Hikes & Nature Walks
August 2025
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
Sneak-Peek Hike **Reservation Required, Experience Recommended** **RESCHEDULED**
Lake Brownwood State Park
We are excited to announce that we will be offering an opportunity to explore our newly acquired property!
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Goose Island State Park
Discover the birds that call Goose Island State Park home!
Aug
29
10:00a
End Date
Aug
29
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
29
7:00p
End Date
Sunset Hike
Possum Kingdom State Park
Take a leisurely stroll through hardwood forests to a charming sunset overlook with the best view on the Lake. Along the way you'll learn all about the rich history and diverse environment that make Possum Kingdom a truly magical place. Make sure to bring plenty of drinking water and wear closed-toed shoes. Meet up at the Lakeview Trailhead in the Primitive Parking area.
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Bat Walk and Talk
Guadalupe River State Park
Let's kick off International Bat Night (weekend) a day early!
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Marvels: Nighttime Navigators
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our nocturnal creatures’ secrets to success.
Aug
29
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of mysteries... if you know where to look.
Aug
29
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike!
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Discover the park's night life like you never have before!
Aug
29
9:00p
End Date
Nightime Critter Crawl!
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Join Park Rangers on a short night hike to see some nocturnal animals.
Aug
30
8:00a
End Date
Steep Ravine Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Join the park interpreter for an early morning guided hike!
Aug
30
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
30
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
30
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Nature Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore the park's primitive side on a guided nature walk.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Grounded in Nature Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Stroll along with us as we explore the park in the morning, we'll listen to the birds chirp, the river babble, and take meditative breaks.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Summer Color! Storybook on the Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Step into a vibrant world of storytelling with “Summer Color!”, a delightful children’s book by Diana Murray & Zoey Persico. Follow the Two Bridges Trail as you read this amazing story, come and watch it come alive alongside the colors of nature that inspired it. This immersive storybook hike invites families and readers of all ages to explore the outdoors through a joyful, colorful tale.
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
Aug
30
9:15a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guide hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Aug
30
10:00a
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
30
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
30
10:00a
End Date
CCC Camp Hike
Possum Kingdom State Park
Walk in the footsteps of the men who built Possum Kingdom State Park in 1941.
Aug
30
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants, animals, and some of its history.
Aug
30
8:00p
End Date
Sky Island Wonders
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn why our sky island is so wonderful during the evening on this walk 'n' talk.
Aug
30
8:00p
End Date
Aug
30
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 for thousands of years!
Aug
30
8:30p
End Date
Aug
31
7:30a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Upper Sunset
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
Aug
31
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
31
9:00a
End Date
Storybook Stroll
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Take a stroll through a story, where every step brings a new adventure to life!
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Patriotic Duck Scramble Hunt
Lake Whitney State Park
Can you crack the word code? Come celebrate Labor Day with a festive Patriotic Duck Scramble! Hunt for red, white and blue-themed duckies hidden along the scenic Two Bridges Trail. Collect all 12 letters from each duck to solve a surprise word scramble and unlock a special holiday message.
Aug
31
9:00a
End Date
Aug
31
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.
September 2025
Sep
1
9:00a
End Date
Sep
1
9:00a
End Date
Sep
4
8:30a
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.
Sep
4
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
4
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Sep
5
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
5
9:00a
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
5
9:00a
End Date
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
Sep
5
8:00p
End Date
Sep
5
8:00p
End Date
UV Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
See Dinosaur Valley in a new light by finding out what nocturnal critters glow under UV!
Sep
6
8:00a
End Date
Steep Ravine Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Join the park interpreter for an early morning guided hike!
Sep
6
8:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness March 2025
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us in bringing awareness to the plight of those who have served our country!
Sep
6
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.
Sep
6
8:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike
Tyler State Park
Join us at Tyler State Park on Sept. 6 for our first annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Hike.
Sep
6
8:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck March
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us as McKinney Falls State Park hosts the 2nd Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck on September 6, 2025.
Sep
6
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
6
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all birders (and non-birders)! We'll stroll through the park looking and listening for different bird species.
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Nature Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore the park's primitive side on a guided nature walk.
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Veterans Suicide Awareness Beach Walk & Ruck
Galveston Island State Park
Whether you're walking in memory, in support, or for your own healing, your steps make a difference
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Color Wheel Hike - Self Guided
Eisenhower State Park
Can you find all the colors of the color wheel on the trails?
