Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.

Guided Nature Hike

“See the Cross Timbers as it was 300 years ago as we hike through undisturbed woodland.”

Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.

Let's Play Trapball

“Play a historic bat and ball game that predates baseball.”

Guided Nature Hike

“See the Cross Timbers as it was 300 years ago as we hike through undisturbed woodland.”

Storytelling Down In The Hollow

“Listen to stories, cowboy poetry and folklore in a beautiful setting.”

Home School - Plains People Atlatl

Bring your kids to an outdoor classroom at Lake Mineral Wells State Park! Reservations Required Call Park HQ.

Kid’s Wilderness Survival

A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.

Night Hike

Discover fun nighttime activities in the outdoors! Call to Reserve a spot! (940) 328-1171 x 222.

Kid’s Wilderness Survival

A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.

Homeschool - Wildflower Walk

Come learn about the plants and wildflowers of Texas.

Wildflower Walk

Texas is known for her wildflowers. Come see the wildflowers of the Cross Timbers of Texas.

Homeschool Astronomy - Canceled due to weather

“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.

Spider Walk

A fun nighttime activity involving spiders . . . yes, really, it’s fun!

Stargazing the Texas Night Sky

“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.

Name That Bird!

“Learn new songs! Songs written and performed by our native birds.”

Owl Prowl

Did you ever hear or see an owl at night?. . . Here is a good opportunity!

Stargazing the Texas Night Sky

“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.

Cowboy Campfire - Poetry, Stories and Songs

“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”

Night Sounds

“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor