TPWD: First Day Hikes

By Editor | January 1, 2026 |

First Day Hikes is a nationwide program to encourage hiking on New Year’s Day. Start a new tradition and join us!

January 2026

Jan 1

First Day Honey Creek Guided Walks Registration Required

Honey Creek State Natural Area

Experience the natural and cultural history of Honey Creek on our First Day Hikes!

Jan 1

First Day Hike (Self-Guided)

Purtis Creek State Park

Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD’s 14th annual First Day Hike!

Jan 1

First Day Hike – Self Guided

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike!

Jan 1

First Day Hike: Self-guided Story Walk

Cleburne State Park

Enjoy “The Life of a Tree,” a self-guided, family-friendly story walk along the Camp Creek Loop.

Jan 1

Self-guided First Day Hike

Palmetto State Park

Hike our trails at your own pace! Instructions to take a 0.5-mile or 3-mile hike found here.

Jan 1

First Day Hikes

Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site

Start the New Year with a morning hike at Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site.

Jan 1

First Day Hike – Self-Guided

San Angelo State Park

Hike into the new year!

Jan 1

First Day Self Guided Hike

Copper Breaks State Park

Join us for a First Day Hike!

Jan 1

First Day Hikes

Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

Hike with a ranger on Island Trail at 8 a.m. OR 10 a.m. or Forest Trail at 2 pm for First Day Hikes of 2026!

Jan 1

Self(ie) Guided First Day Hike

Blanco State Park

Kick off 2026 on the trail!

Jan 1

Self-Guided First Day Nature Hikes

Guadalupe River State Park

Experience the great outdoors and join us for a self-guided First Day Hike!

Jan 1

6:30a

First Day Hike at First Light

Mustang Island State Park

Start 2026 with a relaxing walk of our shoreline at the crack of dawn!

Jan 1

6:45a

First Day Hike – Sunrise Beach Walk

Galveston Island State Park

Begin 2026 with a sunrise walk on the beach at Galveston Island State Park!

Jan 1

7:00a

First Day Hike – Sunrise Edition!

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

New Year’s Day Sunrise Hike on the Triassic Trail!

Jan 1

7:00a

First Day Hikes – Chinquapin Challenge

Huntsville State Park

Start the new year off on the right boot and on our most popular trail.

Jan 1

7:30a

Self-Guided First Day Hike

Lockhart State Park

Feel like a hike, but at your own pace? We got you covered.

Jan 1

7:30a

Sunrise Bird Hike

Palmetto State Park

Join us to see the sunrise and start your New Year off with a hike!

Jan 1

8:00a

First Day Hike 2026

Brazos Bend State Park

Start the New Year off on the right foot and join in the annual First Day Hike at Brazos Bend State Park!

Jan 1

8:00a

First Day Hike (Self Guided)

Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Johnson Branch Unit

Start the new year off on the right foot and enjoy a hike at the park.

Jan 1

8:00a

First Day Self-guided Hike, Bike and/or Ride!

Cooper State Park – South Sulphur Unit

Join us on New Year’s Day to celebrate wellness in nature!

Jan 1

8:00a

Self-guided First Day Hike

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway

Start the new year off right with a peaceful hike in the canyons!

Jan 1

8:00a

Story Book Stroll

Meridian State Park

Check out our self-guided First Day Hike available at the Shinnery Ridge Trail, featuring the children’s book “Walking Through Texas” by author Courtney Rubalcaba.

Jan 1

8:00a

First Day Hike – Self Guided

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway

Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike

Jan 1

8:00a

First Day Hike! – Self Guided

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

Join in a long-standing tradition happening throughout the nation and take a hike on New Year’s Day.

Jan 1

8:00a

Self(ie) Guided First Day Hikes

Eisenhower State Park

Celebrate the first day of 2026 by taking a hike at Eisenhower State Park!

Jan 1

8:00a

First Day Self-guided Hike!

Cooper State Park – Doctors Creek Unit

Join us on New Year’s Day to celebrate wellness in nature!

Jan 1

8:15a

First Day Self-Guided Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park

Hike any trail of your choosing on January 1, 2026 from 8:15am-4:00pm and stop by the park headquarters after to receive your first day hike sticker!

Jan 1

8:30a

First Day Hike – Falls Loop

Pedernales Falls State Park

It’s your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!

Jan 1

8:30a

Tri-Park-A-Thon

Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Johnson Branch Unit

Join rangers at Ray Roberts for our 3rd Annual hike across all 3 units.

