Ranger Talks & Nature Programs
October 2022
Oct
3
12:00p
End Date
Table Talk: Skins and Skulls
Caddo Lake State Park
Ever wanted to get an up-close look at some of the animals that live in our park? Stop by the Caddo Lake Amphitheater for a table talk, and check out some skins and skulls.
Oct
4
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
4
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
4
2:00p
End Date
Bison Grocery Store
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about the bison who once roamed Palo Duro Canyon and their many uses to the Comanche People.
Oct
4
6:00p
End Date
Fly Tying * Registration Required*
Eisenhower State Park
Join the Red River Fly Fishers to learn how to tie your own flies!
Oct
5
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
5
9:30a
End Date
Oct
5
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
5
6:30p
End Date
Know Before You Go: Hiking 101
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us with park volunteers, Whitney and Erik, as we hike the 3-mile DORBA trail and explore how to be prepared before our next outdoor adventure!
Oct
6
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Ecosystems
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Oct
6
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
6
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls May Break my Bones
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Learn about who’s who in Palo Duro and how carnivores hunt their prey.
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
7
9:00a
End Date
Oct
7
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Oct
7
2:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger
Village Creek State Park
Join a ranger every Friday in October at the picnic/canoe launch area for a chat to answer you questions about plants, animals, park history, and goings on in the park. To get the conversation started, each week we will highlight an interesting fact, tip, or feature of interest. Come by for a visit and bring you most pressing questions.
Oct
7
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Oct
7
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Talk: Astounding Amphibians of Texas
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us as we dive into the wonderful world of amphibians and explore the many ways that these creatures benefit the aquatic ecosystems they inhabit.
Oct
8
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
8
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
What is the CCC?
Palmetto State Park
Enjoy this blast from the past event to learn about how Palmetto State Park came to be.
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
World Migratory Bird Day Celebration
Port Arthur, TX - Pleasure Island Commission
Join Sea Rim State Park, the Port Arthur Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and the Pleasure Island Commission in celebrating our feathered friends this World Migratory Bird Day!
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
Predator or Prey?
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
To eat or be eaten, the reality of life in the wild!
Oct
8
9:00a
End Date
If You Give a Bear a Cookie
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you gave a bear a cookie? Join us at Closed Canyon Trailhead to find out more!
Oct
8
9:30a
End Date
Hispanic Heritage - Cornbread over a Campfire!
Lake Livingston State Park
Join rangers to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy some campfire cornbread!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Catfish Point Trail Guided Hike
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Get outside and enjoy some time on the trail!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Cordage - The Leaves that Bind
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover how Native Americans made rope from yucca leaves, then try it yourself!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Campfire Building
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Jae as he teaches the basics of how to make a successful campfire.
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee and Dutch Oven Cooking
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee and make breakfast while out on the range and get to taste the results!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
🦖 50th Anniversary Celebration 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for our 50th Anniversary Celebration - a party 113-million years in the making!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Marvelous Moon Prequel
South Llano River State Park
Come explore the moon and listen to a marvelous book to get ready for the full moon!
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Healthy, Happy, Hiking!
Cleburne State Park
White-tail Hollow, a moderate trail for hikers of all fitness levels.
Oct
8
10:00a
End Date
Seeds and Their Secrets Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of our native seeds in this fun walk!
Oct
8
10:30a
End Date
Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk
Mission Tejas State Park
Nature can provide, if you know what to look for!
Oct
8
10:30a
End Date
🦖 Leave No Trace Nature Hike 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come learn all about Leave No Trace and how to better protect your park!
Oct
8
10:30a
End Date
Discovery Table: Animals of the Park
Palmetto State Park
Curious to find out what animals call this park home? Stop by this come and go event to make some amazing discoveries!
Oct
8
10:30a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Saturday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Oct
8
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Tarantulas!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about tarantulas and create your own eight-legged friend to take home!
Oct
8
11:00a
End Date
Pollinator BioBlitz: Walk and Talk
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join a ranger to learn about our precious pollinators and take part in the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz!
Oct
8
12:00p
End Date
🦖 Snake Safety Hike 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us for a quick hike to talk about snake species and safety!
Oct
8
1:00p
End Date
Predator or Prey?
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
To eat or be eaten, that is the reality of life in the wild.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Skins and Skulls!
South Llano River State Park
Check out animal skins and furs found in the Hill Country.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Wildlife Discovery
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn from a ranger about the different wild animals at the park and how to be safe around them!
