Events
November 2022
Nov
27
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed Nov. 27-Dec. 2 for a public hunt.
December 2022
Dec
3
1:30p
End Date
Arch in the Park: Tour of Las Cuevas
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger at Las Cuevas to explore a pictograph site and learn about the first inhabitants of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Dec
3
2:00p
End Date
Ojito Adentro Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a park ranger for a hike to a hidden desert oasis.
Dec
4
10:00a
End Date
Why Does Everything Hurt?
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join us for a walk along the Fort Leaton Nature Trail to learn why desert plants are so prickly!
Dec
4
2:00p
End Date
Herbology 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a Ranger at Barton Warnock Visitor Center - Desert Garden to explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Dec
4
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed Dec. 4-9
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed December 4-9 for a public hunt.
Dec
9
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Dec
10
6:00p
End Date
Posada
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Experience the holiday traditions of the borderlands at our annual Posada at Fort Leaton!
Dec
11
9:00a
End Date
What in the Hoodoo?
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Grab your dog and join a ranger for a hike along our Hoodoos Trail!
Dec
14
7:00p
End Date
Geminid Meteor Shower Party
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Observe the wonders of the Geminid meteor shower at Fort Leaton!
Dec
17
9:00a
End Date
Herbology 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a Ranger at Barton Warnock Visitor Center - Desert Garden to explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Dec
17
1:00p
End Date
La Junta de los Rios Dutch Oven Demo
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Join a park ranger to learn what was cooking in the borderlands!
Dec
17
2:00p
End Date
Herbology 101
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Join a Ranger at Barton Warnock Visitor Center - Desert Garden to explore the practical (sometimes magical) properties of desert plants!
Dec
18
10:00a
End Date
Coffee with a Ranger
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Come and join us for a hot cup of coffee and conversation!
Dec
18
1:00p
End Date
Critters of the Big Bend
Barton Warnock Visitor Center
Earn your Junior Ranger badge and learn about the critters that call Big Bend home!
Dec
23
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Dec
23
4:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Regina around the campfire to talk about our upcoming events and adventures to be had!
Dec
23
6:45p
End Date
Star Party in the Badlands
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join us at the West Contrabando Trailhead for a holiday star party in the badlands region of our park!
Dec
24
9:00a
End Date
Self-Guided 4X4 Vehicle Scavenger Hunt
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Spend your holiday weekend driving the rugged roads of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Dec
24
9:00a
End Date
Closed Canyon Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Celebrate the holidays at your favorite park! Grab your pet and favorite ugly Christmas sweater to join a ranger on a 1.5 mile there and back of Closed Canyon!
Dec
24
11:00a
End Date
Wayfinding 101
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Discover how to navigate any terrain by reading maps, using tools, and observing your environment!
Dec
25
2:00p
End Date
Mindfulness Hike
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a park ranger for a peaceful holiday hike on the Hoodoos Trail.
Dec
26
1:30p
End Date
Arch in the Park: Tour of Las Cuevas
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger at Las Cuevas to explore a pictograph site and learn about the first inhabitants of Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Dec
30
6:30p
End Date
Starrytelling
Fort Leaton State Historic Site
Enjoy a night of stargazing at our International Dark Sky park during the holidays!
Dec
31
11:45a
End Date
Frio en el Rio - Polar Plunge
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Dive into the New Year with a dip in the cool waters of the Rio Grande!
Dec
31
4:00p
End Date
New Year's Eve Campfire Fun!
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Enjoy your last day of 2022 with some fun around the campfire!
January 2023
Jan
1
8:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Fresno Divide Trail
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Ring in the New Year with a ranger-led hike. You will explore some of the most spectacular natural and historical landscapes in Big Bend Ranch State Park!
Jan
1
10:00a
End Date
First Day Hike: Fresno West Rim
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Start the new year off right with a hike to the iconic West Rim overlook in the park's interior.
Jan
6
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Jan
20
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Jan
29
8:00p
End Date
Public Hunt: Park Interior Closed Jan. 29 - Feb. 3
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The interior of Big Bend Ranch State Park will be closed January 29 - February 3 for a public hunt (Quail).
February 2023
Feb
3
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Feb
17
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
March 2023
Mar
3
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Mar
17
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Mar
31
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
April 2023
Apr
14
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
Apr
22
6:00p
End Date
Airstrip Astronomy
Big Bend Ranch State Park
🎉 Join us for an exciting night of stargazing, astrophotography and astronomy-based oral history at the Sauceda Airstrip!
Apr
28
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
May 2023
May
12
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
May
26
9:30a
End Date
News from the Big Bend (Online)
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join a ranger on Facebook Live for Big Bend Ranch State Park updates, park conditions, and other exciting information!