Sep
6
9:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
6
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Sep
6
9:30a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guided hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Sep
6
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.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Sep
6
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants, animals, and some of its history.
Sep
6
5:30p
End Date
Jack County Sunset Hike
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join our Texas Master Naturalists for a sunset guided hike along the trailway.
Sep
6
7:30p
End Date
September Full Moon Hike
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a Full Moon Hike under the September Harvest Moon!
Sep
6
8:00p
End Date
Sep
6
9:00p
End Date
Full Moon Shoreline Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a ranger and park volunteers for the unique experience of walking along the water's edge with only the light of the full moon as a guide.
Sep
7
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
7
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
7
9:00a
End Date
Prairie on Fire: A Hike of New Growth
Galveston Island State Park
Experience Galveston Island’s wild side in a way few ever have!
Sep
7
9:30a
End Date
The Lower Pecos Canyon Plant Diversity
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger in a plant identification hike on Gage Canyon.
Sep
7
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.
Sep
11
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
12
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
12
9:00a
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
12
9:00a
End Date
Mothing for Beginners
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Enter the fascinating world of moths and discover the beauty of these diverse butterfly relatives.
Sep
12
10:00a
End Date
Sep
12
4:00p
End Date
Sep
12
7:00p
End Date
Sep
13
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Sep
13
8:00a
End Date
Steep Ravine Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Join the park interpreter for an early morning guided hike!
Sep
13
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Nature Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore the park's primitive side on a guided nature walk.
Sep
13
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
13
9:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dinosaur Valley is happy to announce we will be partnering with Girl Scouts Love State Parks again!
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Sep
13
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Sep
13
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.
Sep
13
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep
13
2:00p
End Date
Sep
13
4:30p
End Date
Walk, Talk, & Draw
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
We are going to walk.
We are going to talk.
We are going to draw.
Sep
13
6:00p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for several nature activities after dark!
Sep
13
6:00p
End Date
Sep
13
6:30p
End Date
TPWD Veteran Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Hike
Cedar Hill State Park
Come out to join us for a candle-lit Remembrance Walk along the Shoreline Trail.
Sep
13
7:00p
End Date
Sep
13
7:30p
End Date
Sky Island Wonders
Davis Mountains State Park
Come learn why our sky island is so wonderful during the evening on this walk 'n' talk.
Sep
14
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
14
9:00a
End Date
Sep
14
9:30a
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
14
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.
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Compass Quest
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn compass skills with an interactive scavenger hunt!
Sep
14
10:00a
End Date
Five Mile Trail
Devils River State Natural Area - Del Norte Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger for a plant identification hike along the ridge of the five-mile trail.
Sep
14
11:00a
End Date
Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
Sep
14
1:30p
End Date
Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Purtis Creek State Park
Connect with fellow Girl Scouts and experience the nature at Purtis Creek!
Sep
16
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Sep
17
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, to the north of the main park.
Sep
17
9:00a
End Date
Beauty after the burn
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger and volunteers to discover how our landscape has recovered after a wildfire.
Sep
18
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
18
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Sep
19
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
19
9:00a
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
19
10:00a
End Date
Sep
19
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of mysteries... if you know where to look.
Sep
20
8:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Carry the Weight: Ruck Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep
20
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
20
8:30a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Activities
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us for to learn about veteran mental health and support resources.
Sep
20
8:30a
End Date
FREE: Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike
Lockhart State Park
Join us to raise awareness about the high rates of suicide among veterans.
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Nature Walk on the Wild Side
Davis Mountains State Park
Explore the park's primitive side on a guided nature walk.
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Veteran's Ruck Hike (Suicide Awareness Month)
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us in support of our Veteran's during this Suicide Awareness Month ruck hike!
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Veterans Suicide Awareness Hike
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Carry the Weight: Ruck Hike
Sep
20
9:00a
End Date
Veterans Suicide Awareness Walk
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Walk with us through the Pineywoods to honor veterans we have lost to suicide and to support those finding their place after their service
Sep
20
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Sep
20
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.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants, animals, and some of its history.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Carry the Weight: Ruck Together to Combat Veteran Suicide.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
National Estuaries Week: Bay Exploration🌊
Galveston Island State Park
Celebrate the wonders of Galveston Bay during National Estuaries Week!
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Guided Hike to Hill Country Rock Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Del Norte Unit
Step back into time and learn about the rock art at Hill Country Rock Shelter.