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Reading with a Ranger - Senorita Mariposa
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join a Ranger to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month in the form of a Reading with a Ranger Program.
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Walk
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Start your journey to becoming a Junior Ranger today!
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
🦖 Heat Hacks Hike 🦕
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn how to beat the heat with these outdoor heat hacks and tips!
Oct
8
2:00p
End Date
Oh, Deer!
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come learn about our park's most popular resident - the white-tailed deer.
Oct
8
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a Ranger on a ride through the park and learn about the history and ecology that makes Bentsen - RGV SP so unique.
Oct
8
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
8
7:00p
End Date
Star Gazing and don't forget the Moon
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired National Park range Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts. Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 7 pm. To ensure the telescopes are not at risk of being toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3793 or send an email with your name, phone number and total adults and children attending to rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.tx.gov
Oct
8
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Oct
8
7:30p
End Date
Full Moon Hike: Park After Dark
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us for a full moon hike under the October Hunter's Moon!
Oct
8
7:30p
End Date
Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor
Oct
9
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
9
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Abuzz About Bees
Village Creek State Park
Learn about the fascinating life of bees. Did you know that not all of them have stingers? Have you ever wondered how they gather pollen or find nectar? Come find out more about these wonderful pollinators with some fun hands-on activities.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Oct
9
9:00a
End Date
Herbology 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a Ranger at Barton Warnock Visitor Center - Desert Garden to explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Oct
9
9:30a
End Date
Bug a Ranger
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Take a peek into the lives of insects and the ranger that bugs them.
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Plants of the Mission
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Explore how Native Americans utilized the plants in the area for food, clothing, tools, and more!
Oct
9
10:00a
End Date
Reptile Talk
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn about the different types of reptiles you can find at the park and what makes them so great!
Oct
9
11:00a
End Date
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
Oct
9
2:00p
End Date
Oct
9
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a Ranger on a ride through the park and learn about the history and ecology that makes Bentsen - RGV SP so unique.
Oct
9
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
10
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Oct
10
10:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Oct
10
2:30p
End Date
Butterflies, Bugs & Bees, Oh My!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
It's the annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz and we're on the search for things that crawl, creep or fly!
Oct
11
8:00a
End Date
Fall Migration Bird Walk
Cedar Hill State Park
There is a nip in the air as fall begins to arrive in Texas which can only mean one thing: fall bird migration!
Oct
11
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
12
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
12
10:00a
End Date
Ancient Spear Throwing
Lockhart State Park
Join us to learn the basics of prehistoric hunting with an atlatl!
Oct
12
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Talk: Camping 101
Cedar Hill State Park
Want to start your next camping adventure but don’t know where to begin? Look no further!
Oct
13
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
13
10:00a
End Date
Oct
13
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
14
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
14
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Oct
14
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Oct
14
11:00a
End Date
Nature's Memories
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Make memories and keep them alive and shareable.
Oct
14
2:00p
End Date
Oct
14
2:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger
Village Creek State Park
Join a ranger every Friday in October at the picnic/canoe launch area for a chat to answer you questions about plants, animals, park history, and goings on in the park. To get the conversation started, each week we will highlight an interesting fact, tip, or feature of interest. Come by for a visit and bring you most pressing questions.
Oct
14
2:30p
End Date
Butterflies, Bugs & Bees, Oh My!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
It's the annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz and we're on the search for things that crawl, creep or fly!
Oct
14
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Oct
14
6:00p
End Date
Herpetology Hike
Cedar Hill State Park
Join us on our 2.5-mile Talala Trail as we learn about what our Texas herp species can tell us about our environment and the changes taking place around us!
Oct
14
7:00p
End Date
Wonders of the Night
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Ever wonder what critters explore the park after dark?
Oct
14
8:00p
End Date
Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above.
Oct
14
8:00p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Oct
15
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
15
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Oct
15
9:00a
End Date
Coffee With a Ranger
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Grab your favorite mug and join us - your questions may be burning, but the coffee won't!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Catfish Point Trail Guided Hike
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Get outside and enjoy some time on the trail!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Howl-o-ween in the Park
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Bring your furry friend to celebrate Halloween with costume contest and more with our first Howl-O-Ween in the Park!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
BARK Ranger Hike
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Enjoy the trail with your furry companion and learn about the B.A.R.K. Ranger principles that keep your furry friend safe while having fun in the park!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Hard Labor Hike
Lockhart State Park
Hear the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps and discover their legacy in this engaging hike!
