Hikes & Nature Walks
February 2023
Feb
20
End Date
StoryWalk® "The Golden Acorn"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails!
March 2023
Mar
23
8:30a
End Date
Mar
23
9:00a
End Date
Mar
23
10:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Mar
23
10:00a
End Date
A Slice of Palo Duro Pie
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about the geology that makes up each slice of Palo Duro Canyon in this short hike.
Mar
23
1:00p
End Date
Davis Mountains: 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Mar
24
7:00a
End Date
Mar
24
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Mar
24
10:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Mar
24
1:30p
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Mar
24
3:00p
End Date
CCC History Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Step into the shoes of a CCC boy as we hike through our historic park to learn about the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps. We will discuss their legacy and view examples of their craftsmanship.
Mar
24
6:00p
End Date
Spring Photo Walk
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Soak up the golden hour as we hike the Interpretive Loop in search of photo opportunities.
Mar
24
8:00p
End Date
Nature's Night Shift
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a park ranger to learn about nature’s night shift and how these animals survive in the dark!
Mar
24
8:30p
End Date
Mar
25
8:00a
End Date
Pedal, Paddle and Trek
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
🎉 Join us for guided hiking, kayaking, and bicycling in the park.
Mar
25
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!
Mar
25
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Mar
25
9:00a
End Date
Discovery Walk: Pineywoods Boardwalk Nature Trail
Lake Livingston State Park
Take a guided walk and discover the wonders of the forest!
Mar
25
9:00a
End Date
Mar
25
9:00a
End Date
Cougar Overlook Hike - *Registration Required*
San Angelo State Park
Come out for a guided hike to Cougar Overlook!
Mar
25
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Mar
25
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Mar
25
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Trail Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Mar
25
9:30a
End Date
Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Hike the Island Trail
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join our interpretive volunteer for a guided hike along the beautiful Island Trail.
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Take a Homeless Dog on a Hike!
Cleburne State Park
Homeless dogs need socializing and exercise too! Come join us and the Cleburne Animal Shelter to give these dogs a great day!
Mar
25
10:00a
End Date
Woodpecker Hike
Atlanta State Park
Join us for an introduction to woodpeckers in the park! You will learn why woodpeckers are a Keystone Species, the eight types of woodpeckers found in East Texas, and the adaptations that make woodpeckers master carpenters.
Mar
25
1:00p
End Date
Guided Nature Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join a park ranger or volunteer on a short but informative hike!
Mar
25
1:00p
End Date
Ramble with a Ranger
Caddo Lake State Park
Join a park ranger for an afternoon ramble along the Caddo Forest Trail. During this relaxed hike we will enjoy nature's beauty and explore our surroundings.
Mar
25
2:00p
End Date
Mar
25
2:00p
End Date
Navigation by Nature
Tyler State Park
Build your confidence in the outdoors with new skills to find your way.
Mar
25
2:00p
End Date
Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Mar
25
2:30p
End Date
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
Mar
25
3:30p
End Date
Springfield Walk
Fort Parker State Park
Walk one of our most popular trails and hear the history of the town of Springfield.
Mar
25
4:30p
End Date
Footsteps of the CCC
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Walk in the footsteps of the CCC and learn about how they used their ingenuity to build Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Mar
25
6:30p
End Date
Mar
25
7:00p
End Date
Night Hike Safety Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join our rangers for a quick stroll to discuss hiking at night and being safe while hiking after dark.
Mar
25
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike- Cancelled and Changed to Star Party!!
South Llano River State Park
Experience the park after dark!
Mar
25
8:30p
End Date
Sky Guide Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join our rangers for a quick stroll utilizing the SkyGuide App. We will view some of the constellations around us and listen to some of the legends we tell of them.
Mar
25
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Discover fun nighttime activities in the outdoors!
Mar
26
8:00a
End Date
Peak Challenge - Thousand Steps
Franklin Mountains State Park
Challenge yourself against some of the most difficult hikes in the Franklin Mountains.
Mar
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!