Jan 1

8:30a

Lost Pines First Day Hike- Self Guided

Bastrop State Park

Start 2026 off on the right foot by strapping on your hiking boots and going on a self guided First Day Hike in Bastrop or Buescher State Parks!

Jan 1

8:30a

First Day Hike – Start it Right!

Estero Llano Grande State Park

Join us on our annual First Day Hike, a fun way to fulfill those New Year resolutions!

Jan 1

8:30a

First Day Hike – Self Guided

Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our interpretive trail or make your own trail in the dunes!

Jan 1

8:30a

First Day Hike 2026 – Greenbelt FM 428 Aubrey

Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Isle Du Bois Unit

Looking to start the New Year off right? Do it outdoors with a hike at the Greenbelt Unit!

Jan 1

8:30a

First Day Birding Tour

Goose Island State Park

This program is part of First Day Hikes. Get birdy on the first day of the new year!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike – Guided Trail Sampler

Goliad State Park & Historic Site

Join a ranger on a 1.8-mile guided hike around Goliad State Park!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Nature Hike

Falcon State Park

Begin the New Year with a guided hike in nature!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike: Family-Friendly Morning Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area

Start your kids’ new year on the right foot enjoying the outdoors at Government Canyon State Natural Area!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Self-Guided Hike

Possum Kingdom State Park

Start your year off right with a First Day Hike at a state park!

Jan 1

9:00a

Early Risers First Day Hike

Abilene State Park

Start your new year outdoors! Join us for our annual first day hikes.

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hikes: Self-Guided Activities

Goose Island State Park

Start the New Year off with a resolution to spend more time outside enjoying nature!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike: Birding the Island

Martin Creek Lake State Park

Start your New Year off with our feathered friends!

Jan 1

9:00a

Self-Guided First Day Hike

McKinney Falls State Park

Start off the new year with a hike!

Jan 1

9:00a

2026 First Day Hikes

Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site

Start the year off on the right foot and join us for a hike at Hueco Tanks!!🥳

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike – Bird Walk

Galveston Island State Park

Kick off 2026 with a refreshing Bird Walk at Galveston Island State Park!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hikes – Yoga at the Pavilion

Village Creek State Park

Join a park ranger for a gentle guided yoga session in nature.

Jan 1

9:00a

Nails Creek – Self-guided First Day Hike 🌿🦋

Lake Somerville State Park – Nails Creek Unit

Start 2026 outdoors at Nails Creek! 🎉 Kick off the New Year on the right foot with self-guided activities. First Day Hikes is a nationwide program celebrating hiking and outdoor fun, and it’s also the first day of the U.S.’s 250th birthday!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike

Tyler State Park

Put your best foot forward into the New Year!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike – Prickly Pear

Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway

Ring in the New Year right with a First Day Hike!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Beach Walk

Sea Rim State Park

Start your resolutions off right by joining us for a hike on the beach on the first day of the new year!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Roll Out of Bed Hike

Eisenhower State Park

Start the New Year off comfy, cozy, and a little bit silly!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Paddle

Sea Rim State Park

Oar you ready to start the new year off right? Join us for a First Day Paddle of the salt marsh!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike: Reflections Hike

Lake Whitney State Park

Join Park Ranger Lory on the Two Bridges Trail for a 1½-hour mindful walk, meditation moments, and reflective pauses. Choose a Zenful question or thought to guide your reflections as we share insights, breathe deeply, and welcome clarity, calm, and new happiness endeavors for 2026.

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center

Start off the New Year on the right foot by joining us for our First Day Hike!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Dog Walk

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center

Start off the New Year on the right foot by joining us for our First Day Hike, pups included!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Ring in the NEW year on this OLD trail.

Jan 1

9:00a

Birch Creek – Self-guided First Day Hike 🌿

Lake Somerville State Park – Birch Creek Unit

Start 2026 outdoors at Birch Creek! 🎉 Kick off the New Year with self-guided activities! It’s also the first day of the U.S.’s 250th birthday! First Day Hikes is a nationwide program encouraging outdoor fun.

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike 2026!

Choke Canyon State Park – Calliham Unit

Kick off the new year with an outdoor adventure! Join us at the Nature Center for a guided walk.

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike for Your Health

Lockhart State Park

Start your New Year off right with a hike about supercharging your wellness!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike Chinati Mountains State Natural Area

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Be one of the first to start the new year off right with a hike at Chinati Mountains State Natural Area!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike

Caddo Lake State Park

Join us for the annual nationwide First Day Hike here at Caddo Lake State Park!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike: Dragonfly Trail

Lake Arrowhead State Park

Celebrate the New Year with a hike!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hike – Mundy’s Gap

Franklin Mountains State Park

Let’s start the New Year’s resolutions off on the right hiking foot!

Jan 1

9:00a

First Day Hikes – Self-Guided Activities

Village Creek State Park

Start the New Year off with a resolution to spend more time outside enjoying nature! Bring your family and pets (on a leash) to help us top our First Day Hike participation record!

Jan 1

9:30a

Mile – High First Day Hike

Davis Mountains State Park

Start 2026 off on the right (or left) foot by joining us on our Mile – High First Day Hike.

Jan 1

9:30a

First Day Poetry Hike

Government Canyon State Natural Area

Spend a morning reading and composing poetry in nature while hiking Government Canyon State Natural Area.

Jan 1

9:30a

First Day Bird Walk

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site

It’s a new year — time to start your yearly bird list!

Jan 1

9:30a

First Day Hike – Self-Guided

Lake Brownwood State Park

Take a First Day Hike at your own pace on our trails!

Jan 1

9:30a

First Day Hike: Two(k)-Step to the Top

Hill Country State Natural Area

Travel the trail with Ranger Augie on a summit hike to the top of West Peak Overlook on New Years Day as we attempt to reach 2,000 steps plus. Tour the crown of this Hill Country summit for amazing scenic views

Jan 1

9:30a

First Day Hike! (Morning Hike)

Mission Tejas State Park

Kick-off the new year with a ranger-led hike!

Jan 1

9:30a

First Day Hike – Accessible Paved Trail- Birding with A Ranger – Bastrop

Bastrop State Park

Start off 2026 by getting some time in nature at Bastrop on a guided birding walk along paved sections of trail on the 1-mile Lake Mina Loop.

Jan 1

9:30a

First Day Hike: Bluff Spurs

Government Canyon State Natural Area

Celebrate the first day of the new year with an adventure on the Bluff Spurs Trail.

Jan 1

9:30a

Friends of McKinney First Day Fun Run

McKinney Falls State Park

Join us for our Friends of McKinney Falls Fun Run and support McKinney Falls State Park!

Jan 1

9:45a

First Day Guided Hike – Gorman Falls

Colorado Bend State Park

Start of the New Year with a guided hike to the tallest and most famous waterfall in Central Texas!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Guided Hike (Morning)

Purtis Creek State Park

Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD’s 14th annual First Day Hike!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike

Inks Lake State Park

Hit the trail with us as we celebrate a new year.

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hikes

Lake Livingston State Park

Join us at Lake Livingston State Park for a hike on the first day of 2026!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike – Madrone-Juniper Ridge Loop

Pedernales Falls State Park

Its your first hike of the year! Start it off with an adventure!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Guided Hike

Lake Tawakoni State Park

Start your new year right and join a ranger for this 1.8 mile guided hike!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike – Osprey Hill

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

Join in a long-standing tradition happening throughout the nation and take a hike on New Year’s Day 2026!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Track Talk

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike at Post Oak Ridge State Park

Post Oak Ridge State Park

EVENT IS FULL. We are so excited in the interest in Post Oak Ridge State Park. Please check back for future events. Join us for our first public hike to Post Oak Ridge – registration is required!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike – Equestrian Ride

San Angelo State Park

Gallop into 2026 with a ride on the trails.

Jan 1

10:00a

Beginner-Accessible First Day Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

Ring in 2026 with this easy ranger-guided hike in the newest park in Texas!

Jan 1

10:00a

Intermediate First Day Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

Celebrate the New Year in the newest park in Texas with this intermediate Ranger-Guided hike!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike: Hoodoos Trailhead

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Start the new year off right with a hike to the iconic Hoodoos Trailhead along the park’s river district on River Road FM170.

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike!

Cooper State Park – South Sulphur Unit

Join us on New Year’s Day to celebrate wellness in nature!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike 2026

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

Start off the New Year with a hike in the park!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike: Tails to the Trails

Government Canyon State Natural Area

Ease into the new year with your favorite canine friend on a guided dog-walk along the Savannah Loop Trail.

