Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
September 2018
Sep
22
End Date
Hike-in Star Party
Palmetto State Park
1/4 mile night hike to a star viewing area. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on (something you don't mind carrying down a trail)
Sep
22
End Date
Stargazing with the Austin Astronomical Society
Inks Lake State Park
The skies are alight with stars big and bright!
Sep
22
End Date
Marooned Beneath Moonlight, Moonviewing & the Caddo Creation Myth
Mission Tejas State Park
Come admire the moon and stars in your park’s dark sky, and learn about their connection to the Caddo story of creation.
Sep
23
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Palmetto State Park
Explore the Ottine swamp with a ranger under the light of the Full Moon.
Sep
24
End Date
"Harvest Moon" Full Moon Hike
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
THIS HIKE REQUIRES REGISTRATION.
For thousands of years, humans have relied on the Harvest Moon to guide the timing of their crop harvest. This month you'll have a chance to experience Palo Duro Canyon under the light of this historic moon.
Sep
29
End Date
Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a stroll under dark skies along the Loop Trail.
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.
Oct
6
End Date
South Llano River Star Party
South Llano River State Park
Join the San Antonio Astronomical Society and Park Staff for a night under the stars at South Llano River State Park.
Oct
13
End Date
Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing the night sky above the Hill Country!
Oct
13
End Date
Stories Under the Stars
Guadalupe River State Park
Join the San Antonio Astronomical Association and park volunteers for an evening of stargazing starting at sunset in the park’s oversize parking lot.
Oct
20
End Date
Observe the Moon Night
Sea Rim State Park
You are invited to observe and learn about the Moon, and to help us celebrate the cultural and personal connections we all have with our nearest neighbor.
Oct
20
End Date
Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Oct
26
End Date
Stories in the Stars (8PM)
Atlanta State Park
Join us to listen to constellation stories and look through a telescope!
November 2018
Nov
2
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Join us to listen to constellation stories and look through a telescope!
Nov
3
End Date
Turn of the Clock-Dark Sky Star Party!
Devils River State Natural Area
Join the San Antonio Astronomical Society and Devils River park staff for an evening of stargazing with variety of telescopes for viewing the night sky.
Nov
3
End Date
North Texas Skywatch Star Party
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright . . .” in our Texas State Park!
Nov
10
End Date
FALLing Skies
Inks Lake State Park
Come learn about our universe with the Austin Astronomical Society!
Nov
17
End Date
Stories Under the Stars
Guadalupe River State Park
Join the San Antonio Astronomical Association and park volunteers for an evening of stargazing starting at sunset in the park’s oversize parking lot.
Nov
24
End Date
Full Moon Hike
Palmetto State Park
Explore the Ottine swamp with a ranger under the light of the Full Moon.
December 2018
Dec
1
End Date
Christmas at the Ranch
South Llano River State Park
Celebrate Christmas with us at Mr. Buck's historic ranch home as we decorate trees, take pictures with Santa, some Christmas tunes on the front porch, hot chocolate, and more!
Dec
13
End Date
The Sky is Falling! Geminids Metoer Shower
Inks Lake State Park
Watch the biggest meteor shower of the year and learn how humans looked up to survive.
January 2019
Jan
1
End Date