Mar
26
8:30a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Lower Sunset
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
Mar
26
8:30a
End Date
Mar
26
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Mar
26
9:00a
End Date
Mar
26
9:00a
End Date
Useful and Edible Plants
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the plants of deep south Texas and their importance to people & wildlife.
Mar
26
10:00a
End Date
Nature Journaling 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Learn how to get started in nature journaling and take time to practice your new-found skill!
Mar
26
10:00a
End Date
Ranger Led Trail Hike
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Enjoy a leisurely interpretive hike around Sheldon Lake State Park!
Mar
26
10:00a
End Date
All About Us!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park, like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Mar
26
10:00a
End Date
Women's Hike!
San Angelo State Park
Join us for a guided Women's hike on the North Side of the park!
Mar
26
2:00p
End Date
Mar
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!
Mar
29
10:00a
End Date
Rock ID Hike
Lockhart State Park
Ever wondered what types of rocks are common in Central Texas? Join us to find out!
Mar
30
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!
Mar
30
8:30a
End Date
Mar
30
9:00a
End Date
Mar
30
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool - Discovery Walk: Pineywoods Boardwalk Nature Trail
Lake Livingston State Park
Take a guided walk and discover the wonders of the forest!
Mar
30
1:00p
End Date
Davis Mountains: 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Mar
31
End Date
Beachside Grand Reopening
Galveston Island State Park
🎉 A weekend filled with festivities celebrating the renovated beachside of Galveston Island State Park.
Mar
31
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!
Mar
31
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Mar
31
10:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Mar
31
1:30p
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Mar
31
7:30p
End Date
Wonders of the Night
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Ever wonder what critters explore the park after dark?
April 2023
Apr
1
8:00a
End Date
First Saturday Guided Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a guided hike!
Apr
1
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Apr
1
9:00a
End Date
Apr
1
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
1
9:00a
End Date
Palmetto State Park - 100 Years, 100 Species
Palmetto State Park
🎉 Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks at Palmetto State Park by helping us identify 100 different species!
Apr
1
9:00a
End Date
Apr
1
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Trail Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock!
Apr
1
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in A guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.
Apr
1
10:00a
End Date
Hike the Island Trail
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Join our interpretive volunteer for a guided hike along the beautiful Island Trail.
Apr
1
10:00a
End Date
Apr
1
10:00a
End Date
Bug Eats Bug- Master Naturalist Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
Join a Texas Master Naturalist to find out how it's a bug-eat-bug world out there! Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay!
Apr
1
10:00a
End Date
Scavenger Hunt Hike
Lockhart State Park
Embark on a scavenger adventure - from vultures and insects to a scavenger-themed scavenger hunt - you won’t want to miss this fun hike!
Apr
1
2:00p
End Date
Apr
1
2:30p
End Date
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
Apr
1
6:30p
End Date
Moonlight Night Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Come join us to explore the night with a ranger led hike to look for nocturnal animals and gaze at the moon's surface.
Apr
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!
Apr
2
8:00a
End Date
Old Tin Mine Hike
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a Park Ranger or volunteer guides for a hike out to the El Paso Tin Mines, the remains of a mining operation from the early 1900s.
Apr
2
8:30a
End Date
Women's Hike - Schaeffer Shuffle
Franklin Mountains State Park
Come 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.
Apr
2
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Apr
2
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
4
6:00a
End Date
Join us Tuesday at the Park!
Fort Parker State Park
Free entry on the first Tuesday of the month! (Excluding Holidays)
Apr
5
7:30p
End Date
Pink Moon Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Experience the rising of April’s Pink Moon in this full moon hike.
Apr
6
8:30a
End Date
Apr
6
9:00a
End Date
Apr
6
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn how to identify birds in this beginner's birding class!
Apr
6
1:00p
End Date
Davis Mountains: 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Apr
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!
Apr
7
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Apr
7
10:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Apr
8
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!
Apr
8
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Apr
8
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
8
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Cleburne State Park
Have you ever wanted to learn about birds but didn't know where to start? Come join a ranger for Birding 101!