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike! A Journey Through Time

Lake Corpus Christi State Park

Take a walk with your family through historical photos, placed where they were taken. Learn about the park’s history!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike: South Onion Creek Trail

Lake Arrowhead State Park

Celebrate the New Year with a hike!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day of 2026 Hikes

Cedar Hill State Park

Join us for a hike on the first day of the new year in 2026!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike!

Cleburne State Park

Have you made your New Year’s resolution? Life is Better Outside. Start the year off with a breath of fresh air! Come join us for a ranger-led hike to the beautiful and historic CCC Spillway!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike

Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area

Kick off 2026 with a visit to see the Devil’s Sinkhole and enjoy a guided or self-guided nature walk.

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike – Discovery Hike on Turks Cap Trail

Goose Island State Park

Start the new year with a guided hike along the trail with a ranger!

Jan 1

10:00a

2026 First Day Hike

Garner State Park

Start 2026 off right with a dose of nature! This is a guided First Day Hike to the top of Old Baldy revealing scenic overlooks of the Frio River and Texas Hill Country.

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike

Meridian State Park

Start your year with fresh air and new adventures at Meridian State Park!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike — C.C.C. our History!

Blanco State Park

Celebrate the New Year by learning about the young men that built this park nearly 100 years ago!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike! – Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Reservations required. Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike (Ranger-Guided, Mountain View, 0.8 miles)

Daingerfield State Park

Start your New Year off right by going on a First Day Hike!

Jan 1

10:00a

Guided Summit First Day Hike

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Kick your 2026 off right with a ranger guided hike to the summit of Enchanted Rock

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike at South Llano River State Park!

South Llano River State Park

Start your New Year off at South Llano River State Park with a guided hike through the beautiful pecan bottomland!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike – Upper Sunset & Tom Mays Trails

Franklin Mountains State Park

Let’s start the New Year’s resolutions off on the right hiking foot!

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike 2026

Mother Neff State Park

Come enjoy miles of fun and join us on the trails at Mother Neff. Explore the park at your own pace and learn about the history of the park along the way. We will also have interpretive stations throughout the park sharing about the park’s history and natural resources from 10am-3pm. Once you have completed your hike, come back by the visitors’ center and share your experience. We will even have a small memento for your participation and weather permitting the Leon River Dutch Oven Gang will be serving up some black-eyed peas for good luck in the coming year (while they last)!

Jan 1

10:00a

Self-Guided First Day Hike

Old Tunnel State Park

Hike our half-mile trail to start off your New Year.

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hikes – Hiking With Intention

Village Creek State Park

Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the New Year with a mindful hike in nature.

Jan 1

10:00a

First Day Hike: Let’s Ring in 2026!

Stephen F. Austin State Park

Begin the New Year with a healthy dose of nature and start a new tradition at Stephen F. Austin State Park!

Jan 1

11:00a

First Day Hike – Hackenburg Loop

Pedernales Falls State Park

It’s your first hike of the year! Start it off along a river!

Jan 1

11:00a

First Day Overlook Hike

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Join us to celebrate the New Year with a guided hike to the best view in the park!

Jan 1

11:00a

First Day Hike 2026 – Isle du Bois Unit

Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Isle Du Bois Unit

Looking to start the New Year off right? Do it outdoors with a hike at the Isle du Bois Unit!

Jan 1

11:00a

First Day Pupfish Plunge

Balmorhea State Park

Start the new year with a splash!

Jan 1

11:00a

First Day Hikes – Guided Mountain Biking

Village Creek State Park

Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the new year with a nature hike to explore the biodiversity of the Big Thicket.

Jan 1

12:00p

Let’s Wonder as We Wander – Mindfulness Hike (Guided)

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site

A guided first-day hike focusing on mindfulness and intention while in nature.

Jan 1

12:00p

First Day Self-Guided Hike

Inks Lake State Park

Begin your New Year on a trail!

Jan 1

12:00p

Palmetto Plunge

Palmetto State Park

Start your year off right by plunging into the Oxbow Lake!

Jan 1

12:00p

First Day Hikes – Bike Ride

San Angelo State Park

Ride into 2026 at San Angelo State Park

Jan 1

12:00p

First Day Hike: Let’s Ring in 2026!

Stephen F. Austin State Park

Begin the New Year with a healthy dose of nature and start a new tradition at Stephen F. Austin State Park!

Jan 1

12:30p

First Day Hike (B.A.R.K. Ranger)

Daingerfield State Park

Join us for a stroll around the day-use area with your B.A.R.K. Ranger! Not a B.A.R.K Ranger? Come earn your badge!

