Palo Pinto Mountains State Park (closed pending development)

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Palo Pinto State Park Events
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for October!
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for November! (DATE CHANGED to December 2nd)
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for December! Bonus: Learn what to expect for tomorrow's New Year's Day Hike (edited for clarity).
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Beginner-Accessible First Day Hike (Registration Required): Ring in 2026 with this easy ranger-guided hike in the newest park in Texas!
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Beginner-Accessible First Day Hike (Registration Required): Ring in 2026 with this easy Ranger-guided hike in the newest park in Texas!
Beginner-Accessible First Day Hike (Registration Required): Ring in 2026 with this easy Ranger-Guided hike in the newest park in Texas!
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Intermediate First Day Hike (Registration Required): Celebrate the New Year in the newest park in Texas with this intermediate Ranger-Guided hike!
Intermediate First Day Hike (Registration Required): Celebrate the New Year in the newest park in Texas with this intermediate Ranger-Guided hike!
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Challenging First Day Hike (Registration Required): Join us in welcoming 2026 with this challenging, Ranger-guided hike in the newest state park in Texas!
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for January! (DATE CHANGE)
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for February!
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for March!
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for April!
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for May!
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for June!
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for July!
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for August!
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for September!
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for October!
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for November!
End of Month Live Updates (Virtual): Log on & listen to the updates on park construction for December!
Birding 101 Hike: Discover the birds of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park on this Ranger-guided hike!
Sunset Reading Ranger: Watch the sun set while listening to a ranger read "Zoo in the Sky" by Jacqueline Mitton
Zoo in the Sky: Bears. Dragons. Lions. Crabs. Dogs. Crows. And many more creatures are hiding in our stars!
Kayaking with a Ranger (March 7 event canceled due to weather): Learn the basics of kayaking! (March 7 event canceled due to weather)
Binoculars 101: Come learn the ins and outs of binoculars, then join us for our Birding 101 Hike!
Edible Plant Hike: Come and learn which plants are safe to eat!
Night Hike: Experience the night from the perspective of some of our nocturnal wildlife!
Wildflower Hike: Come see the beauty of Texas's native wildflowers!
History Hike: Step back in time as a ranger guides you through our historic hills.
Sounds of the Night: Do you know what goes bump in the night? Or creeeeeeek. Or shuffle, shuffle, shuffle. Come find out!
Build a Button!: Use your artistic skills to connect with nature and bring home a souvenir!
Build a Button!: Use your artistic skills to connect with nature and bring home a souvenir!
Fishing with a Ranger: Come learn the basics of fishing from a ranger!