Join Park Ranger Lory on the Two Bridges Trail for a 1½-hour mindful walk, meditation moments, and reflective pauses. Choose a Zenful question or thought to guide your reflections as we share insights, breathe deeply, and welcome clarity, calm, and new happiness endeavors for 2026.
Bring your favorite brew and enjoy a peaceful hike filled with feathered chatter and nature’s beauty. This family-friendly event offers a chance to slow down and connect with the outdoors while enjoying birdwatching with a park staff and fellow nature enthusiasts.
2nd Annual Halloween in the Park at Lake Whitney State Park is creeping up! Join us for a night of frightful fun and festive chills on the Horseshoe Loop & Towash Forest trail! Don your costumes and bring your courage—it’s going to be a hauntingly good time!
Don’t let your heart stay two sizes too small—come gather with us in downtown Whitney, Texas for the 17th Annual Grinch Festival & Parade! The Who’s will be cheering, the lights will be glowing, and at 6:00 PM sharp, our very own Lake Whitney State Park Christmas float will be rolling down the street—Grinchy spirit and all!
A flutter of color awaits! Join us for Painted Wings at Lake Whitney State Park, a colorful, family-friendly educational program to learn all about our native butterflies. Learn about the fascinating life cycles, habits, and local species of these delicate pollinators.
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing all you can see in the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through these astronomical wonders.
Can you crack the word code? Come celebrate Labor Day with a festive Patriotic Duck Scramble! Hunt for red, white and blue-themed duckies hidden along the scenic Two Bridges Trail. Collect all 12 letters from each duck to solve a surprise word scramble and unlock a special holiday message.
A rafter of sneaky turkeys are hiding out on our Two Bridges Trail! Slip on your favorite boots and get ready to walk, wobble, or strut your stuff along the one-mile hike to find those gobblers. Each turkey has a special word—collect them all and put the words together to form a funny sentence! Bring your finished phrase to our office team to claim your prize.
Join us for All Things Red, a fun, self-guided adventure celebrating Valentine’s weekend at Lake Whitney State Park. This family-friendly activity invites visitors to explore the park while searching for all things red.
Join us for a relaxed, guided morning hike where we’ll sip coffee, slow down, and explore the birds of Central Texas. We’ll discover both spring migrants returning to the area and resident birds that call Lake Whitney home year-round—while learning how to spot, hear, and understand them.
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What is Geocaching? It is the ultimate treasure hunt! This outdoor adventure has participants use the Geocaching app and/or a GPS device to navigate to cleverly hidden containers called geocaches. There are millions of geocaches in 190 countries waiting to be discovered—there are some near you right now. Let's start this treasure hunt!
Join us at Lake Whitney State Park as we celebrate the storybook Because of an Acorn. This family-friendly activity combines reading, exploration, and nature-based learning inspired by the journey of a single acorn.
Young explorers are invited to discover the fascinating world of Texas birds during this hands-on Junior Ranger program at Lake Whitney State Park. Participants will learn basic birding skills, explore local habitats, and enjoy a guided hike designed just for kids.
It's the most Wonderful Time of the year at Lake Whitney State Park. Come stay in the Horseshoe Loop and decorate your campsite to hopefully be voted the best of 2025! The votes will be placed by the visitors that get FREE entry to drive through our park from 6 to 8 pm.
Take a fun walk around the park and play Wildlife BINGO! Use your BINGO sheet to spot and check off different animals, insects, and birds as you see them. Try to find as many as you can—can you get BINGO? It's a great way to explore nature and learn about local wildlife!
Join us at Lake Whitney State Park for an engaging and educational journey as we explore the importance of Lights Out, Texas. Discover how simple actions can make a big difference in protecting migratory birds and our local wildlife. Bring your curiosity and love for nature—this event is perfect for all ages! Together, we can help create a brighter, safer future for our feathered friends.
What is Geocaching? It is the ultimate treasure hunt! This outdoor adventure has participants use the Geocaching app and/or a GPS device to navigate to cleverly hidden containers called geocaches. There are millions of geocaches in 190 countries waiting to be discovered—there are some near you right now. Let's start this treasure hunt!
What is Geocaching? It is the ultimate treasure hunt! This outdoor adventure has participants use the Geocaching app and/or a GPS device to navigate to cleverly hidden containers called geocaches. There are millions of geocaches in 190 countries waiting to be discovered—there are some near you right now. Let's start this treasure hunt!
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps, laser pointers and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.