Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
November 2018
Nov
23
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Huntin' for the Stars!
Huntsville State Park
Interested in learning more about the night sky? This is the program for you!
Nov
24
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Nov
24
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Night Hike
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a stroll under dark skies along the Loop Trail.
Nov
24
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Full Moon Hike
Palmetto State Park
Explore the Ottine swamp with a ranger under the light of the Full Moon.
Nov
24
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Night Sky Party
Lake Whitney State Park
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED for 11/24/18.
New dates will be posted next year. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Join us for a relaxing evening at beautiful Lake Whitney State Park. See the moon and stars through a telescope with Larry Smith, a retired astronomy ranger with the National Park Service.
Nov
25
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Stargazing 101
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join a park ranger as we learn to navigate our dark skies.
December 2018
Dec
1
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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
1
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Dark Sky Event at the Terlingua Baseball Field
Terlingua, TX - baseball field in Terlingua
Big Bend Ranch State Park and Big Bend National Park will be hosting a dark sky event at the baseball field in Terlingua, TX. Brief dark sky-themed presentations will be followed by a constellation tour and guided stargazing.
Dec
1
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3rd Annual Enchanted Rock Star Festival
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Celebrate the dark skies over Enchanted Rock!
Dec
8
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Star Party
Pedernales Falls State Park
Come join the Austin Astronomical Society in viewing stars, planets and galaxies through dozens of different telescopes!
Dec
8
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Starry Night Hike
Inks Lake State Park
Take this short walk and settle in for a night filled with the stars!
Dec
13
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The Sky is Falling! Geminids Meteor Shower
Inks Lake State Park
Watch the biggest meteor shower of the year and learn how humans looked up to survive.
Dec
29
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Dec
29
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January 2019
Jan
1
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Jan
1
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