Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
May 2018
May
26
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May
26
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Stories in the Stars
Guadalupe River State Park
Join members of the San Antonio Astronomical Society for a night of star-gazing
May
26
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That's No Space Station... That's a MOON!
Inks Lake State Park
Join the park ranger and the Austin Astronomical Society for a special lunar viewing!
May
26
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Marvel at the Moon
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Take a closer look at our nearest celestial neighbor!
May
29
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Full Moon Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join us for a hike along the Loop Trail under the light of the full moon.
May
30
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Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
June 2018
Jun
2
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Summer Nights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities every Saturday evening in June!
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Jun
2
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Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
Jun
9
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Summer Nights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities every Saturday evening in June!
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Jun
9
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Make a Star Wheel (7PM)
Atlanta State Park
What are those stars? How can I find Ursa Major of the North Star?
Jun
9
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Stargazing Party
Garner State Park
Interested in learning more about the night sky? This is the program for you!
Join the San Antonio Astronomical Association for an evening of planetary and deep-sky viewing.
Jun
9
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Starwalk
Copper Breaks State Park
Join us at Copper Breaks State Park for a dark sky presentation provided by volunteers or park ranger.
Jun
13
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Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Jun
15
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Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we learn to navigate our dark skies.
Jun
16
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Summer Nights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities every Saturday evening in June!
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Jun
16
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Create a Star Wheel
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Equip yourself to discover the night sky.
Jun
16
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Stories in the Stars
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Discover the folklore behind the constellations.
Jun
23
End Date
Summer Nights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities every Saturday evening in June!
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Jun
23
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Jun
23
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Jun
23
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Night Sky: The Moon, Planets and Constellations
Tyler State Park
Watch the Sun go down and the night sky shine!
Jun
27
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Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Jun
30
End Date
Summer Nights
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate summer with family-friendly activities every Saturday evening in June!
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Jun
30
End Date
Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
July 2018
Jul
7
End Date
Starwalk
Copper Breaks State Park
A park volunteer or park ranger will present information on the night sky.
Jul
11
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Jul
14
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Jul
25
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
August 2018
Aug
4
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Starwalk
Copper Breaks State Park
We will get a close encounter with the mass of stars, constellations and other objects in the night sky.
Aug
8
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Aug
18
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Aug
22
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
September 2018
Sep
1
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Starwalk
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park volunteer or park ranger that will give a close view of the night sky.
Sep
5
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
Sep
19
End Date
Full and New Moon Parties
Estero Llano Grande State Park
An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!
October 2018
Oct
6
End Date
Starwalk
Copper Breaks State Park
Join a park volunteer and park ranger that will give a presentation on the night sky.