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Mighty Monarch
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Tara to learn about our monarch butterflies that migrate through the area.
Oct
15
10:00a
End Date
Oct
15
11:00a
End Date
🦋 Monarch Migration Activity
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Become a Monarch Butterfly and make decisions during your migration!
Oct
15
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Oct
15
1:30p
End Date
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Wildlife Discovery
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn from a ranger about the different wild animals at the park and how to be safe around them!
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Howl-o-ween BARK Ranger Costume Contest
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Looking for fun with your four legged friend? Join in on our BARK Ranger costume contest for some great prizes!
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Falls and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
Discover the secrets behind the wondrous Pedernales Falls!
Oct
15
2:00p
End Date
Oct
15
2:30p
End Date
Nocturnal Natives
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger to find out more about the animals that call the Hill Country home!
Oct
15
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a Ranger on a ride through the park and learn about the history and ecology that makes Bentsen - RGV SP so unique.
Oct
15
3:00p
End Date
Oct
15
3:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Days
Eisenhower State Park
Learn all about what it takes to be a Junior Ranger and start your journey on becoming one!
Oct
15
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
15
3:30p
End Date
Oct
15
3:30p
End Date
Prehistoric Projectiles ― Atlatl Show and Throw
Mission Tejas State Park
Heaps of history, poking holes in targets… what’s not to love?
Oct
15
5:30p
End Date
Oct
15
6:00p
End Date
Night Hike Safety Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Join our rangers for a quick stroll to discuss hiking at night and being safe while hiking after dark.
Oct
15
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Oct
15
7:30p
End Date
Creatures of the Night Hike
Lockhart State Park
Join us for a night hike to discover the critters that come out when the sun goes down!
Oct
15
8:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Oct
15
9:00p
End Date
Oct
16
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
16
8:30a
End Date
Bentsen Birds
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a guided walk showcasing special resident birds such as the Plain Chachalaca, Great Kiskadee, Green Jay and Altamira Oriole.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Prairie Adventure Hike
Galveston Island State Park
Join a ranger for an adventure through the remaining 1% of coastal prairie habitat.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Oct
16
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Oct
16
9:30a
End Date
Painting for Beginners
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Paint "happy little accidents" with a ranger and take home your own piece of nature!
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Reptile Talk
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn about the different types of reptiles you can find at the park and what makes them so great!
Oct
16
10:00a
End Date
Hiking Through History
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join us on a hike through time, starting in modern history and hiking down to 300-million-year old fossils!
Oct
16
11:00a
End Date
Plant Passports
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Want to learn how to use iNaturalist? Join us to learn and participate in a BioBlitz!
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
Oct
16
2:00p
End Date
Rambling with a Ranger
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Have questions about the park? Join us to get those answers!
Oct
16
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a Ranger on a ride through the park and learn about the history and ecology that makes Bentsen - RGV SP so unique.
Oct
16
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
17
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
18
7:30a
End Date
Oct
18
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
19
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
20
9:00a
End Date
Oct
20
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
21
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
21
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Navigation 101 - Fun with Maps
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Go beyond the GPS and discover the diverse world of maps with topics that cover road maps, trail maps, topographic maps and more!
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger
Village Creek State Park
Join a ranger every Friday in October at the picnic/canoe launch area for a chat to answer you questions about plants, animals, park history, and goings on in the park. To get the conversation started, each week we will highlight an interesting fact, tip, or feature of interest. Come by for a visit and bring you most pressing questions.
Oct
21
2:00p
End Date
ONLINE PROGRAM | Ask-the-Expert: Franklin Mountains State Park
FB/WylerAerialTramwayStatePark
Did you know there are over 100 miles of hiking and biking trails in Franklin Mountains State Park?! How many have you done?
Oct
21
2:30p
End Date
Butterflies, Bugs & Bees, Oh My!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
It's the annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz and we're on the search for things that crawl, creep or fly!
Oct
21
3:00p
End Date
Oct
21
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Oct
21
6:00p
End Date
Campfire Talk: Nature is Metal!
Cedar Hill State Park
Come explore the metal side of nature during a special spooky season campfire talk!
Oct
21
7:00p
End Date
Spiders of the Night
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Friend or foe? Uncover the secrets of spiders and learn how to sniff them out.
Oct
21
8:00p
End Date
Creepy Creatures of the Night
Palmetto State Park
Explore the park as the sun goes down to see what lurks around the next turn.
Oct
22
8:00a
End Date
Morning Bird Tour
Eisenhower State Park
Rise and shine with Ranger Lindsay on an easy walk to learn about the birds of Eisenhower!
