Hikes & Nature Walks
July 2026
Jul
15
8:30a
End Date
Honey Creek Guided Walks with Ranger Gil
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
15
9:00a
End Date
Sustainability Superheroes
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Reduce, reuse, recycle and save the day!
Jul
15
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a come-and-go program in the Visitor Center every Wednesday this summer from 1–3 PM
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Jul
16
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Walk
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for an easy nature walk with a beautiful view!
Jul
17
8:30a
End Date
Sunrise Steep Ravine Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Join park staff for an early morning guided hike!
Jul
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. Registration required for this event.
Jul
17
9:00a
End Date
Jul
17
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
17
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!
Jul
17
7:45p
End Date
Night Critter Crawl
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join the Franklin Mountains Rangers for an evening hike to explore the night life at Franklin Mountains State Park.
Jul
17
8:45p
End Date
Night Hike!
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Discover the park's night life like you never have before!
Jul
18
7:30a
End Date
Beat the Heat Morning Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
It's HOT! Let's take it slow and enjoy the outdoors.
Jul
18
8:00a
End Date
Photography Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get some tips on taking your own unique photos of the canyon!
Jul
18
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
18
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.
Jul
18
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.
Jul
18
8:30a
End Date
Birding on the New Property
Lockhart State Park
Join a Ranger to explore the new acreage at Lockhart State Park and look for birds!
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Forest Detectives Hike
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
These forests have a long and storied past... if you know how to read the trees.
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Story Book on the Trail: Summer Color!
Lake Whitney State Park
Take a stroll, enjoy the sunshine, and discover a bright and cheerful summertime story! Join us behind HQ's office as we explore "Summer Color!" a vibrant adventure that celebrates all the colors and excitement of the season. Families of all ages are invited to walk the trail, read together, and enjoy the beauty of summer.
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Plants of the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore how Native Americans utilized the plants in the area for food, clothing, tools, and more!
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Habitat Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Go “shopping” for wildlife habitat with a ranger at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Jul
18
9:00a
End Date
Jul
18
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.
Jul
18
10:00a
End Date
Hike with a Geologist
Inks Lake State Park
Take a hike through time with a Geologist, and learn how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE!
Jul
18
3:00p
End Date
Tawakoni Tracks!
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Use your deduction skills to identify animal tracks found in the park!
Jul
18
8:00p
End Date
Jul
18
8:00p
End Date
Light Trapping for Moths
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and learn about light trapping to attract bugs. Get tips on where to look for moths and other insects, how to start to identify these diverse creatures, and see some of the local moths that can be found at Bentsen!
Jul
19
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
19
9:00a
End Date
Beach Walk
Galveston Island State Park
The Gulf of Mexico is our destination. What exciting things will we see along the way?
Jul
19
9:30a
End Date
Morning Nature Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
Jul
19
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.
Jul
19
10:40a
End Date
5-Mile Trail Hike
Devils River State Natural Area - Del Norte Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger for plant identification hike at the Five- Mile Trail.
Jul
19
8:00p
End Date
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
21
9:00a
End Date
Legacy in Lockhart: Guided CCC Walk
Lockhart State Park
Hike with a ranger to learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps and their enduring legacy at Lockhart State Park!
Jul
21
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Jul
22
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
22
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a come-and-go program in the Visitor Center every Wednesday this summer from 1–3 PM
Jul
23
9:00a
End Date
Skyline Drive Geology Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Learn about our park's explosive past on this guided geology walk.
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
24
8:30a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Join a park ranger to for a low-key birdwatching adventure!
Jul
24
8:30a
End Date
Beginner's Hike at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
Jul
24
9:00a
End Date
Jul
24
9:00a
End Date
Legacy of the CCC Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy a morning hike on a trail that the CCC boys built during the 1930s and hear about their amazing impact.
Jul
24
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
24
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!
Jul
24
2:00p
End Date
Mission Tejas Geology 101!
Mission Tejas State Park
Come to Mission Tejas for a crash course on Rocks 101!
Jul
24
8:45p
End Date
Night Hike!
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Discover the park's night life like you never have before!
Jul
24
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Jul
25
8:00a
End Date
Dogs on the Dogwood
Huntsville State Park
Bring your canine companion and have them become a B.A.R.K. Ranger.
Jul
25
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
25
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.
Jul
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.