Apr
8
10:00a
End Date
Apr
8
10:00a
End Date
Hard Labor Hike
Lockhart State Park
Hear the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps and discover their legacy in this engaging hike!
Apr
8
10:00a
End Date
Predators of the Pines
Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Texas Master Naturalist and learn about survival characteristics of the wild!
Apr
8
10:00a
End Date
Apr
8
10:00a
End Date
Apr
8
2:00p
End Date
Wildflower Bingo Walk
Lockhart State Park
Learn how to identify common wildflowers, and play a game of bingo on the trails!
Apr
8
3:00p
End Date
Fossil Hike! Let's Discover the Past
Eisenhower State Park
Will you become a fossil? Join us on this fun hike and find out!
Apr
8
7:30p
End Date
Night Hike
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn about the different adaptations nocturnal animals use to survive in the dark, then join a Ranger on a walk through the night!
Apr
8
8:00p
End Date
Frog & Toad Watch
Lockhart State Park
Join a Park Ranger to search for the amphibians that call Lockhart home!
Apr
9
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Apr
9
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
13
8:30a
End Date
Apr
13
9:00a
End Date
Apr
13
1:00p
End Date
Davis Mountains: 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Apr
14
8:30a
End Date
Big Tree Natural Area Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Come along with us to view birds at the Big Tree Natural Area!
Apr
14
10:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Apr
14
7:00p
End Date
Apr
14
8:00p
End Date
Caddo Homecoming!
Caddo Lake State Park
🎉 Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and 30 years of good conservation with the Caddo Lake Institute. Walk into yesteryear at Caddo Lake State Park and try your hand at canoeing, fishing, games, art, and a sock hop! Decorate your campsite with a retro theme, visit an outreach table or local presentation, and grab a bite to eat!
Apr
15
End Date
Guided Kayak Trip and Hiking Trip
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Come and join us for a guided kayak trip and hiking trip with experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.
Apr
15
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Apr
15
8:30a
End Date
Golden-cheeked Warbler Hike - 8:30 am
South Llano River State Park
See if we can spot this endangered Hill Country bird!
Apr
15
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
15
9:00a
End Date
Beginner's Hike for Women Only
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Apr
15
10:00a
End Date
Apr
15
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
Apr
15
10:00a
End Date
CANCELED: Gifts from the Trees Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of your backyard trees in this fun walk!
*This event has been canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience!*
Apr
15
10:00a
End Date
Annual Spring Wing Ding 🦋
Dinosaur Valley State Park
🎉 Join us as we celebrate everything migratory and with wings!
Apr
15
10:00a
End Date
McKinney Falls Fest: 100-year Celebration
McKinney Falls State Park
🎉 Join us in celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks and McKinney Falls State Park's 47th anniversary!
Apr
15
2:00p
End Date
Nature Hike
Fort Boggy State Park
No local grocery store? The land provided many things for the settlers of Fort Boggy.
Apr
15
4:00p
End Date
Map and Compass Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn the basics of map and compass navigation on the Juniper Ridge trail.
Apr
16
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Apr
16
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
16
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Apr
16
9:00a
End Date
Wildflower Walk
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Apr
19
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!
Apr
20
9:00a
End Date
Apr
20
10:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn how to identify birds in this beginner's birding class!
Apr
20
1:00p
End Date
Davis Mountains: 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Apr
21
10:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Apr
21
8:45p
End Date
Night Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
*Limited availability, registration required* Gaze at the stars and hunt for scorpions on a Copper Breaks night hike!
Apr
22
8:00a
End Date
Earth Day Extravaganza
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Ready to play all day and celebrate Earth Day with some birding, games, and a movie at the amphitheater?
Apr
22
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Apr
22
8:30a
End Date
Poetry Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Release your inner Wordsmith on a special, guided hike.
Apr
22
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
22
9:00a
End Date
Apr
22
10:00a
End Date
Apr
22
10:00a
End Date
Scavenger Hunt Hike
Lockhart State Park
Embark on a scavenger adventure - from vultures and insects to a scavenger-themed scavenger hunt - you won’t want to miss this fun hike!