Oct
22
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
If You Give a Bear a Cookie
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you gave a bear a cookie? Join us at Closed Canyon Trailhead to find out more!
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Prehistoric Hunting - The Atlatl
Pedernales Falls State Park
How well can you use ancient technology to survive?
Oct
22
9:00a
End Date
Guided Hike - Blooms, Bugs, and Pollinators
Village Creek State Park
It's the last weekend of the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz. Join a Ranger on a leisurely guided hike to observe pollinators at work. Bees are buzzing, birds are twittering, and plants are luring pollinators to do their bidding. Find out about pollinators and host plants on this short 1-mile hike.
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Trivia Game: Rock, Fossil, or Artifact
Bonham State Park
Can you tell the difference between a rock, fossil, and an artifact?
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Catfish Point Trail Guided Hike
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Get outside and enjoy some time on the trail!
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Bug-Eat-Bug Hike
Lockhart State Park
Explore the world of tiny predators and tiny prey; how they see and how they slay.
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Snake Senses
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join Ranger Mindy to learn all about Snakes!
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Discovery Table - Monarchs
Hill Country State Natural Area
Stop by this pollinator-themed discovery table to visit with a ranger and learn all about monarch butterflies.
Oct
22
10:00a
End Date
Silky, Stealthy Spiders
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Ever wondered how a spider makes its web, or why they don't get stuck in their own webs? Learn these answers and so much more about the wonderful world of spiders!
Oct
22
10:30a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Saturday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Oct
22
11:00a
End Date
Junior Ranger Academy
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come work with an actual Park Ranger to earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Oct
22
11:00a
End Date
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Dino Detectives
Dinosaur Valley State Park
We've set up a fake campsite. Come investigate all the issues!
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Become a Junior Ranger
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Learn the ways of the park and how to be a Junior Ranger!
Oct
22
2:00p
End Date
Oct
22
2:30p
End Date
Nocturnal Natives
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger to find out more about the animals that call the Hill Country home!
Oct
22
3:00p
End Date
Oct
22
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
22
3:30p
End Date
Discovery Table: Animals of the Park
Palmetto State Park
Curious to find out what animals call this park home? Stop by this come and go event to make some amazing discoveries!
Oct
22
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Oct
22
8:00p
End Date
Creepy Creatures of the Night
Palmetto State Park
Explore the park as the sun goes down to see what lurks around the next turn.
Oct
22
8:00p
End Date
Night Hike on Island Trails
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come experience the park after dark with a guided hike!
Oct
23
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Oct
23
9:00a
End Date
Herbology 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a Ranger at Barton Warnock Visitor Center - Desert Garden to explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Oct
23
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Oct
23
9:30a
End Date
Fungi Walk
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about fungi during a guided walk with a park ranger!
Oct
23
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
23
10:00a
End Date
Flint, Floods, and Fossils
Pedernales Falls State Park
The geology of the falls gives us some great views! Come see the small details that make the view even more special!
Oct
23
10:00a
End Date
Batty for Bats
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get to know our aerial allies a little better and learn why they deserve our appreciation!
Oct
23
11:00a
End Date
Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
Oct
23
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
23
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
23
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
Oct
23
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a Ranger on a ride through the park and learn about the history and ecology that makes Bentsen - RGV SP so unique.
Oct
23
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
24
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
25
8:00a
End Date
Mindfulness Hike
Being mindful can be hard at times and nature is the perfect place to take that time to get away.
Oct
25
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
26
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
26
6:00p
End Date
Halloween Costume Crawl
Cedar Hill State Park
Halloween is almost upon us, and we want to see all of your glorious costumes!
Oct
27
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
27
10:00a
End Date
Oct
27
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
27
4:30p
End Date
Bat Walk
Franklin Mountains State Park
Curious about our friendly neighborhood sky monkeys? A little scared of the flying "vampires?" Can't wait to embrace the night life of a super hero? Wherever you stand when it comes to bats, join us to learn more about these often misunderstood critters and hopefully spot one as it embarks on its nightly dinner hunt.
Oct
27
8:00p
End Date
Creatures of the Night
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Take a little stroll and explore the wildlife in the park after dark. Space is limited!
Oct
28
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
28
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Oct
28
10:30a
End Date
Butterfly and Dragonfly Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a ranger-led tour through the park noting these beautiful insects, some found nowhere else but in South Texas.
