Hikes & Nature Walks
September 2021
Sep
29
9:00a
End Date
Sep
30
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Sep
30
9:00a
End Date
October 2021
Oct
1
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round!
Oct
1
9:00a
End Date
Golden Anniversary Festival
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
Join us at Devil's Sinkhole to celebrate 50 years as a National Natural Landmark!
Oct
1
7:45p
End Date
Night Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
*Limited availability, registration required* Creatures of the night from scorpions to bats might make an appearance on this hike. Anything is possible! Join us for a hike to see some of these creatures.
Oct
2
8:15a
End Date
Bird and Nature Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Take a guided stroll through the park with a ranger!
Oct
2
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Nature Hike 10/02/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
2
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Oct
2
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a short hike as we learn about the native plants that inhabit the three ecozones present at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Oct
2
10:00a
End Date
Golden Anniversary Festival
Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area
Join us at Devil's Sinkhole to celebrate 50 years as a National Natural Landmark!
Oct
2
10:00a
End Date
Gifts from the Trees Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of your backyard trees in this fun walk!
Oct
2
10:00a
End Date
Oct
2
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!
Oct
2
10:30a
End Date
Oct
2
2:00p
End Date
Oct
2
2:00p
End Date
Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a short hike as we learn about the native plants that inhabit the three ecozones present at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Oct
2
2:00p
End Date
Oct
2
7:00p
End Date
Oct
2
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike
McKinney Falls State Park
Come experience the trails at night! ***Registration required***
Oct
2
8:30p
End Date
Blacklight Night Hike!
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us on October 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd as we search with a blacklight for scorpions and "sniff" for spiders!
Blacklights are provided but feel free to bring your own as they are in limited supply.
Oct
3
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; it's the perfect place to bird watch all year round!
Oct
3
8:00a
End Date
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Bird Sleuths of the Two Bridges Trail
Lake Whitney State Park
Explore the 1-mile trail with a master naturalist as you become a bird sleuth.
Call or email Rita at the park to sign up. Group sizes will be limited to 15 to allow distancing and ability to hear everything.
Oct
3
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike - 10/03/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Oct
9
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds!
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Nature Hike 10/09/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Oct
9
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Oct
9
9:30a
End Date
Butterfly Sanctuary
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn how to build your own butterfly sanctuary in the Bentsen gardens.
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
CCC Hike - Guided tour of the Bois d' Arc Trail
Bonham State Park
Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) features hidden around the park and on the Bois d' Arc Trail.
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Canyon Walk & Talk: Colors in Nature
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Get acquainted with the geology, flora, and fauna of the park through color!
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Oct
9
10:30a
End Date
Oct
9
11:30a
End Date
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Oct
9
7:45p
End Date
Night Hike
Copper Breaks State Park
*Limited availability, registration required* Creatures of the night from scorpions to bats might make an appearance on this hike. Anything is possible! Join us for a hike to see some of these creatures.
Oct
9
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike
McKinney Falls State Park
Come experience the trails at night! ***Registration required***
Oct
9
8:30p
End Date
Blacklight Night Hike!
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us on October 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd as we search with a blacklight for scorpions and "sniff" for spiders!
Blacklights are provided but feel free to bring your own as they are in limited supply.
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike - 10/10/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
10
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a hike and complete your activity book to earn pins!
Oct
12
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
13
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
14
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Oct
14
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
14
10:00a
End Date
Nature Nuts
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explore the park with your friendly neighborhood Park Ranger!
Oct
15
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
16
End Date
27th Annual Interpretive Fair
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Bring the whole family to the 27th Annual Interpretive Fair to learn about the history and landscape of Hueco Tanks!
Oct
16
8:15a
End Date
Bird and Nature Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Take a guided stroll through the park with a ranger!
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Nature Hike 10/16/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
16
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Oct
16
10:30a
End Date
Oct
16
11:00a
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Oct
16
1:00p
End Date
Oct
16
1:00p
End Date
Canyon Walk & Talk: Colors in Nature
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Get acquainted with the geology, flora, and fauna of the park through color!
Oct
16
7:30p
End Date
Spiders of the Night
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Friend or foe? Uncover the secrets of spiders and learn how to sniff them out.
Oct
16
8:30p
End Date
Blacklight Night Hike!
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us on October 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd as we search with a blacklight for scorpions and "sniff" for spiders!
Blacklights are provided but feel free to bring your own as they are in limited supply.