Jan 1

1:00p

First Day Hike – B.A.R.K. Ranger -1-Mile Loop – Buescher

Buescher State Park

Start 2026 off on the right paw with a guided B.A.R.K. Ranger First Day Hike in Buescher State Park!

Jan 1

1:00p

Beginner-Accessible First Day Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

Ring in 2026 with this easy Ranger-guided hike in the newest park in Texas!

Jan 1

1:00p

Intermediate First Day Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

Celebrate the New Year in the newest park in Texas with this intermediate Ranger-Guided hike!

Jan 1

1:00p

Challenging First Day Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

Join us in welcoming 2026 with this challenging, Ranger-guided hike in the newest state park in Texas!

Jan 1

1:00p

First Day Hike: Trek to the Tracks

Government Canyon State Natural Area

Take a 5-mile guided hike to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon.

Jan 1

1:00p

First Day Hike

Bonham State Park

Join us for the first hike of the year at Bonham State Park

Jan 1

1:00p

First Day Hike

Atlanta State Park

Join us on a guided hike through the forest of Atlanta State Park!

Jan 1

1:00p

Old Tunnel First Day Guided Hike

Old Tunnel State Park

Join Ranger Izzy and start your New Year’s off on the right foot.

Jan 1

1:00p

First Day Hikes – Compass Reading

Village Creek State Park

Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the new year and learn land navigation.

Jan 1

1:30p

First Day Hikes (Guided)

Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Johnson Branch Unit

Join rangers for our annual First Day Hike to celebrate the New Year.

Jan 1

1:30p

First Day Junior Ranger Nature Hike

Falcon State Park

Junior Rangers of all ages can start 2026 with a guided hike and earn a badge!

Jan 1

1:30p

First Day B.A.R.K. Ranger Hike

Eisenhower State Park

Kick off the New Year with your four-legged friend!

Jan 1

1:30p

First Day Hike

Tyler State Park

Put your best foot forward into the New Year!

Jan 1

1:45p

First Day Hike – Guided

Lake Brownwood State Park

Join us for a guided ranger hike to celebrate New Years’ Day!

Jan 1

2:00p

First Day Hike (Ranger-Guided, Rustling Leaves, 2.4 miles)

Daingerfield State Park

Start your New Year off right by joining us on our First Day Hike!

Jan 1

2:00p

Late Risers First Day Hike

Abilene State Park

Start your new year outdoors! Join us for our annual first day hikes.

Jan 1

2:00p

First Day Hike

Resaca de la Palma State Park

Hike the park to start the year off right with some exercise!

Jan 1

2:00p

First Day Hike! – Mesquite Bend Trail

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

Join in a long-standing tradition happening throughout the nation and take a hike on New Year’s Day.

Jan 1

2:00p

First Day Hikes – Discovery Hike

Village Creek State Park

Join a Village Creek State Park ranger to ring in the new year with a nature hike to explore the biodiversity of the Big Thicket.

Jan 1

2:00p

First Day Hike – Bayfront Guided Hike

Goose Island State Park

Start the new year with a guided hike along the bayfront.

Jan 1

2:00p

First Day Hike! – Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk

Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.

Jan 1

2:00p

DINO DIVE!

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Join us for our 10th annual Dino Dive to celebrate the New Year!

Jan 1

2:00p

First Day Hike!

Cooper State Park – Doctors Creek Unit

Join us on New Year’s Day to celebrate wellness in nature!

Jan 1

2:00p

First Day Hike – Sotol Stroll Loop

Big Spring State Park

Are you ready to start your hiking journey? Join a ranger on a beginner trail for a special First Day Hike!

Jan 1

3:00p

First Day Fossils!

Pedernales Falls State Park

It’s your first hike of the year! Start it off with some fossils and scenic views!

Jan 1

3:00p

First Day Hike – Guide Nature Hike

San Angelo State Park

Kick-off the new year with a hike!

Jan 1

3:00p

Beginner-Accessible First Day Hike (Registration Required)

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

Ring in 2026 with this easy Ranger-Guided hike in the newest park in Texas!

Jan 1

3:00p

First Day Hike! BARK Ranger

Lake Corpus Christi State Park

You’ve heard of Junior Ranger for kids… now there’s B.A.R.K Ranger for dogs! Your dog can earn a B.A.R.K Ranger certificate after completing this hike!

Jan 1

3:30p