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Roving Ranger
Village Creek State Park
Join a ranger every Friday in October at the picnic/canoe launch area for a chat to answer you questions about plants, animals, park history, and goings on in the park. To get the conversation started, each week we will highlight an interesting fact, tip, or feature of interest. Come by for a visit and bring you most pressing questions.
Oct
28
2:00p
End Date
Spooky Skins and Skeletons
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn about the park wildlife through this hands-on activity for all ages.
Oct
28
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Oct
28
3:00p
End Date
Oct
28
6:00p
End Date
Astronomy 101
Pedernales Falls State Park
Learn the basics of Stargazing with various types of equipment!
Oct
28
6:15p
End Date
Oct
28
7:30p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon and Stars
Goose Island State Park
Let's look to the sky to marvel at the moon and see stories in the stars.
Oct
28
7:30p
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Pedernales Falls State Park
What stories do the stars tell? Are they different from one continent to the next?
Oct
28
8:00p
End Date
Creepy Creatures of the Night
Palmetto State Park
Explore the park as the sun goes down to see what lurks around the next turn.
Oct
29
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
29
9:00a
End Date
Saturday Morning Sit Down (Online)
Lake Corpus Christi State Park Facebook Page
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Lake Corpus Christi State Park updates, Q&A, and other fun information.
Oct
29
9:30a
End Date
Guided Summit Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger or Master Naturalist as we hike to the top of Enchanted Rock.
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Batty for Bats
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Get to know our aerial allies a little better and learn why they deserve our appreciation!
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Edible Plants Walk
Lockhart State Park
Join us to explore the wild treats of the woods in this fun hike!
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Halloween Animal Mask
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Do you need a Halloween animal mask? Now is the time to make one!
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Spooky Shoreline Scavenger Hunt
Mustang Island State Park
Ghost crabs, ghost shrimp, and pirate treasure? What's so spooky about that!?
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
What's in the box?
South Llano River State Park
Come explore using your sense of touch to guess what's in the box!
Oct
29
10:00a
End Date
Oct
29
10:30a
End Date
Struggling Towards Harmony, Guided Hike
Mission Tejas State Park
Explore how forests fight to grow and regenerate over time.
Oct
29
11:00a
End Date
Oct
29
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Owls!
Brazos Bend State Park
Listen to the story and make your own owl puppet.
Oct
29
1:00p
End Date
The Misunderstood Bat Ranger Talk
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
When it comes to bats, truth is stranger than fiction!
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Wildlife Discovery
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn from a ranger about the different wild animals at the park and how to be safe around them!
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
2:00p
End Date
Oct
29
2:30p
End Date
Nocturnal Natives
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger to find out more about the animals that call the Hill Country home!
Oct
29
3:00p
End Date
Bentsen Tram Tour
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join a Ranger on a ride through the park and learn about the history and ecology that makes Bentsen - RGV SP so unique.
Oct
29
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
29
6:00p
End Date
Oct
29
6:30p
End Date
Storytelling Down In The Hollow
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Listen to stories, cowboy poetry and folklore in a beautiful setting.”
Oct
29
7:00p
End Date
"What Was That?"
Davis Mountains State Park
Come enjoy this slideshow presentation to discover the many animals that call the Davis Mountains home.
Oct
29
7:00p
End Date
Haunted Lake Trail
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
We're introducing our first annual Haunted Lake Trail at our park! There's something for everyone from our 13+ Haunted Trail, to our Trunk or Treat event. Other activities include Halloween Bash in the Gym, the spooky Youth Haunted House experience in Nature Center, and much more! Admission is FREE!
Oct
29
8:00p
End Date
Star Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening walk across the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescope.
Retired National Park Ranger Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct
29
8:30p
End Date
Stargazing
Lockhart State Park
Discover the wonders of the night sky! Drop in any time between 8:30-9:30pm.
Oct
30
8:30a
End Date
World Birding Center Birding Tours
Estero Llano Grande State Park
All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley Specialties!
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
Oct
30
9:00a
End Date
Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Spot some of the over 200 species of birds identified at Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Oct
30
9:30a
End Date
1st Steps in Nature
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn and practice healthy ways to experience nature and wildlife with your littles in the park.
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Reptile Talk
Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
Learn about the different types of reptiles you can find at the park and what makes them so great!
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Silky, Stealthy Spiders
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Ever wondered how a spider makes its web, or why they don't get stuck in their own webs? Learn these answers and so much more about the wonderful world of spiders!
