Photography
June 2026
Jun
19
6:00p
End Date
Nature Photography
Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
Learn from a ranger how to take great photos of plants and animals at the park - even with your cell phone!
Jun
20
8:00a
End Date
Photography Hunt
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Get some tips on taking your own unique photos of the canyon!
Jun
20
8:00p
End Date
Discovery Night
Estero Llano Grande State Park
A ranger-guided night hike which may include stargazing, alligators, pauraques, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, snakes, armadillos, or raccoons - it's a surprise for all of us!
July 2026
Jul
1
End Date
America 250 Ultimate Picnic Photo Challenge
Galveston Island State Park
Join a coast‑to‑coast celebration of outdoor traditions with one simple snapshot.🎉
Jul
4
8:00p
End Date
Let's Stargaze in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
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.
August 2026
Aug
8
8:00p
End Date
Let's Stargaze in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
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.
September 2026
Sep
12
8:00p
End Date
Let's Stargaze in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
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.
October 2026
Oct
10
8:00p
End Date
Let's Stargaze in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
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.