Sep
20
10:00a
End Date
Sep
20
9:00p
End Date
Sep
21
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
21
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek SNA *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek SNA with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Sep
21
9:30a
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
21
9:30a
End Date
Guided Nature Walks Along the Devils River
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Join park ranger on a guided nature walk along the Devils River. You are sure to see some interesting riparian vegetation and birds along the way!
Sep
21
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.
Sep
24
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!
Sep
25
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Help a homeless dog have a great time on the trail!
Sep
25
10:00a
End Date
Tide Talk and Walk
Mustang Island State Park
Join a Ranger on a morning stroll along the beach! Learn about barrier island ecology & see what sorts of animals we can spot along the way!
Sep
26
9:00a
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
26
10:00a
End Date
Sep
26
10:00a
End Date
Sep
27
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
27
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all birders (and non-birders)! We'll stroll through the park looking and listening for different bird species.
Sep
27
8:30a
End Date
Marfa Bird Club @ DMSP
Davis Mountains State Park
Want to meet other birders in our neck of the woods? Come join this new(ish), local birding club as they explore our great park.
Sep
27
8:30a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk/Ruck
Government Canyon State Natural Area
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
27
8:30a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come together in support of our veterans for a meaningful 1.8-mile Ruck Hike
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
First Week of Fall Guided Hike
McKinney Falls State Park
Come welcome the new season at McKinney Falls and join our Guided Hike!
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join us on an easy ruck or hike as we partner with Burnet VFW Post 6974 to raise awareness for a good cause.
Sep
27
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.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck March/Hike
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join us as we bring awareness for our veterans, service members, families, and friends.
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
Veterans Suicide Awareness Hike
Garner State Park
Join us for a hike 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
27
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk & Ruck Hike
South Llano River State Park
Join us at South Llano River State Park for our First Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Walk and Ruck Hike on September 27, 2025!
Sep
27
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Join us on a guided hike to learn about many of the park's plants, animals, and some of its history.
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Sep
27
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk Along the Devils River
Devils River State Natural Area - Del Norte Unit
Guided nature walks along the Devils River to explore the riparian vegetation and birds.
Sep
27
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
27
5:00p
End Date
Healing Heroes Hike
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Hike with us to bring attention to Veterans Suicide Awareness Month
Sep
27
8:00p
End Date
Sep
28
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Sep
28
9:30a
End Date
Guided Hike to Sunburst Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Come on a guided hike to the past!
Learn about the rock art at Sunburst Shelter.
Sep
28
11:00a
End Date
Dinosaur Hunt
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Track down the dinosaurs that have gotten loose in Dinosaur Valley!
October 2025
Oct
2
8:30a
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.
Oct
2
10:00a
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.
Oct
3
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
3
9:00a
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
4
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
4
8:30a
End Date
Grit and Grace: Women's History Hike in Memory of Kyle Cunningham
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month. Let's kick off the celebration with a hike honoring the women whose efforts led to this land's preservation. We will be hiking this time in memory of one of Government Canyon's founding mothers, Kyle Cunningham, who passed away in May 2025.
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Oct
4
9:30a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us to learn about flowers in bloom and other plants in the park!
Oct
4
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
4
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct
4
11:00a
End Date
Namaste in Nature
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join us for a peaceful morning of gentle yoga and forest bathing.
Oct
4
7:15p
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.
Oct
5
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
5
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
5
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
5
9:30a
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.
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Native Plants
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Native Plants
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Native Plants
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
9
10:00a
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.
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Native Plants
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
10
9:00a
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
Morning Hike with a Ranger (Hands on Rock)
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Rocks are high and low... oh the places they go! and have been...
Oct
11
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Oct
11
8:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're focused on our ANCIENT history. Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
11
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
11
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.
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
This October is Government Canyon's 20th Anniversary month, and we've scheduled a series of activities to celebrate! This weekend, we're focused on our ANCIENT history. Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
11
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
11
6:30p
End Date
Trail of Terror
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Fear awaits you...are you ready for Stephen F. Austin State Park's haunted trail experience?
Oct
12
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
12
11:30a
End Date
Wild Plants Unlimited Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Texas Master Naturalists Constance Weaver and Stephen Bishop and find examples of the many native plants used by the First Peoples in Enchanted Rock SNA.
Oct
16
10:00a
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.