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Discovery Table - Skulls
Hill Country State Natural Area
Stop by this Halloween-themed discovery table to visit with a ranger and learn about skulls.
Oct
30
10:00a
End Date
Skins, Skulls, Scales and Scat
Pedernales Falls State Park
See, feel, and smell examples of local Hill Country Wildlife!
Oct
30
11:00a
End Date
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Electric Tram Tour
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Join us on a narrated ranger-driven, two-hour tour of the park in a quiet electric tram. Reservations required: 956-565-3919
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Mission History Tour
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Skins & Skulls - Exploration Station
McKinney Falls State Park
Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?
Oct
30
2:00p
End Date
Oct
30
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Oct
31
9:00a
End Date
Hawk Watch
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Using keen eyesight, binoculars and spotting scopes, watch in awe and help keep count of the many raptors flying over as they continue their migration.
November 2022
Nov
1
6:00p
End Date
Fly Tying * Registration Required*
Eisenhower State Park
Join the Red River Fly Fishers to learn how to tie your own flies!
Nov
3
10:00a
End Date
Nov
4
2:00p
End Date
Nov
4
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Nov
5
8:00a
End Date
Nov
5
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Morning Chat with the Ranger
Bonham State Park
Have a burning question or concern? This is the perfect time to find the answers.
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee and Dutch Oven Cooking
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee and make breakfast while out on the range. Most importantly, you get to taste the results!
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Nov
5
10:00a
End Date
Nov
5
10:30a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Saturday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
5
2:00p
End Date
Nov
5
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
5
7:00p
End Date
Star Gazing and don't forget the Moon
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired National Park range Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts. Plan about 2 hours for this program that will start at 7 pm. To ensure the telescopes are not at risk of being toppled over, we ask that children remain seated.
Please register your group by calling the park office during business hours at (254) 694-3793 or send an email with your name, phone number and total adults and children attending to rita.eisenschenk@tpwd.tx.gov
Nov
6
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
6
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
6
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
9
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
10
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Soil
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Nov
11
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Nov
11
2:00p
End Date
Nov
11
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Nov
12
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Nov
12
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
12
10:00a
End Date
Cowboy Coffee and Dutch Oven Cooking
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park ranger to learn how homesteaders and cowboys would brew coffee and make breakfast while out on the range. Most importantly, you get to taste the results!
Nov
12
10:30a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Saturday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
12
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Armadillos!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us for a story about armadillos and make a macaroni armadillo to take home!
Nov
12
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Alligators!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us to learn about alligators through storytime and get creative making crafts!
Nov
12
2:00p
End Date
Nov
12
3:00p
End Date
Nov
12
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
12
3:30p
End Date
Arid Adaptations
Copper Breaks State Park
Learn how plants and people survive the heat here at Copper Breaks!
Nov
12
6:30p
End Date
Campfire Stories
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Join Ranger Jimmy to hear stories of those who lived before the park was ever created.
Nov
13
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
13
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
13
2:30p
End Date
Slimy Snails
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Learn about our friends the snails and create some slime!
Nov
13
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
17
10:00a
End Date
Nov
18
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Nov
18
2:00p
End Date
Nov
18
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Nov
19
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Nov
19
9:00a
End Date
Herbology 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a Ranger at Barton Warnock Visitor Center - Desert Garden to explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Nov
19
9:00a
End Date
Nov
19
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
19
10:30a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Saturday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
19
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Turkeys!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us outside the Nature Center for a story and coloring craft about turkeys!
Nov
19
2:00p
End Date
Nov
19
2:00p
End Date
Nov
19
3:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Days
Eisenhower State Park
Learn all about what it takes to be a Junior Ranger and start your journey on becoming one!
Nov
19
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
19
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Nov
19
8:00p
End Date
Nov
20
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
20
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
20
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
25
9:00a
End Date
Nov
25
2:00p
End Date
Nov
25
2:00p
End Date
Nov
25
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Nov
26
9:00a
End Date
Birding with a Ranger
McKinney Falls State Park
Come see the wonderful variety of resident and migratory birds the park has to offer!
Nov
26
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
26
10:00a
End Date
Nov
26
10:30a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Saturday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
26
11:00a
End Date
Storytime and Crafts: Turkeys!
Brazos Bend State Park
Join us outside the Nature Center for a story and coloring craft about turkeys!
Nov
26
2:00p
End Date
Nov
26
3:00p
End Date
Nov
26
3:00p
End Date
Nov
26
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
26
5:30p
End Date
Nov
26
7:30p
End Date
Nov
27
9:00a
End Date
Outdoor Skill (Sunday)
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn an outdoor skill: nature journaling, macro photography, track and scat ID, etc.