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Sunday Honey Creek Nature Hike - 10/17/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
17
7:30p
End Date
Almost Full Moon Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
**registration required** Join us for a hike under the light of the moon!
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Oct
22
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
22
6:30p
End Date
Garner State Park | Two Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | San Antonio Area (SOLD OUT)
Garner State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
23
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 10/23/2021
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required and limit of 25 participants.
This guided hike takes participants into remote areas of the Seminole and Presa Canyons.
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Nature Hike 10/23/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
23
9:30a
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.
Oct
23
10:00a
End Date
Oct
23
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Peer into the world of little bugs and big battles in this fascinating walk!
Oct
23
10:30a
End Date
Oct
23
3:30p
End Date
Oct
23
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike
McKinney Falls State Park
Come experience the trails at night! ***Registration required***
Oct
23
8:30p
End Date
Blacklight Night Hike!
Fairfield Lake State Park
Join us on October 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd as we search with a blacklight for scorpions and "sniff" for spiders!
Blacklights are provided but feel free to bring your own as they are in limited supply.
Oct
24
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
24
11:00a
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Oct
24
2:00p
End Date
Oct
24
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a hike and complete your activity book to earn pins!
Oct
28
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Oct
28
10:00a
End Date
Nature Nuts
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Explore the park with your friendly neighborhood Park Ranger!
Oct
29
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
30
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Honey Creek Nature Hike 10/30/21
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek!
Oct
30
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Oct
30
9:30a
End Date
Huntsville State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SOLD OUT)
Huntsville State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
30
9:30a
End Date
Palmetto State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SOLD OUT)
Palmetto State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Oct
30
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!
Oct
30
11:00a
End Date
Oct
30
6:00p
End Date
Ghost Stories at the Chimney
Bonham State Park
Hear local ghost stories collected by a storytelling bard.
Oct
30
6:00p
End Date
5th Annual Halloween Boo Camp
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Come join us for a night of family fun this Halloween!
Oct
30
7:00p
End Date
Oct
30
7:30p
End Date
Oct
30
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike
McKinney Falls State Park
Come experience the trails at night! ***Registration required***
November 2021
Nov
4
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Nov
5
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; the perfect place to bird watch year round!
Nov
6
9:30a
End Date
McKinney Falls State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Austin Area (SOLD OUT)
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Seeds and their Secrets Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of our native seeds in this fun walk!
Nov
7
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; the perfect place to bird watch year round!
Nov
7
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a hike and complete your activity book to earn pins!
Nov
11
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Nov
13
8:00a
End Date
Bird Outing
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Join the Texas Master Naturalists: Rolling Plains chapter to look for birds!
Nov
13
10:00a
End Date
Nov
14
8:15a
End Date
Bird and Nature Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Take a guided stroll through the park with a ranger!
Nov
18
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Nov
19
6:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Join a park ranger on this guided night hike and learn about nocturnal wildlife.
Nov
20
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 11/20/2021
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required and limit of 25 participants. This guided only hike takes participants into remote areas of the Park.
Nov
20
9:00a
End Date
Birding for Beginners
Hill Country State Natural Area
Join a park ranger for this introduction to birding and a guided hike to practice your new skills.
Nov
20
10:00a
End Date
Nov
21
2:30p
End Date
Junior Ranger Explorers
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Join a ranger on a hike and complete your activity book to earn pins!
Nov
25
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Nov
26
10:00a
End Date
#OptOutside Hike
Lockhart State Park
Skip the craziness of the mall this Black Friday. Go on a hike instead!
Nov
28
8:15a
End Date
Bird and Nature Tour
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Take a guided stroll through the park with a ranger!
December 2021
Dec
2
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Dec
4
6:30a
End Date
Sunrise Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Join a park ranger for an early morning guided hike to a scenic overlook.
Dec
4
10:00a
End Date
Nature Walk
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a short hike as we learn about the native plants that inhabit the three ecozones present at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Dec
5
8:00a
End Date
Birding Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park is home to over 300 species of birds; the perfect place to bird watch year round!
Dec
9
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Dec
11
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 12/11/2021
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required.
Dec
16
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Dec
18
6:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Hill Country State Natural Area
Join a park ranger on this guided night hike and learn about nocturnal wildlife.
Dec
23
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
Dec
30
9:00a
End Date
Scenic Overlook Nature Hike
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us every Thursday for an easy nature hike with a beautiful view!
January 2022
Jan
15
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 01/15/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required.
February 2022
Feb
12
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 02/12/2022
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
Online registration required.