Tours
December 2025
Dec
13
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.
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Bentsen's 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Join us for a fun holiday inspired scavenger hunt throughout the park!
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Birding 101
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Learn the basics of birding and what makes birdwatching such a popular hobby. No experience required!
Dec
13
9:00a
End Date
Home for the Holidays Hike
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
❄️Join us for a moderate 2-mile holiday hike through the stunning landscapes of Hueco Tanks!
Dec
13
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Dec
13
5:00p
End Date
Ghost of Christmas Past
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Come glimpse Christmas life of the 1800's
Dec
14
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.
Dec
14
10:00a
End Date
Holiday Cheer with White-Tailed Deer
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Discover local deer species, explore how animals adapt to cold weather, and learn about hunter’s education and conservation in Texas
Dec
14
10:00a
End Date
Guided 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.
Dec
17
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.
Dec
19
4:30p
End Date
Christmas Van Tour
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Enjoy a guided drive through Palo Duro Canyon from the comfort of our van.
Dec
20
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.
Dec
20
10:00a
End Date
Dec
20
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Dec
20
6:00p
End Date
Candlelight Christmas Tour
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
Step back in time and experience the magic of the holiday season on the Texas frontier.
Dec
21
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.
Dec
21
10:00a
End Date
Guided 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.
Dec
21
10:30a
End Date
Hill Country Rock Art Shelter
Devils River State Natural Area - Del Norte Unit
Step back into time and learn about the rock art at Hill Country Rock Shelter.
Dec
24
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.
Dec
26
8:00a
End Date
Bird Tour: Christmas Bird Count
Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site
Join us to help survey birds for the annual Christmas Bird Count!
Dec
27
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.
Dec
27
2:00p
End Date
Guided 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.
Dec
28
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.
Dec
28
10:00a
End Date
Guided 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.
Dec
31
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.
January 2026
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Let's Ring in 2026!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Begin the New Year with a healthy dose of nature and start a new tradition at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Jan
1
12:00p
End Date
First Day Hike: Let's Ring in 2026!
Stephen F. Austin State Park
Begin the New Year with a healthy dose of nature and start a new tradition at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Jan
16
4:30a
End Date
Jan
22
10:00a
End Date
A Daily Life of Cavalry Solider
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
For everyone who’s ever wondered: “Would I thrive on the frontier… or immediately beg for modern plumbing?”
Jan
22
2:00p
End Date
A Daily Life of Cavalry Solider
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
For everyone who’s ever wondered: “Would I thrive on the frontier… or immediately beg for modern plumbing?”
Jan
30
4:30a
End Date
February 2026
Feb
6
4:30a
End Date
Feb
20
4:30a
End Date
Feb
27
4:30a
End Date