Nov
27
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Nov
27
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
December 2022
Dec
2
2:00p
End Date
Dec
2
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
3
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
3
10:00a
End Date
Dec
3
1:00p
End Date
Festive Frontera Family Fun Day
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Spend an afternoon with family and discover the park's furry, fishy, and feathered friends!
Dec
3
2:00p
End Date
Dec
3
2:00p
End Date
Dec
3
3:00p
End Date
Dec
3
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
4
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
4
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
6
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
6
6:00p
End Date
Fly Tying * Registration Required*
Eisenhower State Park
Join the Red River Fly Fishers to learn how to tie your own flies!
Dec
7
2:00p
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
8
10:00a
End Date
Homeschool Class: Survival Skills
Lockhart State Park
Experience Lockhart State Park as an outdoor classroom in this program for school-age kids! Registration required.
Dec
9
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Dec
9
2:00p
End Date
Dec
9
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
10
10:00a
End Date
Gifts from the Trees Hike
Lockhart State Park
Discover the secrets of your backyard trees in this fun walk!
Dec
10
1:30p
End Date
Dec
10
2:00p
End Date
Dec
10
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
11
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
11
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
16
2:00p
End Date
Dec
16
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
17
9:00a
End Date
Herbology 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a Ranger at Barton Warnock Visitor Center - Desert Garden to explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Dec
17
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
17
2:00p
End Date
Dec
17
3:00p
End Date
Junior Ranger Days
Eisenhower State Park
Learn all about what it takes to be a Junior Ranger and start your journey on becoming one!
Dec
17
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
17
7:00p
End Date
Solar System Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ever wondered how close the planets are to each other? Come with us as we take a walk through a scale model of our solar system.
Dec
17
8:00p
End Date
Dec
18
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
18
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
23
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Dec
23
2:00p
End Date
Dec
23
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
24
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
24
2:00p
End Date
Dec
24
3:00p
End Date
Dec
24
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
25
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
25
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
30
2:00p
End Date
Dec
30
3:00p
End Date
Fort Davis Tales
Davis Mountains State Park
Come hear stories about the colorful characters and events which shaped the development of the coolest town in Texas (and highest county seat).
Dec
31
10:00a
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
31
2:00p
End Date
Dec
31
3:30p
End Date
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Dec
31
11:00p
End Date
Midnight Countdown Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Countdown the New Year with a hike to the Overlook!
January 2023
Jan
1
End Date
First Day Hikes!
Pedernales Falls State Park
Take your first hike of the year in the beautiful hill country!
Jan
1
7:30a
End Date
First Day Birding Tour
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Start your year list with Lake Corpus Christi State Park!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Hike
Brazos Bend State Park
Start the New Year off on the right foot and join in the annual First Day Hike at Brazos Bend State Park.
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Hike - Move Like an Animal
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Start the New Year off on the right foot with our self-guided hike!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Hike - Dinosaur Track Site Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Start the New Year off on the right foot with our self-guided hike!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
Self-Guided First Day Hike - Cedar Brake Outer Loop Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Start the New Year off on the right foot with one of our Self-Guided Hikes!
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Fresno Divide Trail
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Ring in the New Year with a ranger led hike. You will explore some of the most spectacular natural and historical landscapes in Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Jan
1
8:30a
End Date
Jan
1
9:00a
End Date
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike!
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Join us on New Year's Day to celebrate wellness in nature!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Catfish Point Trail
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Enjoy the beginning of 2023 in the great outdoors!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Horse Ride to the Overlook
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join Eagle Eye Ranch for a guided horse ride to the Overlook!
Jan
1
10:30a
End Date
First Day Hike
South Llano River State Park
Start off the new year with a park ranger for a hike through the pecan bottom down to Buck Lake.
Jan
1
11:00a
End Date
First Day Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us to celebrate the New Year with a guided hike to the best view in the park!
Jan
1
12:00p
End Date
First Day Hike: Catfish Point Trail
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Enjoy the beginning of 2023 in the great outdoors!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
First Day Hike: Longhorn Trail
Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Enjoy the beginning of 2023 in the great outdoors!
Jan
1
2:00p
End Date
7th Annual Dino Dive
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Are you ready to jump into 2023 in the frigid Paluxy River? We are!
Jan
1
3:30p
End Date
First Day Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!
