Start your day off right by connecting with nature and fellow bird enthusiasts!
Join us for a relaxing bird walk where we will sip on coffee and enjoy the sights and sounds of our feathered friends.
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
For camping, making holiday memories and inviting everyone to see homes on wheels decked out for Christmas.
Decorate your campsite for this weekend and you will save 20%.
Donations of non perishable food items are also being collected.
Voting slips will be handed to all that come to see the festive campers during the event timeline.
Join us for a self-guided hike on the Two Bridges Trail.
How does a virtual bird hike work?
As you walk the trail, you will find bird pictures with a QR Code for you to scan.
The scan will then bring up a short informational video about the bird.
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.
The rafter or flock of turkeys are hiding on our Two Bridges Trail. Feel free to walk, wobble or strut your way along this one-mile trail to find those gobblers. They will have a secret message for you to tell the office team to claim a prize.
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!
The Horseshoe Loop will be our Trick or Treat Trail from 5 pm to 7 pm. COSTUME CONTEST from 4:30 to 5:30 judging for best adult, child and pet! Participating campsites will get a 20% discount and provide fun for the visiting ghouls and goblins looking for eeks and treats at these campsites.
It's always fun to explore Lake Whitney State Park, add the challenge of looking for anything green but it must correspond to the letters of the alphabet to celebrate earth day month. It's an exciting way to connect with nature and learn about the environment while hunting for GREEN treasures!
Did you know Oct 11-27, 2024, is Texas Pollinator BioBlitz Month
What is that? It is a variety of events in TX focused on surveying and documenting various pollinator species. Participants observe different types of pollinators—such as bees, butterflies, birds, and bats.
Lake Whitney State Park has created a Pollinator BINGO - FACEBOOK challenge for you to find pollinators wherever you may be! This session gives you 9 days to get your Bingo card completed by taking pictures of the pollinators you find.
Join us for the First Day Hike tradition, hosted by TPWD. Adventurers of all ages and skill levels come together to explore the great outdoors. This hike will be focusing on reflections and gratitude for nature as we kick off the New Year.
Join us for a peaceful and scenic "Coffee with the Birds Bird Hike" on the Two Bridges Trail! Enjoy a relaxing morning hike through beautiful nature while sipping coffee and observing local bird species. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow nature enthusiasts, learn about the local wildlife, and start your day in a refreshing way. Don't miss out on this fun and educational experience—bring your friends, your curiosity, and your love for the outdoors! See you there!
Ever wonder why cardinals are red or daisies are yellow? Nature's color's aren't just beautiful, they have a purpose!
Join us for a self guided Sensory Hunt of Lake Whitney State Park to explore the fascinating reasons behind the colors of Nature!
Join us for Snake Safety 101 at Lake Whitney State Park! Learn about the various snakes of Central Texas, their habitats, and how to stay safe around them. After the informative session, we'll head out on a hike to practice what we've learned in the field. Don't miss this hands-on opportunity to become more confident and knowledgeable about snakes in the wild!
Ever wondered how the monarch butterflies make their incredible journey? Take a self-guided hike along the Two Bridges Trail and discover the magic of their migration!
Happy Mother's Day! Come celebrate by joining us for a fun and educational book walk adventure. This humorous story by Jean Regan, acknowledges the bond between moms and children in a book that invites the kids to do the hard work of raising their mom…if just for a day!
Join us at Lake Whitney to get kids in parks today as part of a national event.
We want everyone to explore our state park and play Bingo by looking for wildlife and marking them off on the Bingo card we have created just for this event.
Join us today to be part of this National event to get kids into parks. We want you to explore Lake Whitney at this state park and relax in nature while listening to Ranger Lory read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" book by Eric Carle.
We want to you join us for a fun and educational book walk adventure on our Two Bridges Trail.
This adorable story by Alison Inches and Vivianna Garafoli will explain how Max the monster discovers how to reduce, reuse and recycle to help save the earth! It will show us how small changes in our everyday habits can make a big difference in protecting our planet.