Apr
22
10:00a
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!
Apr
23
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Apr
27
9:00a
End Date
Apr
27
1:00p
End Date
Davis Mountains: 101
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this 1.5-mile hike.
Apr
28
10:00a
End Date
Survival Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Sharpen your survival skills on this moderate, 2-hour hike, as you encounter survival scenarios common in the Davis Mountains.
Apr
29
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
Apr
29
8:30a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join our park ranger in viewing the local and migratory birds of Stephen F. Austin
Apr
29
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Nature Hike
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Apr
29
10:00a
End Date
Apr
29
10:00a
End Date
Hard Labor Hike
Lockhart State Park
Hear the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps and discover their legacy in this engaging hike!
Apr
29
2:30p
End Date
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
Apr
29
3:00p
End Date
Fossil! Lets Hike to the Past
Eisenhower State Park
Will you become a fossil? Join us on this fun hike and find out!
Apr
30
8:30a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Aztec Caves
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
Apr
30
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Apr
30
10:00a
End Date
Aranama Nature Trail Hike
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore the flora, fauna, and history of Goliad State Park on this ranger-led 1/3-mile hike.
May 2023
May
2
6:00a
End Date
Join us Tuesday at the Park!
Fort Parker State Park
Free entry on the first Tuesday of the month! (Excluding Holidays)
May
4
9:00a
End Date
May
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!
May
5
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Night Trek
Village Creek State Park
🎉 Are you curious to experience nature in the dark? What will we see? What will we hear? Join this ranger-led hike for your chance to see the unseen, learn how nocturnal creatures communicate, and what effect the moon can have on natural cycles of plants and animals.
May
6
8:00a
End Date
First Saturday Guided Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a guided hike!
May
6
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
May
6
9:00a
End Date
May
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in A guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.
May
6
10:00a
End Date
May
6
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
May
6
10:00a
End Date
Experience Caprock!
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
🎉 Join us to learn all about Caprock! From beginner hiker tours to fishing clinics and more, you're sure to learn about and enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities and educational experiences that make Caprock Canyons State Park unique!
May
6
10:00a
End Date
Predators of the Pines - Guided Hike
Bastrop State Park
Join a Master Naturalist to discover what creatures are roaming through the Lost Pines!
May
7
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
May
11
9:00a
End Date
May
12
8:00p
End Date
May
13
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
May
13
9:00a
End Date
Mile-High Mountains Fest
Davis Mountains State Park
🎉 Please join us for a special day of fun and celebration.
May
13
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
May
13
10:00a
End Date
May
13
10:00a
End Date
Predators of the Pines
Buescher State Park
Hit the trails with a Texas Master Naturalist and learn about survival characteristics of the wild!
May
13
10:00a
End Date
May
13
10:00a
End Date
Edible Plants Walk
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore the wild treats of the woods in this fun hike!
May
13
10:00a
End Date
Family Adventure Fest
Falcon State Park
🎉 Join us for a one-day event full of wild activities for everyone to enjoy here at the park. This year's event will offer outdoor activities for all ages focusing on different skills such as archery, kayaking, fishing, outdoor cooking, camping, hiking and much more!
May
14
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
May
14
9:00a
End Date
May
18
9:00a
End Date
May
20
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
May
20
10:00a
End Date
May
20
10:00a
End Date
Scavenger Hunt Hike
Lockhart State Park
Embark on a scavenger adventure - from vultures and insects to a scavenger-themed scavenger hunt - you won’t want to miss this fun hike!
May
21
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
May
21
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
May
25
9:00a
End Date
May
27
8:30a
End Date
Birdwatching with a Ranger
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Learn the basics of identifying our winged friends!
May
27
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
May
27
10:00a
End Date
May
27
10:00a
End Date
May
27
2:30p
End Date
Plant Walk
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Find native plants in the park on a stroll through the garden.