Jan
3
6:00p
End Date
Fly Tying * Registration Required*
Eisenhower State Park
Join the Red River Fly Fishers to learn how to tie your own flies!
Jan
6
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Jan
6
2:00p
End Date
Jan
7
9:00a
End Date
Kid Fish Derby - 100 Year Celebration
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Help us celebrate 100 years of fishing in TX State Parks!
Jan
7
2:00p
End Date
Jan
13
2:00p
End Date
Jan
14
2:00p
End Date
Jan
20
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Jan
20
2:00p
End Date
Jan
21
2:00p
End Date
Jan
27
2:00p
End Date
Jan
28
2:00p
End Date
February 2023
Feb
3
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Feb
3
2:00p
End Date
Feb
4
2:00p
End Date
Feb
10
2:00p
End Date
Feb
11
1:00p
End Date
Black History Month Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
In honor of the historic contributions of black Americans, Caddo Lake State Park is hosting a history hike concerning the Buffalo Soldiers, and black conservationists, scientists, and environmentalists.
Feb
11
2:00p
End Date
Feb
17
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Feb
17
2:00p
End Date
Feb
18
9:00a
End Date
Our Past, Present & Future: 100 Million Years Ago to 100 Years From Now
Government Canyon State Natural Area
🎉 At Government Canyon: It's All About Water!
Feb
18
11:00a
End Date
The History of Government Canyon
Government Canyon State Natural Area
🎉 Guess what? It's All About Water!
Feb
18
2:00p
End Date
Feb
18
2:00p
End Date
100 Years of Black History in Texas State Parks
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Let's celebrate Black History and glimpse some history from the past 100 years.
Feb
24
2:00p
End Date
Feb
25
2:00p
End Date
March 2023
Mar
3
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Mar
17
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Mar
18
1:00p
End Date
Women's Month Hike
Caddo Lake State Park
Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and hike with a ranger along the Pine Ridge Loop for history talk about women in conservation.
Mar
31
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
April 2023
Apr
1
9:00a
End Date
Festival of the Fish
Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit
🎉 Here fishy, fishy, fish! We will have several come and go programs during this celebration of fish.
Apr
14
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Apr
15
10:00a
End Date
🦋 Annual Spring Wing Ding 🦋
Dinosaur Valley State Park
🎉 Join us as we celebrate everything migratory and with wings!
Apr
15
11:00a
End Date
Caddo Homecoming!
Caddo Lake State Park
🎉Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and 30 years of good conservation with the Caddo Lake Institute. Walk into yesteryear at Caddo Lake State Park and try your hand at canoeing, fishing, games and more. Decorate your campsite with a retro theme, enjoy live music, and grab a bite to eat.
Apr
28
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
May 2023
May
12
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
May
26
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
May
27
1:00p
End Date
What's beneath the water at Caddo Lake?
Caddo Lake State Park
Who lives beneath the water? Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and join a park ranger to learn about the tiny critters that live in our lake!
June 2023
Jun
17
10:00a
End Date
Archery 101
Caddo Lake State Park
Celebrate 100 years of Texas state parks and try out archery! **Registration is required. More information given after registration.
July 2023
Jul
1
End Date
Happy Birthday Caddo Lake State Park!
Caddo Lake State Park
Join us to celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and Caddo lake State Park's birthday! We will go on a celebratory birthday hike, followed by birthday cake! Throughout the day, enjoy several interpretive programs. **Instructions below!
August 2023
Aug
5
9:00p
End Date
The Stars at Night
Caddo Lake State Park
The stars at night, are big and bright, (clap, clap, clap, clap) deep in the heart of Texas! Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks with a night sky viewing, led by a park ranger and their telescope!
September 2023
Sep
23
3:00p
End Date
Hispanic Heritage at Caddo Lake
Caddo Lake State Park
Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and join a ranger for an interpretive presentation on the cultural connections between the Caddoan people, Spanish heritage, and Texas history.
October 2023
Oct
21
10:00a
End Date
Parks Through the Years
Atlanta State Park
🎉 Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks! It will be a blast from the past, and you're invited! Atlanta State Park will host a festival of events, booths, music, vintage vehicles, and food.
Oct
28
11:00a
End Date
The Trees at Caddo Lake
Caddo Lake State Park
The trees at Caddo Lake State Park root humans and animals together! Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks with a fall hike amongst the park's ever watchful trees.
November 2023
Nov
4
2:00p
End Date
All about the Caddo
Caddo Lake State Park
Celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks and join a park ranger for an interpretive history program on the Caddo nation.