:30a
End Date
Walking through the Brush
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come join a ranger on a morning hike.
Aug
8
9:30a
End Date
Nature Walk along the Devils River
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Guided hike walk along the Devils River to learn about the native plants.
Aug
8
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
8
8:15p
End Date
Aug
8
8:15p
End Date
Night Hike/Activities
Daingerfield State Park
Experience the secret night time wonders hiding around the lake with blacklights and a few ranger tricks! Bring a flashlight!
Aug
8
8:30p
End Date
Cosmic Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a night hike on our Loop Trail! This easy hike will take brave visitors spider snuffing and scorpion spotting all the way out to the Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Aug
8
8:30p
End Date
Journey into the Webs
Lake Tawakoni State Park
See some living history as thousands of spiders work to create their webs!
Aug
9
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Hike Like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Hike to the Valley Spring Creek Waterfall
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Mythbusters: Snake Edition!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let's bust some myths and misconceptions about snakes!
Aug
12
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
12
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a come-and-go program in the Visitor Center every Wednesday this summer from 1–3 PM
Aug
12
7:30p
End Date
Night Critter Crawl
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join the Franklin Mountains Rangers for an evening hike to explore the night life at Franklin Mountains State Park.
Aug
14
8:30a
End Date
Little Hike - Birding For Beginners
Buescher State Park
Join expert birders from Bastrop Audubon Society, Texas Master Naturalists and Bastrop Bird City to see how many different birds we can find! Beginners and experts welcome! We have free loaner binoculars if needed.
Aug
14
9:00a
End Date
Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Aug
14
9:00a
End Date
Aug
14
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
14
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
14
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Experience the night from the perspective of some of our nocturnal wildlife!
Aug
14
8:45p
End Date
Night Hike!
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Discover the park's night life like you never have before!
Aug
15
8:00a
End Date
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Aug
15
8:00a
End Date
Aug
15
8:00a
End Date
Lantern-lit Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.
Aug
15
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
15
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
15
8:30a
End Date
Aug
15
9:00a
End Date
Aug
15
9:00a
End Date
Aug
15
9:00a
End Date
Plants of the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore how Native Americans utilized the plants in the area for food, clothing, tools, and more!
Aug
15
9:30a
End Date
Guided Hike to Gage Canyon
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger in a plant identification hike on Gage Spur
Aug
15
10:30a
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Aug
15
11:00a
End Date
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
Light Trapping for Moths
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and learn about light trapping to attract bugs. Get tips on where to look for moths and other insects, how to start to identify these diverse creatures, and see some of the local moths that can be found at Bentsen!
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower Star Party
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Adults and children can view the Perseid Meteor Shower with telescopes, s'mores and more!
Aug
15
8:15p
End Date
Park After Dark
Purtis Creek State Park
Come out for a hike under the stars to learn about the creatures of the night!
Aug
16
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Lookout for Lizards- Herpetology Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Rangers for a morning hike to spot some of the reptiles and amphibians of the park. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Aug
16
11:00a
End Date
5-Mile Trail Hike
Devils River State Natural Area - Del Norte Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger for plant identification at the five-mile trail.
Aug
19
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Rock ID Hike
Lockhart State Park
Ever wondered what types of rocks are common in Central Texas? Join us to find out!
Aug
20
10:00a
End Date
Aug
21
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Registration required for this event.
Aug
21
8:30a
End Date
Senior Stroll
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Take a walk on the mild side with an easy 0.5-mile hike.
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Aug
21
9:00a
End Date
Aug
21
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
21
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
21
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Aug
22
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
22
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and hike like a park ranger.
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Coffee with the Birds - Bird Walk
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy a relaxing morning walk along the Towash Forest Trail while sipping your favorite coffee and discovering the beautiful birds that call Lake Whitney State Park home.
Aug
22
9:30a
End Date
Walking through the Brush
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come join a ranger on a morning hike.
Aug
22
9:30a
End Date
Kennard Canyon Hike
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger for hike to see the geologic monolith ridge.
Aug
22
8:00p
End Date
A Walk on the Dark Side
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
Take a night hike and learn about nocturnal adaptations.
Aug
22
8:30p
End Date
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s southern property, acquired September of 2024. Registration is required.
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Walking with Dragons: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a guided hike through the land of the dragon(flies)!
Aug
23
10:00a
End Date
Discovering Butterflies
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Grab a net and see what butterflies and other insects that are hopping and flying around LCB!
