Hikes & Nature Walks
February 2021
Feb
13
8:00a
End Date
Maps 101
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Do you have trouble reading park maps? Is it hard for you to find your bearings when exploring park trails? Then this self guided hike may be right for you!
March 2021
Mar
2
End Date
StoryWalk® "Deep in the Swamp"
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
Bring the family to stroll through our self-guided and educational storybook walk-through on our trails. Let the kids release their wild side by interacting with our action prompts!
Mar
5
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!
Mar
6
10:00a
End Date
Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Reservations required. Limited to 10 participants. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171 ext 222. Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find?
Mar
6
2:00p
End Date
Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Reservations required. Limited to 10 participants. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171 ext 222. Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Mar
7
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!
Mar
12
End Date
Scavenger Hunt to explore Lake Whitney State Park
Lake Whitney State Park
It's an opportunity to find as many items as you can, while seeing all the park has to offer!
You may enjoy the challenge of finding 20 scavenger hunt items as you take in the park views.
Many may want to use their phone or camera to take pictures of yourself or group members and share with office staff or post on Facebook.
Mar
12
End Date
St Patricks Day Scavenger Hunt Hike
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy a 1-mile trail while looking for 3 hidden Lucky Charm Holiday pictures.
You can make this adventure happen with your family and friends anytime during the posted dates.
Plan about 30 minutes for the walk.
Mar
12
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Watching Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Go for a walk, and spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park.
Mar
12
6:00p
End Date
Nocturnal Night Hike
Eisenhower State Park
Mar
13
8:00a
End Date
Presa Canyon All-Day Guided Hike 03/13/2021
Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
REGISTRATION CLOSED (updated 02/28/2021)
Online registration required and limit of 10 participants. Participants will observe social distance rules throughout tour, face coverings are not expected, however it is strongly encouraged to bring one.
This guided hike takes participants into remote areas of the Seminole and Presa Canyons.
Mar
13
9:00a
End Date
Sheldon Lake State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SOLD OUT)
Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center
This workshop is full and no longer taking reservations.
Mar
13
10:00a
End Date
Bird Walk on the Trailway
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Reservations required. Limited to 10 participants. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171 ext 222. Join our guided birding walk on the State Trailway. How many species can we find?
Mar
13
10:00a
End Date
Mar
13
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Mar
13
1:00p
End Date
Track & Scat Bingo Hike
Lockhart State Park
Who pooped in the park? Join us to find out and play a fun game of bingo on the trails! Registration required.
Mar
13
2:00p
End Date
Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Reservations required. Limited to 10 participants. Make reservations by calling (940) 328-1171 ext 222. Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
Mar
19
9:00a
End Date
Guided Bird Watching Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Go for a walk, and spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park.
Mar
19
10:00a
End Date
Mar
20
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Mar
20
2:00p
End Date
Catfish Point Trail Guided Hike
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Get outside and enjoy an afternoon on the trail!
Mar
27
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
April 2021
Apr
2
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!
Apr
3
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Apr
10
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Apr
17
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
Apr
24
9:30a
End Date
McKinney Falls State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Central Texas (SOLD OUT)
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
Apr
24
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
May 2021
May
1
9:30a
End Date
McKinney Falls State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Central Texas (Registration Open)
McKinney Falls State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
May
1
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
May
2
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!
May
8
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
May
15
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
May
22
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
May
29
11:00a
End Date
Nature Hike
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
Join a park ranger for a guided nature hike
September 2021
Sep
5
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!
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
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!
November 2021
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
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!
December 2021
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!