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and hike like a park ranger.
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike
Join Ranger Jordan for a guided hike to learn about our riparian areas!
Jul
25
9:00a
End Date
Ranch Life Hike
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join a ranger to learn more about the ranching heritage of Lost Maples State Natural Area!
Jul
25
9:30a
End Date
Walking through the Brush
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come join a ranger on a morning hike.
Jul
25
9:30a
End Date
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 Spur.
Jul
25
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.
Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Island Trail Hike
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Spot insects, reptiles, and more during this evening guided hike.
Jul
25
10:00a
End Date
Arts in the Park-Letters from the Lake
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Watercoloring with our natural resources.
Jul
25
10:30a
End Date
Crafts with a Ranger at Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Join us for a fun, hands-on day of creativity and nature-inspired crafting! We'll be hosting TWO craft sessions behind HQ's office. Come make something memorable, learn a little about nature knowledge along the way, and enjoy a relaxing time outdoors with family and friends.
Jul
25
3:00p
End Date
Jul
25
4:30p
End Date
Jr. Ranger Explorers
Purtis Creek State Park
Learn about Leave No Trace and explore the wonders of nature!
Jul
25
8:00p
End Date
Light Trapping for Moths
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a park naturalist and learn about light trapping to attract bugs. Get tips on where to look for moths and other insects, how to start to identify these diverse creatures, and see some of the local moths that can be found at Bentsen!
Jul
25
8:30p
End Date
Park After Dark
Purtis Creek State Park
Come out for a hike under the stars to learn about the creatures of the night! Red lights and black lights encouraged!
Jul
25
8:30p
End Date
Jul
25
8:30p
End Date
Jul
25
9:30p
End Date
Jul
26
7:30a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Agave Loop
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
Jul
26
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Jul
26
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. Registration is required.
Jul
26
9:00a
End Date
Hike to the Valley Spring Creek Waterfall
Inks Lake State Park
Join a ranger on a hike along the Valley Spring Creek Trail!
Jul
26
9:30a
End Date
Morning Nature Walk
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the wide variety of bird, plant, and animal species found in the park on this fun and informative morning walk.
Jul
26
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.
Jul
26
10:40a
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 native plants.
Jul
28
8:30p
End Date
Jul
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.
Jul
29
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join us for a come-and-go program in the Visitor Center every Wednesday this summer from 1–3 PM
Jul
29
8:00p
End Date
Full Moon Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
The sun is down, the moon is up, and we're ready to take a hike!
Jul
29
8:30p
End Date
Buck Moon Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the July "Buck" moon rise on its fullest night during a hike along Skyline Drive Trail.
Jul
29
8:30p
End Date
Night Hike *Cancelled* (Reservation Required)
Lake Brownwood State Park
Come join us to observe wildlife at night!
Jul
30
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Jul
30
10:00a
End Date
Jul
31
8:15a
End Date
B.A.R.K. Ranger Academy
Purtis Creek State Park
Bring the pups and learn what it takes to become a certified B.A.R.K. Ranger!
Jul
31
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.
Jul
31
9:00a
End Date
Jul
31
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Jul
31
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!
Jul
31
2:00p
End Date
August 2026
Aug
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Aug
1
7:30a
End Date
Guided Nature Walk
Bear Creek State Park
Join a ranger for a guided walk/hike and connect to the natural beauty, the history, and the future of the new Bear Creek State Park.
Aug
1
8:00a
End Date
Intro to Hiking for Women
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Want to spend more time in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, but unsure how to begin? Hiking is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the outdoors and provides a great source of relaxation and physical fitness.
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
1
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Aug
1
9:00a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a guided walk-through Stephen F. Austin State Park to discover edible and medicinal plants.
Aug
1
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
1
8:30p
End Date
Scorpion Scavenger Hunt
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Join us for a scorpion scavenger hunt!
Aug
2
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
2
9:00a
End Date
Frog Pond Frolic
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a short hike out to Frog Pond and explore some of the aquatic life of the park!
Aug
2
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
5
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
6
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Aug
7
9:00a
End Date
Lookout for Lizards- Herpetology Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Rangers for a morning hike to spot some of the reptiles and amphibians of the park. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Aug
7
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
7
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
8
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
8
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
8
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Aug
8
9:00a
End Date
Aug
8
9:30a
End Date
Walking through the Brush
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come join a ranger on a morning hike.
