Pedernales Falls State Park

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Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Full Moon Hike
Hike along the river under the light of the full moon!
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Art in the Park
Find your creative inspiration in the sights and shapes of nature!
Fa La La at The Falls
Join us for a candlelit concert and sing along!
Star Party
Join the Austin Astronomical Society as they explore the night sky!
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
*Cancelled - Stories in the Stars
Event Cancelled due to Expected Weather
Astronomy 101
Learn how to navigate the stars!
Observe the Moon
Lets take a close look at the brightest object in the night sky!
*Park Closed For Wildlife Management*
Pedernales Falls SP will be closed to all visitors and campers during this time.
Spooky Species
Make your own spooky mask for trick-or-treating!
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
How well can you use prehistoric technology to survive?
Hiking Through History
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Christmastime Constellations
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky!
Set in Stone
The Geology of Pedernales Falls
National Clean-up Day - River Clean-up
Join us in cleaning up our precious natural water ways.
Fossil Table
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
Wildlife Hike
Join our park ranger in viewing local wildlife in their native habitat!
Junior Ranger Academy
Earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Fishing with a Ranger
Come learn how to fish on the Pedernales with a loaner rod or bring your own!
Mothing to See Here
Have you ever closely looked at moths?
Santa's Workshop
Help Santa's elves build gifts for all the good birdies!
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Stargazing with a Ranger
Join us for an evening of exploring the night sky!
Birding with a Ranger
Join our park ranger in viewing local and migrating birds!
Hidden Treasures Scavenger Hunt
Join millions of others in the largest game of scavenger hunt!
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Stories in the Stars
What stories do the stars tell?
Guided Geology Hike
The Geology of Pedernales Falls
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Set in Stone
The geology of Pedernales Falls
*Event Cancelled - Hiking Through History
Event Cancelled
Hiking Through History
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Hidden Treasures Scavenger Hunt
Join millions of others in the largest game of scavenger hunt!
Hidden Treasures Scavenger Hunt
Join millions of others in the largest game of scavenger hunt!
Star Party
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Fossil Table
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
*Event Full! - Fishing with a Ranger
*All equipment is reserved, feel free to come fish if you have your own equipment!
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Wildlife Hike
Join our ranger in hiking along the river, surveying flood damage and erosion!
Spooky Star Party
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes the weekend before Halloween!
Fossil Table
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
Birding with a Ranger
Join our park ranger in viewing local and migrating birds!
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
What can we learn about wildlife from what they leave behind?
Astronomy 101
Learn how to navigate the stars!
Stories in the Stars
What Stories do the Stars Tell?
Hunters and Gatherers
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Astronomy 101
Learn how to navigate the stars!
*Park Closed For Wildlife Management*
Pedernales Falls SP will be closed to all visitors and campers during this time.
*Park Closed For Wildlife Management*
Pedernales Falls SP will be closed to all visitors and campers during this time.
Santa's Workshop
Help Santa's elves build gifts for all the good birdies!
Christmastime Constellations
Come see what constellations and other objects are found in our December sky!
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Hunters and Gatherers
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
Last Day Hike
Let's watch the last sunset of 2024!
Hunters and Gatherers
Will you be able to survive living in a prehistoric Texas?
First Day Hike - Hackenburg Loop
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!
First Day Hike - River Loop
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!
First Day Fossils!
It's your first hike of the year! Start it off with some fossils and scenic views!
*Cancelled -Stargazing with a Ranger
Event cancelled due to expected bad weather
Hiking Through History
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Hiking Through History
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Stories in the Stars
What stories do the stars tell?
Junior Ranger Academy
Earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Big Sit - Birding Event!
Join us in an official bird counting event!
Volunteer Work Day
Do you want to help keep the park healthy? Join us for a morning of easy work!
Birds of a Feather
Are you interested in identifying birds? You are not alone!