Photography
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.
Aug
12
8:30p
End Date
Perseid Party
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
“Ooh” and “aah” with a Ranger as we observe the annual Perseid Meteor Shower.
Aug
15
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!
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower Star Party
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Adults and children can view the Perseid Meteor Shower with telescopes, s'mores and more!
Aug
21
8:30a
End Date
Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger or volunteer for a birding trip on the park's electric tram.
Aug
27
10:00p
End Date
Lunar Eclipse Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Watch as the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow!
Aug
28
8:30a
End Date
Birding Tram Tour (Registration Required)
Goose Island State Park
Join a ranger or volunteer for a birding trip on the park's electric tram.
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.