TPWD Calendar
Use the links in the left column to find events by activity, region, site and date. Links are also listed for canceled events and restricted access to sites, as well as special calendars for landowners, state parks and wildlife management areas.
Big Bend Ranch SP
December 1–5, 13–15, 19–21, 2006 — Access Restricted — Big Bend Ranch SP — Scheduled Hunts — Call for details. (432) 229-3416. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Bend Ranch SP]
December 28, 2006 — Big Bend Ranch SP — Madrid Falls Tour — Visit Madrid Falls, the second highest waterfall in the state of Texas. Located in a very remote part of the park, you will be driven by four-wheel-drive vehicle and then hike two miles to falls. Meet at the Sauceda Ranch Headquarters Visitors Center. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; fees $72 Texas State Parks Pass members, $75 non-members; reservations required (432) 229-3416. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Bend Ranch SP]
December 30, 2006 — Big Bend Ranch SP — Ride to Las Burras Canyons — Ride in a four-wheel-drive vehicle on a bumpy road to scenic Las Burras Canyons where you'll see a postcard picture around every bend. If you have a digital camera, learn how to take Panoramas because one frame cannot capture these magnificent vistas. These majestic views are well worth the price of a rough ride. Meet at the Sauceda Ranch Headquarters Visitors Center. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; fees $72 Texas State Parks Pass members, $75 non-members, free for children 12 and under; reservations required (432) 229-3416. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Bend Ranch SP]
January 2, 2007 — Big Bend Ranch SP — Madrid Falls Tour — Visit Madrid Falls, the second highest waterfall in the state of Texas. Located in a very remote part of the park, you will be driven by four-wheel-drive vehicle and then hike two miles to falls. Meet at the Sauceda Ranch Headquarters Visitors Center. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; fees $72 Texas State Parks Pass members, $75 non-members; reservations required (432) 229-3416. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Bend Ranch SP]
January 5, 2007 — Big Bend Ranch SP — Ride to Las Burras Canyons — Ride in a four-wheel-drive vehicle on a bumpy road to scenic Las Burras Canyons where you'll see a postcard picture around every bend. If you have a digital camera, learn how to take Panoramas because one frame cannot capture these magnificent vistas. These majestic views are well worth the price of a rough ride. Meet at the Sauceda Ranch Headquarters Visitors Center. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; fees $72 Texas State Parks Pass members, $75 non-members, free for children 12 and under; reservations required (432) 229-3416. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Bend Ranch SP]
January 7–9, 12–15, 2007 — Access Restricted — Big Bend Ranch SP — Scheduled Hunts — Call for details. (432) 229-3416. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Bend Ranch SP]
February 8–10, 2007 — Canceled — Big Bend Ranch SP — Lower Shutup Hike — Ride in a four-wheel-drive vehicle on a bumpy road to the inside of the Solitario, a collapsed volcano. Camp overnight and depart the following morning on a strenuous eight-mile hike through the Lower Shutup where you will see the oldest down to the youngest rock formations of the Solitario - a very scenic hike. The second night's campsite is at the southern base of the Solitario. Return via four-wheel-drive vehicle after breakfast the following morning. Call for times; fees $144 Texas State Parks Pass members, $150 non-members; reservations required (432) 229-3416. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Bend Ranch SP] [Featured Events]
March 3, 15, 2007 — Big Bend Ranch SP — Madrid Falls Tour — Visit Madrid Falls, the second highest waterfall in the state of Texas. Located in a very remote part of the park, you will be driven by four-wheel-drive vehicle and then hike two miles to falls. Meet at the Sauceda Ranch Headquarters Visitors Center. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; fees $72 Texas State Parks Pass members, $75 non-members; reservations required (432) 229-3416. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Bend Ranch SP]
March 29–31, 2007 — Big Bend Ranch SP — Longhorn Cattle Drive — Come out and help round up the Texas longhorns in the park. For three days, experience life on a working ranch by going out on horseback into the rugged country of the ranch and driving the longhorns to ranch headquarters. Price includes horse rental, meals and lodging at the Bunkhouse. Call for times; fees $916 Texas State Parks Pass members, $925 non-members; reservations required (432) 229-3416. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Bend Ranch SP] [Featured Events]
April 13–15, 2007 — Big Bend Ranch SP — Digital Photography Workshop — The emphasis of this workshop will be on composition, lighting and most of all what to do with your pictures after they have been taken. For beginners to intermediate level; presented by a professional photographer. Call for times; fee $400 per person; reservations required (432) 229-3416. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Bend Ranch SP]
May 12, 2007 — Big Bend Ranch SP — Madrid Falls Tour — Visit Madrid Falls, the second highest waterfall in the state of Texas. Located in a very remote part of the park, you will be driven by four-wheel-drive vehicle and then hike two miles to falls. Meet at the Sauceda Ranch Headquarters Visitors Center. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; fees $72 Texas State Parks Pass members, $75 non-members; reservations required (432) 229-3416. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Bend Ranch SP]
May 25–27, 2007 — Big Bend Ranch SP — 4X4 Tour — Bring your four-wheel drive vehicle and visit scenic and remote parts of the park that are otherwise inaccessible. We will go to Las Burras, Madrid Falls and Fresno Canyon. The tour will be limited to 10 vehicles, so please sign up early. The trails are brushy, so scratches may occur on your vehicle. Call for times; fees include park guide, meals and lodging at the Bunkhouse, $344 Texas State Parks Pass members, $350 non-members; reservations required (432) 229-3416. [Events in the Same Region] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Bend Ranch SP] [Featured Events]
This calendar lists items sponsored by TPWD or in which TPWD is a participant.
Symbols and Abbreviations
- = Featured Event
- SP = State Park
- SHS = State Historic Site
- SP&HS = State Park and Historic Site
- SFH = State Fish Hatchery
- SNA = State Natural Area
- WMA = Wildlife Management Area
Calendars on Other Sites
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744