Aug
26
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
26
9:00a
End Date
Animal Signs Bingo Hike
Lockhart State Park
Who pooped in the park? Join us to find out and play a fun game of bingo on the trails!
Aug
27
10:00a
End Date
Aug
27
8:00p
End Date
August Full Moon Hike
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the August Corn Moon!
Aug
28
8:30a
End Date
Beginner's Hike at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Aug
28
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
28
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
28
7:30p
End Date
Aug
28
8:30p
End Date
Full Moon Night Hike on the Valley Spring Trail *Registration is required
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger on a full moon hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Aug
28
8:30p
End Date
Full Moon Night Hike
Bastrop State Park
Enjoy the park after dark and see the trails in a new light on this fun night hike!
Aug
28
8:45p
End Date
Night Hike!
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Discover the park's night life like you never have before!
Aug
28
9:00p
End Date
Aug
29
End Date
Aug
29
8:00a
End Date
Dogs on the Dogwood
Huntsville State Park
Bring your canine companion and have them become a B.A.R.K. Ranger.
Aug
29
8:00a
End Date
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
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.
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
Hiking with a Ranger
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for a guided hike on the Barred Owl and Live Oak trails!
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Intro to iNaturalist
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn how to use the free app, iNaturalist, to help identify plants and animals wherever you are!
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
CCC Living History Hike
Bonham State Park
Come and join us for a hike on the Bois d'Arc Trail and learn how the History of the CCC still lives in the park today!
Aug
29
11:00a
End Date
Bird Bingo Guided Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn the basics of birding and join a ranger on a birding adventure.
Aug
29
6:00p
End Date
Jr. Ranger Explorers
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Estero's 20th Anniversary: Full Moon Hike!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Learn the phases of the moon and create your own moon phase viewer, then a new hike to view the moon phase of the evening!
Aug
29
8:30p
End Date
Aug
29
8:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Strap on you boots and join a ranger for a guided hike celebrating the full moon.
Aug
30
End Date
Aug
30
7:00a
End Date
Women's Sunrise Hike
San Angelo State Park
Start your day with fresh air, scenic views and a peaceful morning hike through the park!
Aug
30
7:30a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Aztec Caves
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us to explore the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert with a ranger or volunteer. Learn about best hiking practices and the unique desert ecosystems.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Come learn all about the park's history and wildlife on a guided adventure!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
Aug
30
11:00a
End Date
Bird Bingo Guided Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn the basics of birding and join a ranger on a birding adventure.
September 2026
Sep
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Sep
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
4
9:00a
End Date
Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Sep
4
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
4
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Sep
5
8:00a
End Date
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Family Stroll
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids out on the right foot enjoying the outdoors! Join dedicated volunteers on a FUN and easy family-friendly walk.
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
Sep
11
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
11
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Sep
12
8:00a
End Date
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Boots on the Ground: Hiking for Veteran Mental Health Awareness
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Lace up your boots and join us on a guided 3-mile moderate hike through Hueco Tanks to combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a walk in honor of those we have lost to suicide and in support of those still struggling to find a way to live after their service.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Hike Like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Sep
18
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike at Enchanted Rock Backcountry Area
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a guided hike at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Sep
18
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
18
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Sep
18
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Sep
19
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
FREE: Veterans Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike
Lockhart State Park
Show up in solidarity for our veterans, and join us for a fun (non-competitive) hike! This event is FREE for all participants.
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Birding 101 Hike
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Do you know a Girl Scout that loves birds? Bring them out to discover the birds of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park on this Ranger-guided hike!
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Sep
19
7:00p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks: Leave No Trace Hike
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
If you know a Girl Scout looking to earn their Leave No Trace badge, we've got the program for you!
Sep
20
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s southern property, acquired September of 2024. Registration is required.
Sep
25
9:00a
End Date
Sep
25
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
25
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Sep
25
8:00p
End Date
Creepy Crawlies After Dark: Night Hike 🕸️🦂
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Discover glowing scorpions, spooky sounds, and the desert’s creepy crawlies that come alive after dark.