May
28
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
May
29
8:00a
End Date
Memorial Day Hike for Veterans
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join fellow veterans for a Memorial Day Hike.
June 2023
Jun
3
8:00a
End Date
First Saturday Guided Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for a guided hike!
Jun
3
9:00a
End Date
Jun
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in A guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.
Jun
4
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Jun
4
8:30p
End Date
Full Moon Night Hike-Harmony Hill Trail
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come experience the night life at the park.
Jun
6
6:00a
End Date
Join us Tuesday at the Park!
Fort Parker State Park
Free entry on the first Tuesday of the month! (Excluding Holidays)
Jun
9
8:00p
End Date
Jun
10
End Date
A Day in the Park
Lake Colorado City State Park
🎉 Wondering what Lake Colorado City State Park has to offer? This is the day to try it all...for free!
Jun
10
10:00a
End Date
Jun
10
10:00a
End Date
Jun
11
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Jun
18
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Jun
25
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
July 2023
Jul
1
End Date
Happy Birthday Caddo Lake State Park!
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us to celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and Caddo lake State Park's birthday! We will go on a celebratory birthday hike, followed by birthday cake! Throughout the day, enjoy several interpretive programs. **Instructions below!
Jul
1
9:00a
End Date
Jul
1
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in A guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.
Jul
2
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Jul
8
10:00a
End Date
Jul
9
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Jul
14
8:00p
End Date
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
August 2023
Aug
1
6:00a
End Date
Join us Tuesday at the Park!
Fort Parker State Park
Free entry on the first Tuesday of the month! (Excluding Holidays)
Aug
5
9:00a
End Date
Aug
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in A guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Aug
11
8:00p
End Date
Aug
12
10:00a
End Date
Aug
13
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Aug
27
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
September 2023
Sep
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!
Sep
2
End Date
Sync Yourself Where "Life’s Better Outside”...at the Sinkhole!
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
🎉 Celebrate 100-years in state parks with hikes, bats, and stars! What better way to enjoy the outdoors?!
Sep
2
9:00a
End Date
Sep
2
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in A guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.
Sep
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!
Sep
3
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Sep
8
8:00p
End Date
Sep
9
10:00a
End Date
Sep
10
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
Sep
17
9:00a
End Date
Birding the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
🎉 Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you learn to identify birds by sight or sound. Join us for a fun walk and opportunity to learn something new or see a bird you have not noticed before.
October 2023
Oct
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!
Oct
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!
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
An "Un" Natural Halloween
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
🎉 Join us for An "Un" Natural Halloween! We will host morning and evening activities.
Oct
7
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in A guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.
Oct
13
7:00p
End Date
Oct
14
10:00a
End Date
Oct
20
End Date
Find Your Trail
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Embark on you next great adventure at Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Hueco Tanks 29th Annual 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
22
10:00a
End Date
Hueco Tanks 29th Annual 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
28
11:00a
End Date
The Trees at Caddo Lake
Caddo Lake State Park
The trees at Caddo Lake State Park root humans and animals together! Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks with a fall hike amongst the park's ever watchful trees.
November 2023
Nov
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!
Nov
4
9:00a
End Date
Nov
4
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in A guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.
Nov
4
10:00a
End Date
Fall Fest 2023
Mother Neff State Park
🎉 Mother Neff State Park is one of the first Texas State Parks where people have been coming for thousands of years. It’s now your turn to come explore and make memories of your own or return to make new memories. A fun fall celebration will take place featuring nature hikes, storybook trails, children's activities, demonstrations, and much more.
Nov
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!
Nov
10
7:00p
End Date
Nov
11
10:00a
End Date
December 2023
Dec
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!
Dec
2
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in A guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.
January 2024
Jan
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Enjoy the diverse plants and animals found at our park every first Saturday each month. Join us in A guided Nature Walk that highlights some of the common species of plants and animals representing the three distinct ecosystems present within the park.
Jan
12
7:00p
End Date
February 2024
Feb
9
7:00p
End Date