Come explore the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert with other women, led by a female ranger or volunteer. Learn about best hiking practices and the unique desert ecosystems. This hike is open to women of all experience levels who are excited to spend more quality time outdoors.

Come explore the beautiful Chihuahua desert on a guided hike with one of our park rangers or volunteers. This is a relatively easy 3 mile hike and is excellent for families, beginner hikers, or geology and wildlife enthusiasts. We will meek at the Scenic Overlook in the Tom Mays Unit. Reservations required; to reserve your spot, call the office at (915) 566-6441.

Halloween is almost here and that means creepy crawlers talk! Visit us at the park and learn about many of the creepy crawlies that call the park home; we are talking about centipedes, millipedes, snakes, bats, tarantulas and more! We’ll also have a carved pumpkin contest and we’ll be making spooky s’mores!

Feeling artistic? Participate in our carved pumpkin contest!

Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.

Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.

Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.

Join a Ranger on a short, easy nature hike in the Tom Mays Unit of Franklin Mountains State Park.