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Veterans Mental Health Awareness Hike/Ruck
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us as we walk to break the stigma around mental health and support veterans and families impacted by the unseen wounds of service.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike - Free Community Event
Bastrop State Park
Join us for support, connection, and remembrance through rucking together as a community.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
TPWD Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join us on an easy ruck hike as we partner with Burnet VFW Post 6974 to raise awareness for a good cause.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come together in support of our veterans for a meaningful 1.8-mile Ruck Hike
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Sep
26
7:30p
End Date
Harvest Corn Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an exploration of our most popular trail under the light of the September full moon!
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
October 2026
Oct
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Oct
2
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
2
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
3
8:00a
End Date
Oct
3
8:00a
End Date
Explore the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
Oct
3
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Oct
9
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
10
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
10
6:30p
End Date
Trail of Terror: Cabin in the Woods
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Welcome to Stephen F. Austin State Park's haunted trail experience, it's dying to meat you.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Oct
16
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
17
8:00a
End Date
Grit and Grace: Women's History Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Learn the history of Government Canyon’s trailblazing women and hear stories about the positive impacts they made on the canyon.
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Oct
17
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
17
11:30a
End Date
Tracking 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn about some of the common animals of Central Texas, their scat and prints, and how to track a wounded animal using a field application of concepts!
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Oct
23
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
24
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a howlin’ good time!
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Oct
24
7:00p
End Date
Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!
Oct
24
8:00p
End Date
Hunter's Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for an exploration of our most popular trail under the light of the moon!
Oct
25
9:30a
End Date
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Oct
30
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
30
7:00p
End Date
Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!
Oct
30
8:00p
End Date
Creepy Crawlies After Dark: Night Hike 🕸️🦂
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Discover glowing scorpions, spooky sounds, and the desert’s creepy crawlies that come alive after dark.
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
31
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Oct
31
4:00p
End Date
Oct
31
7:00p
End Date
Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!
Oct
31
7:30p
End Date
Halloween in the Park: Haunted Hike 2026
Lake Whitney State Park
The trails around Lake Whitney State Park grow restless as October draws near… as horror looks you right between the eyes on Halloween night!
If you crave true chills, shadowy figures drifting between the trees, and whispers that follow you, if your dare! this is your invitation to walk on the haunted “Two Bridges Trail”.
Step into a 1 mile Haunted Hike where the darkness feels alive, the wind carries secrets, and every snap of a twig might not be just the woods… but something watching YOU!
November 2026
Nov
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Nov
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Nov
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
6
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
7
8:00a
End Date
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
You’re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for our 2nd annual Dino-bility Day - a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov
7
1:30p
End Date
Nature's Gifts
Government Canyon State Natural Area
The diverse native plants of south-central Texas have always offered food, medicine, fiber, and other gifts to people who know how to use them.
Nov
11
9:00a
End Date
Veterans Day Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Come out to Government Canyon State Natural Area and celebrate our military members with a Veterans Day Hike!
Nov
13
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
13
7:00p
End Date
Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!
Nov
14
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov
14
5:45p
End Date
Senses on the Summit Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit.
Nov
20
9:00a
End Date
Wing Walks
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for an introductory birdwatching walk in the shade.
Nov
20
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Nov
21
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov
22
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Southern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a 2.0-mile guided hike at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s newly acquired southern property.
Nov
22
1:30p
End Date
Guided Hike at Enchanted Rock Backcountry Area
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a guided hike at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, to the north of the main park.
Nov
27
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
28
9:00a
End Date
Indigenous People, Plants and Animals
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a walk with knowledgeable volunteers to explore the historical and present-day symbiotic relationship between native plants, animals and people in the Government Canyon area.
Nov
28
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Nov
28
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
Nov
29
9:30a
End Date
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
December 2026
Dec
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Dec
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Dec
4
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
5
8:00a
End Date
Dec
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec
5
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec
6
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Dec
11
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
12
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec
18
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec
20
9:30a
End Date
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
Dec
23
5:30p
End Date
Super Full Cold Moon Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Experience the nocturnal side of Enchanted Rock with our nighttime guided hike to the summit under the light of the December full moon.
Dec
25
9:00a
End Date
Christmas Morning Bird Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Who's that chirping in the trees? Join a ranger with your morning cup of coffee and take a walk on the mild side with this introductory birdwatching walk.
Dec
25
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
26
10:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
January 2027
Jan
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Jan
2
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
February 2027
Feb
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Feb
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb
13
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
March 2027
Mar
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
April 2027
Apr
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr
3
5:30p
End Date
Sunset History Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
May 2027
May
1
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
June 2027
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.