Events
July 2025
Jul
5
7:30a
End Date
Lantern-lit Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.
Jul
5
10:00a
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Jul
6
7:30a
End Date
Women's Hike - Aztec Caves
Franklin Mountains State Park
What better way to celebrate mother's day then to 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.
Jul
9
7:45p
End Date
Night Critter Crawl
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join the Franklin Mountains Rangers for an evening hike to explore the night life at Franklin Mountains State Park.
Jul
16
7:45p
End Date
Night Critter Crawl
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join the Franklin Mountains Rangers for an evening hike to explore the night life at Franklin Mountains State Park.
Jul
27
7:30a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Lazy Cow
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Eastern foothills of the Franklin Mountains.
August 2025
Aug
9
8:00p
End Date
S'mores and Games night
Franklin Mountains State Park
Happy Campfire Day! Join us for a fun evening around the fire sharing s'mores, games, and good times.
Aug
13
7:45p
End Date
Night Critter Crawl
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join the Franklin Mountains Rangers for an evening hike to explore the night life at Franklin Mountains State Park.
Aug
16
7:30a
End Date
Women's Hike - Lower Sunset
Franklin Mountains State Park
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.
Aug
17
8:00a
End Date
Geocaching 101
Franklin Mountains State Park
Get ready for national geocaching day by going on a modern-day treasure hunt in Franklin Mountains State Park!
Aug
24
7:30a
End Date
Lantern-lit Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Step back in time and explore the copper prospecting mine by lantern light.
Aug
24
10:00a
End Date
Prospect Mine Tour
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join us for a hike out to the copper prospecting mines.
Aug
31
7:30a
End Date
Last Sunday Hike - Upper Sunset
Franklin Mountains State Park
Join a park ranger on a guided hike through the Western foothills of the Franklin Mountains.