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6th Annual Perseid Meteor Shower Party
Saturday, Aug 11
8:00p
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Mission
See meteors shoot across the night sky and explore nature at night at Bentsen State Park’s 6th Annual Perseid Meteor Shower Party – featuring night hikes, owl prowls, live animals, and viewing areas.
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Mission
See meteors shoot across the night sky and explore nature at night at Bentsen State Park’s 6th Annual Perseid Meteor Shower Party – featuring night hikes, owl prowls, live animals, and viewing areas.
Creatures of the Night
Friday, June 8
8:30p
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Mission
Look and listen for nocturnal wildlife including owls, nightjars and nocturnal mammals with our Park Naturalists.
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Mission
Look and listen for nocturnal wildlife including owls, nightjars and nocturnal mammals with our Park Naturalists.
Full Moon Canoe Tour
Sunday, June 3
8:30p
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
Take a canoe trip under the light of the full moon. Some experience required. Bring your own canoe/ kayak or use one of ours.
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
Take a canoe trip under the light of the full moon. Some experience required. Bring your own canoe/ kayak or use one of ours.
4th of July Picnic In the Park
Wednesday, July 4
9:00a
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
Come for a day of good old time picnic fun at the park. You bring the picnic and we will provide the fun.
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
Come for a day of good old time picnic fun at the park. You bring the picnic and we will provide the fun.
Full Moon Hike
Sunday, June 3
8:00p
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
Come celebrate the full moon and see all that Estero Llano Grande State Park has to offer after hours.
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
Come celebrate the full moon and see all that Estero Llano Grande State Park has to offer after hours.
Got Gators?
Sunday, June 3
11:00a
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
Got Gators? We do and we love to teach people about them. Join our guide on a trip to Alligator Lake in search of our adult gators over 10 feet long!
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
Got Gators? We do and we love to teach people about them. Join our guide on a trip to Alligator Lake in search of our adult gators over 10 feet long!
Butterfly/Dragonfly Walk
Friday, June 8
1:30p
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
Join a park naturalist and observe the vast numbers of colorful butterflies and amazing dragonflies and damselflies that are attracted to the park’s gardens and wetlands.
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
Join a park naturalist and observe the vast numbers of colorful butterflies and amazing dragonflies and damselflies that are attracted to the park’s gardens and wetlands.
Camp with a Ranger
Saturday, June 9
4:00p
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
Join us for a night under the stars. Camp out with a Park Ranger and experience camping in a safe and enjoyable setting.
Estero Llano Grande State Park, Weslaco
Join us for a night under the stars. Camp out with a Park Ranger and experience camping in a safe and enjoyable setting.
Free Entrance Day
Saturday, June 9
8:00a
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park, Brownsville
Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park, Brownsville
Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless
Junior Ranger Camp
Tuesday, June 12
8:00a
Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville
Life’s Better Outside! Get your kids hooked on the outdoors this summer! These exciting 4 day summer camps will immerse your kids in nature as they engage in various hands-on activities including nature explor
Resaca de la Palma State Park, Brownsville
Life’s Better Outside! Get your kids hooked on the outdoors this summer! These exciting 4 day summer camps will immerse your kids in nature as they engage in various hands-on activities including nature explor