Oct
17
9:00a
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
9:00a
End Date
Morning Hike with a Ranger (Hands on Rock)
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Rocks are everywhere! Oh the places they go... and have been.
Oct
18
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
18
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
18
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
TX Pollinator BioBlitz (Ranger Guided)
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us in this statewide BioBlitz to record as many pollinators as we can for continued conservation efforts!
Oct
18
10:00a
End Date
31st Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!
Oct
18
3:00p
End Date
Path of the Bison
Bison seem to keep on the path...
Oct
18
9:00p
End Date
Oct
19
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek SNA *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek SNA with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Oct
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.
Oct
19
9:30a
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.
Oct
19
10:00a
End Date
31st Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
It's time for our Annual Community Fair! Come on out for a fun weekend full of tours, presentations, demonstrations, rock climbing and much more!
Oct
19
11:00a
End Date
Tracking 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn about some of the common animals of Central Texas, their prints, and how to track a wounded animal.
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Oct
23
10:00a
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.
Oct
24
9:00a
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
25
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Oct
25
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
25
10:00a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Halloween Hike
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a howlin’ good time for our B.A.R.K. ranger Halloween hike!
Oct
25
12:00p
End Date
Creature Features
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your spookiest friends and stop by the different booths highlighting cool animal adaptations on Saturday, October 25th in celebration of Halloween!
Oct
25
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
25
6:00p
End Date
Oct
25
6:30p
End Date
Adapted for the Night Hike *RSVP REQUIRED*
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Eyes that shine, ears that hear, join us to explore the wild after dark...if you dare!
Oct
26
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
30
10:00a
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.
Oct
31
9:00a
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!
November 2025
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Nov
1
9:00a
End Date
Nov
1
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Nov
1
2:00p
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
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!
Nov
2
9:30a
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.
Nov
5
5:30p
End Date
Beaver Moon Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy the beautiful full moon as it rises over the Davis Mountains. During November it's called the Beaver Moon.
Nov
6
10:00a
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.
Nov
7
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
7
9:00a
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
8
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Nov
8
8:00a
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
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.
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate inclusion, adventure, and the great outdoors at Dino-bility Day - a fun-filled, accessible event for all ages and abilities!
Nov
9
9:00a
End Date
Fall Plant Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a hike in search of fall color. Learn to identify local wildflowers, and take photos if you wish.
Nov
11
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Nov
13
10:00a
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.
Nov
14
9:00a
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
15
9:00a
End Date
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Nov
15
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
15
9:00p
End Date
Nov
16
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek SNA *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek SNA with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Nov
20
10:00a
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.
Nov
21
9:00a
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
22
8:30a
End Date
Nov
22
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Nov
22
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
22
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!
Nov
27
10:00a
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.
Nov
27
10:00a
End Date
Guided Turkey Hike
Galveston Island State Park
There has never been a Wild Turkey recorded in the park, but that won’t stop us from looking for one!
Nov
28
9:00a
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
10:00a
End Date
Hike Off the Turkey
Caddo Lake State Park
After sleeping in, take a leisurely hike through the forest with a ranger to hike off that Thanksgiving meal!
Nov
28
10:00a
End Date
Walk Off the Stuffing
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join a Ranger as we walk off the stuffing from Thanksgiving.
Nov
28
1:00p
End Date
Hike Off the Leftovers
Caddo Lake State Park
We know you had leftovers for lunch... Now, come hike that off too on a different hiking trail!
Nov
28
6:00p
End Date
Night Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Sunset can transform a familiar trail into a new environment with sights and sounds not experienced during daylight.
Nov
29
9:00a
End Date
Nov
29
10:00a
End Date
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Nov
29
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.
December 2025
Dec
4
10:00a
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.
Dec
5
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
5
9:00a
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
6
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
Dec
6
9:00a
End Date
Dec
6
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Dec
6
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Dec
9
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
11
10:00a
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.
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Geology
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
12
9:00a
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
13
8:00a
End Date
Second Saturday Birdwatching
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join us on the second Saturday of the month to bird watch with a knowledgeable volunteer!
Dec
13
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.
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Dec
18
10:00a
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.
Dec
19
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
19
9:00a
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
20
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
20
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.
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Dec
20
9:00p
End Date
Dec
21
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
21
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Walk at Honey Creek SNA *Registration Required*
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Join us this fall for a special opportunity to explore the newest addition to Honey Creek SNA with State Natural Area Superintendent, Gilbert, as your guide!