Aug
8
9:30a
End Date
Nature Walk along the Devils River
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Guided hike walk along the Devils River to learn about the native plants.
Aug
8
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
8
8:30p
End Date
Cosmic Creepy Crawlies Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a night hike on our Loop Trail! This easy hike will take brave visitors spider snuffing and scorpion spotting all the way out to the Scenic Overlook, where we will discuss some of the misconceptions about these arachnids and their presence in our constellations.
Aug
9
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
9
9:00a
End Date
Hike Like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Aug
9
10:00a
End Date
All About Us: a Guided Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to experience the park like it's your first time, on our Creekfield Lake Trail.
Aug
9
11:00a
End Date
Mythbusters: Snake Edition!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Let's bust some myths and misconceptions about snakes!
Aug
12
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
14
9:00a
End Date
Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Aug
14
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
14
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
15
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
15
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
15
9:30a
End Date
Guided Hike to Gage Canyon
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger in a plant identification hike on Gage Spur
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower Star Party
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Adults and children can view the Perseid Meteor Shower with telescopes, s'mores and more!
Aug
16
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
16
9:00a
End Date
Lookout for Lizards- Herpetology Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Rangers for a morning hike to spot some of the reptiles and amphibians of the park. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Aug
19
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
20
9:00a
End Date
Hike With Homeless Dogs
Davis Mountains State Park
Give a local shelter dog have a great time on the trail and possibly meet your new forever friend.
Aug
21
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at New Northern Enchanted Rock Property
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a first glimpse at the newest addition to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. Registration required for this event.
Aug
21
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
21
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
21
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Aug
22
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
22
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
22
9:00a
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Come join our Junior Ranger Academy and learn how to protect the outdoors, leave no trace, and hike like a park ranger.
Aug
22
9:30a
End Date
Walking through the Brush
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Come join a ranger on a morning hike.
Aug
22
9:30a
End Date
Kennard Canyon Hike
Devils River State Natural Area - Dan A. Hughes Unit
Grab your backpack and join a ranger for hike to see the geologic monolith ridge.
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
23
8:30a
End Date
Guided Hike at 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. Registration is required.
Aug
26
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
28
8:30a
End Date
Beginner's Hike at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Explore new trails, make new friends, see new sights. Beginner friendly!
Aug
28
9:00a
End Date
Master Naturalist Hike
Davis Mountains State Park
Take an introductory deep dive into the Davis Mountains on this moderate walk 'n' talk.
Aug
28
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Aug
28
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Aug
29
8:00a
End Date
Dogs on the Dogwood
Huntsville State Park
Bring your canine companion and have them become a B.A.R.K. Ranger.
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
Saturday Honey Creek Guided Walk
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Aug
29
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties.
Aug
29
9:00a
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Aug
29
8:00p
End Date
Estero's 20th Anniversary: Full Moon Hike!
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Learn the phases of the moon and create your own moon phase viewer, then a new hike to view the moon phase of the evening!
Aug
30
7:00a
End Date
Women's Sunrise Hike
San Angelo State Park
Start your day with fresh air, scenic views and a peaceful morning hike through the park!
Aug
30
9:00a
End Date
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
September 2026
Sep
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Sep
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Sep
4
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
4
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Sep
5
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Sep
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Sep
11
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
11
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Sep
12
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Abilene State Park
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park.
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Sep
12
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join us for a walk in honor of those we have lost to suicide and in support of those still struggling to find a way to live after their service.
Sep
13
9:00a
End Date
Hike Like a Geologist
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a hike through time with a geologist and learn more about ERSNA and how to make any hike a GEOLOGY HIKE! An hour plus of fairly easy hiking and observing, starting at the Summit Trail gazebo.
Sep
18
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
18
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Sep
18
9:00p
End Date
Night Hike🌙
Galveston Island State Park
The night is full of surprises, if you only know where to look.
Sep
19
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
19
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Sep
25
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Sep
25
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour for all ages and experience levels through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas. This tour is for YOU!
Sep
25
8:00p
End Date
Creepy Crawlies After Dark: Night Hike 🕸️🦂
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Discover glowing scorpions, spooky sounds, and the desert’s creepy crawlies that come alive after dark.
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Bird Walk Before Breakfast 🐦
Galveston Island State Park
Start your morning with the sights and sounds of our feathered friends!
