Wildlife Viewing

Experience superlative wildlife and landscape viewing on a very approachable hiking experience!

Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.

A sunset hike for sea turtle conservation.

Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.

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!

How many birds can we find and identify around Lockhart State Park? Take a walk with a park ranger and find out! All ages and experience levels welcome.

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

Game of life and death in paradise for beach safety.

Join a park ranger for a hike to view the emerging bats at Gorman Cave.

Sunset beach hike and storytelling fun.

Discover those amazing flying mammals.

Meet at the playground to join park guides on a hike of Strawberry Trail, with a informative stop at the Wildlife Viewing Area.

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!

Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?

Join us while we explore Bentsen State Park from the comfort of an electric park shuttle.

A sunset hike for sea turtle conservation.

Join us for a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.

Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!

An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!

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!

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

Game of life and death in paradise for beach safety.

Come admire the shadowy strays that swim just beneath the surface!

Kids can earn a Junior Ranger Badge exploring with their families and a Park Naturalist.

Adult kayak tour at sunset, RSVPs only.

Sunset beach hike and storytelling fun.

Meet at the playground to join park guides on a hike of Strawberry Trail, with a informative stop at the Wildlife Viewing Area.

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!

Ever wonder what wildlife calls McKinney Falls home?

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Kids can earn a Junior Ranger Badge exploring with their families and a Park Naturalist.

Learn to see Nature's beauty in a new way.

A sunset hike for sea turtle conservation.

Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.

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!

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

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!

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Learn to see Nature's beauty in a new way.

A sunset hike for sea turtle conservation.

Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.

An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!

Learn the basics of birding with us!

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!

The Annual Village Creek State Park Photo Contest and Show, sponsored by the park Volunteer Association is almost here! Photos that capture the smallest details, grand vistas, the wonder in everyday objects, the unusual and unique, lucky shots, and careful studies - all will be represented in the photos at the show. Please join us Saturday, August 11, to view the beautiful and inspiring photography from some of our local, very talented photographers on display inside the Nature Center.

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

High-Tech Treasure Hunting Workshop

Join a park ranger for a hike to view the emerging bats at Gorman Cave.

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!

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

A sunset hike for sea turtle conservation.

Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.

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!

Join us to meet some slithering locals!

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

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!

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.

An especially kid-friendly Ranger-led hike which may include stargazing, owls, scorpions, tarantulas, alligators, frogs, bats and more!

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!

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

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!

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Join us on a guided vehicle tour to historic Clarity Tunnel for the bat emergence flight. Reservations are required. Please call the park at (806)455-1492 for reservations.

Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma 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!

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

High-Tech Treasure Hunting Workshop

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Join a ranger on a nighttime hike to witness the nocturnal world of Resaca de la Palma State Park!

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where you will see several remnant sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and the Seminole Watering Hole, a historic stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

High-Tech Treasure Hunting Workshop

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

High-Tech Treasure Hunting Workshop

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

Discover the beaches and dunes while hunting for island treasures.

Hands-on discovery of what's lurking beneath the murky bay waters.

THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.

High-Tech Treasure Hunting Workshop

THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.

THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.

THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.

THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.

THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.

THIS EVENT REQUIRES REGISTRATION.This guided-only hike takes you into the remote upper sections of Seminole Canyon boundaries, where the participants will be led to several remnant-sites of the Southern Pacific railroad-era (1882--1892) and to the Seminole Watering Hole, a historical stopover/camp site for the U.S. Army's Detachment Black Seminole-Indian Scouts and their Lt. John L. Bullis.