Dec
21
9:00a
End Date
Winter SOLE-stice Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join a ranger on a hike celebrating the first day of Winter!
Dec
22
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
23
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
24
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
25
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
25
10:00a
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.
Dec
26
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
26
9:00a
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
27
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
27
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Dec
27
9:00a
End Date
Dec
27
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.
Dec
27
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!
Dec
28
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
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.
Dec
29
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
30
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
31
End Date
Holiday Heritage Trail Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Take a hike on our self-guided Holiday Trail!
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
January 2026
Jan
1
6:45a
End Date
First Day Hike - Sunrise Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Begin 2026 with a sunrise walk on the beach at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan
1
8:30a
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.
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Family-Friendly Morning Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Start your kids' new year on the right foot enjoying the outdoors at Government Canyon State Natural Area!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike - Bird Walk
Galveston Island State Park
Kick off 2026 with a refreshing Bird Walk at Galveston Island State Park!
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
First Day Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us for the annual nationwide First Day Hike here at Caddo Lake State Park!
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Poetry Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Spend a morning reading and composing poetry in nature while hiking Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Jan
1
9:30a
End Date
First Day Hike: Bluff Spurs
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Celebrate the first day of the new year with an adventure on the Bluff Spurs Trail.
Jan
1
10:00a
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.
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Tails to the Trails
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Ease into the new year with your favorite canine friend on a guided dog-walk along the Savannah Loop Trail.
Jan
1
1:00p
End Date
First Day Hike: Trek to the Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Jan
3
8:00a
End Date
Guided Hike to the Protected Habitat Area
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Ready for a longer hike? Join experienced guides for an all-day excursion into the farthest reaches of Government Canyon SNA.
Jan
3
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Jan
3
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan
3
6:00p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us for a short hike in the Frontcountry under the silvery light of the moon.
Jan
8
10:00a
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.
Jan
10
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.
Jan
10
9:00a
End Date
Jan
13
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Jan
15
10:00a
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.
Jan
17
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Jan
17
9:00p
End Date
Jan
18
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.
Jan
22
10:00a
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.
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Jan
24
9:00a
End Date
Jan
29
10:00a
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.
February 2026
Feb
5
8:30a
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.
Feb
5
10:00a
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.
Feb
7
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Feb
7
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb
10
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Feb
12
10:00a
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.
Feb
14
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.
Feb
19
10:00a
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.
Feb
21
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Feb
21
9:00p
End Date
Feb
26
10:00a
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.
Feb
28
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
March 2026
Mar
5
8:30a
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.
Mar
5
10:00a
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.
Mar
7
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Mar
7
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Mar
10
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Mar
12
10:00a
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.
Mar
14
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.
Mar
14
10:00a
End Date
Caddo Adventure Day (Day 3 - Main Event)
Caddo Lake State Park
Choose your adventure at our 3rd annual Caddo Adventure Day! Participate in archery, fishing, paddling, hiking, learning, and more, throughout multiple days, all inside our beautiful park!
Mar
19
10:00a
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.
Mar
21
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Mar
21
9:00p
End Date
Mar
26
10:00a
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.
Mar
28
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
April 2026
Apr
2
10:00a
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.
Apr
4
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Apr
4
10:00a
End Date
1st Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr
9
10:00a
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.
Apr
11
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.
Apr
14
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Apr
16
10:00a
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.
Apr
18
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Apr
18
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.
Apr
18
9:00p
End Date
Apr
23
10:00a
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.
Apr
25
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
Apr
30
10:00a
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.
May 2026
May
2
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
May
9
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.
May
12
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
May
16
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
May
16
9:00p
End Date
May
23
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
June 2026
Jun
6
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Jun
9
10:00a
End Date
Nature's Classroom - Home School Program
Davis Mountains State Park
This monthly outdoor education program promises a fun and educational time for kids and parents.
Jun
13
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.
Jun
20
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Jun
20
9:00p
End Date
Jun
27
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
July 2026
Jul
4
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
Jul
11
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.
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Jul
18
9:00p
End Date
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
August 2026
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
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
15
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Aug
15
9:00p
End Date
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
September 2026
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
CCC History Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park!
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
19
10:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Hike
Abilene State Park
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents!
Sep
19
9:00p
End Date
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail.
December 2026
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
December 2027
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
December 2028
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?
December 2029
Dec
31
9:30p
End Date
Black Light Hike & Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!
Fort Parker State Park
Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?