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger or volunteer for a morning hike on our most popular trail.
Sep
26
8:30a
End Date
Veterans Mental Health Awareness Hike/Ruck
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us as we walk to break the stigma around mental health and support veterans and families impacted by the unseen wounds of service.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
TPWD Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Join us on an easy ruck hike as we partner with Burnet VFW Post 6974 to raise awareness for a good cause.
Sep
26
9:00a
End Date
Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hike
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come together in support of our veterans for a meaningful 1.8-mile Ruck Hike
Sep
26
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Sep
27
9:00a
End Date
EarthScope Adventure at Enchanted Rock
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Earth science at work inside Enchanted Rock SNA! Take a short hike with us to examine and learn about our resident EarthScope station.
October 2026
Oct
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Oct
2
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
2
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
3
8:00a
End Date
Explore the Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join dedicated volunteers for an informative and FUN hike at Government Canyon SNA
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Oct
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Oct
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Oct
9
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
10
6:30p
End Date
Trail of Terror: Cabin in the Woods
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Welcome to Stephen F. Austin State Park's haunted trail experience, it's dying to meat you.
Oct
16
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
17
8:00a
End Date
Grit and Grace: Women's History Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Learn the history of Government Canyon’s trailblazing women and hear stories about the positive impacts they made on the canyon.
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Oct
23
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
24
10:00a
End Date
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Enchanting Junior Ranger Academy
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Bex for a fun afternoon of activities and adventure at Enchanted Rock!
Oct
24
2:00p
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
24
7:00p
End Date
Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!
Oct
30
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Oct
30
7:00p
End Date
Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!
Oct
30
8:00p
End Date
Creepy Crawlies After Dark: Night Hike 🕸️🦂
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Discover glowing scorpions, spooky sounds, and the desert’s creepy crawlies that come alive after dark.
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Oct
31
4:00p
End Date
Oct
31
7:00p
End Date
Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!
November 2026
Nov
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Nov
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
6
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Nov
6
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
7
9:00a
End Date
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Nov
7
10:00a
End Date
Dino-bility Day!
Dinosaur Valley State Park
You’re invited to join us at Dinosaur Valley State Park for our 2nd annual Dino-bility Day - a celebration of accessibility, community, and outdoor recreation for people of all abilities!
Nov
7
1:30p
End Date
Nature's Gifts
Government Canyon State Natural Area
The diverse native plants of south-central Texas have always offered food, medicine, fiber, and other gifts to people who know how to use them.
Nov
11
9:00a
End Date
Veterans Day Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Come out to Government Canyon State Natural Area and celebrate our military members with a Veterans Day Hike!
Nov
13
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
13
7:00p
End Date
Haunted History Hike (Registration Required)
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Come hike and hear the haunting tales of the hills in Palo Pino Mountains State Park!
Nov
20
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a plant walk to discover the diverse native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs of Bexar County.
Nov
21
9:00a
End Date
Trek to the Dino Tracks
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.
Nov
27
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Nov
28
9:00a
End Date
Indigenous People, Plants and Animals
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Take a walk with knowledgeable volunteers to explore the historical and present-day symbiotic relationship between native plants, animals and people in the Government Canyon area.
Nov
28
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 2026
Dec
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Dec
4
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds making it the perfect place to bird-watch all year round!
Dec
4
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
5
9:00a
End Date
Dec
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Dec
11
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
18
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
25
9:30a
End Date
Wilderness Survival Hike
Lake Brownwood State Park
Join a ranger to learn about the plants and other resources native people used in our area!
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
January 2027
Jan
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Jan
2
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Jan
16
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
February 2027
Feb
1
End Date
Pictograph Tours (Reservations Required)
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us for guided pictograph tours Wednesdays through Sundays to learn more about the over 10,000 years of history at Hueco Tanks! RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call park headquarters at (915) 857-1135 to save your spots!
Feb
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Feb
13
2:00p
End Date
Kallison Ranch Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time with a short but beautiful hike to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
March 2027
Mar
6
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
April 2027
Apr
3
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Apr
3
5:30p
End Date
Sunset History Hike
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join us on a trip back in time to the historic Kallison Ranch complex.
May 2027
May
1
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
June 2027
Jun
5
10:00a
End Date
First Saturday Hike
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.