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.
Caving & Climbing
December 2006 — Colorado Bend SP — Walking Wild Cave Tour — Every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. Guided tour to large and interesting Gorman Cave including beautiful three-mile round trip hike over hill country terrain. Cave has no man-made improvements. Sturdy hiking shoes and good flashlight or headlamp required; helmets provided. No children under 6. 9:15 a.m.; fees $15 per person; reservations recommended (325) 628-3240. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Colorado Bend SP]
December 2006 — Hueco Tanks SHS — Bouldering Tours — Every Wednesday through Sunday, by prior arrangement. Test your skills in a vast variety of bouldering areas, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Tours last a minimum of two hours and begin at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; subject to guide availability; reservations required, (915) 849-6684. (915) 857-1135. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Hueco Tanks SHS]
January 2007 — Colorado Bend SP — Walking Wild Cave Tour — Every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. Guided tour to large and interesting Gorman Cave including beautiful three-mile round trip hike over hill country terrain. Cave has no man-made improvements. Sturdy hiking shoes and good flashlight or headlamp required; helmets provided. No children under 6. 9:15 a.m.; fees $15 per person; reservations recommended (325) 628-3240. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Colorado Bend SP]
January 2007 — Hueco Tanks SHS — Bouldering Tours — Every Wednesday through Sunday, by prior arrangement. Test your skills in a vast variety of bouldering areas, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Tours last a minimum of two hours and begin at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; subject to guide availability; reservations required, (915) 849-6684. (915) 857-1135. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Hueco Tanks SHS]
January 6, 2007 — Colorado Bend SP — Crawling Wild Cave Exploration — This self-guided, crawling exploration lets you venture out without a guide for a true caving experience. If you are looking for something different to do, this is it! Map and information provided. Tight crawl spaces - not for those with claustrophobia. Three lights sources and sturdy footwear required; elbow and knee pads, long pants, long sleeves and gloves recommended. Minimum three, maximum 10 people per group. 9 a.m.; fee $30 per person; reservations required; call for more information (325) 628-3240. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Colorado Bend SP]
February 2007 — Colorado Bend SP — Walking Wild Cave Tour — Every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. Guided tour to large and interesting Gorman Cave including beautiful three-mile round trip hike over hill country terrain. Cave has no man-made improvements. Sturdy hiking shoes and good flashlight or headlamp required; helmets provided. No children under 6. 9:15 a.m.; fees $15 per person; reservations recommended (325) 628-3240. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Colorado Bend SP]
February 2007 — Hueco Tanks SHS — Bouldering Tours — Every Wednesday through Sunday, by prior arrangement. Test your skills in a vast variety of bouldering areas, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Tours last a minimum of two hours and begin at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; subject to guide availability; reservations required, (915) 849-6684. (915) 857-1135. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Hueco Tanks SHS]
February 3, 2007 — Colorado Bend SP — Crawling Wild Cave Exploration — This self-guided, crawling exploration lets you venture out without a guide for a true caving experience. If you are looking for something different to do, this is it! Map and information provided. Tight crawl spaces - not for those with claustrophobia. Three lights sources and sturdy footwear required; elbow and knee pads, long pants, long sleeves and gloves recommended. Minimum three, maximum 10 people per group. 9 a.m.; fee $30 per person; reservations required; call for more information (325) 628-3240. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Colorado Bend SP]
March 2007 — Colorado Bend SP — Walking Wild Cave Tour — Every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. Guided tour to large and interesting Gorman Cave including beautiful three-mile round trip hike over hill country terrain. Cave has no man-made improvements. Sturdy hiking shoes and good flashlight or headlamp required; helmets provided. No children under 6. 9:15 a.m.; fees $15 per person; reservations recommended (325) 628-3240. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Colorado Bend SP]
March 2007 — Hueco Tanks SHS — Bouldering Tours — Every Wednesday through Sunday, by prior arrangement. Test your skills in a vast variety of bouldering areas, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Tours last a minimum of two hours and begin at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; subject to guide availability; reservations required, (915) 849-6684. (915) 857-1135. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Hueco Tanks SHS]
March 3, 2007 — Colorado Bend SP — Crawling Wild Cave Exploration — This self-guided, crawling exploration lets you venture out without a guide for a true caving experience. If you are looking for something different to do, this is it! Map and information provided. Tight crawl spaces - not for those with claustrophobia. Three lights sources and sturdy footwear required; elbow and knee pads, long pants, long sleeves and gloves recommended. Minimum three, maximum 10 people per group. 9 a.m.; fee $30 per person; reservations required; call for more information (325) 628-3240. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Colorado Bend SP]
March 3, 17, 31, 2007 — Kickapoo Cavern SP — Wild Cave Tour — This rugged two-hour adventure hikes across fields of loose boulders into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. The primitive tour passes the 80-foot tall twin columns, the largest known formation in Texas. Participants should be in good physical condition, must bring two light sources per person and wear sturdy footwear for hiking. Liability release required. 1:30-4 p.m.; fees $7 Texas State Parks Pass members, $10 non-members, $7 children 12 and under; reservations required (830) 563-2342. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Kickapoo Cavern SP]
April 2007 — Colorado Bend SP — Walking Wild Cave Tour — Every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. Guided tour to large and interesting Gorman Cave including beautiful three-mile round trip hike over hill country terrain. Cave has no man-made improvements. Sturdy hiking shoes and good flashlight or headlamp required; helmets provided. No children under 6. 9:15 a.m.; fees $15 per person; reservations recommended (325) 628-3240. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Colorado Bend SP]
April 2007 — Hueco Tanks SHS — Bouldering Tours — Every Wednesday through Sunday, by prior arrangement. Test your skills in a vast variety of bouldering areas, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Tours last a minimum of two hours and begin at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; subject to guide availability; reservations required, (915) 849-6684. (915) 857-1135. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Hueco Tanks SHS]
April 7, 2007 — Colorado Bend SP — Crawling Wild Cave Exploration — This self-guided, crawling exploration lets you venture out without a guide for a true caving experience. If you are looking for something different to do, this is it! Map and information provided. Tight crawl spaces - not for those with claustrophobia. Three lights sources and sturdy footwear required; elbow and knee pads, long pants, long sleeves and gloves recommended. Minimum three, maximum 10 people per group. 9 a.m.; fee $30 per person; reservations required; call for more information (325) 628-3240. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Colorado Bend SP]
April 14, 28, 2007 — Kickapoo Cavern SP — Wild Cave Tour — This rugged two-hour adventure hikes across fields of loose boulders into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. The primitive tour passes the 80-foot tall twin columns, the largest known formation in Texas. Participants should be in good physical condition, must bring two light sources per person and wear sturdy footwear for hiking. Liability release required. 1:30-4 p.m.; fees $7 Texas State Parks Pass members, $10 non-members, $7 children 12 and under; reservations required (830) 563-2342. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Kickapoo Cavern SP]
May 2007 — Colorado Bend SP — Walking Wild Cave Tour — Every Saturday and Sunday weather permitting. Guided tour to large and interesting Gorman Cave including beautiful three-mile round trip hike over hill country terrain. Cave has no man-made improvements. Sturdy hiking shoes and good flashlight or headlamp required; helmets provided. No children under 6. 9:15 a.m.; fees $15 per person; reservations recommended (325) 628-3240. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Colorado Bend SP]
May 2007 — Hueco Tanks SHS — Bouldering Tours — Bouldering Tours Every Wednesday through Sunday, by prior arrangement. Test your skills in a vast variety of bouldering areas, in a beautiful outdoor setting. Tours last a minimum of two hours and begin at 9 and 11 a.m.; subject to guide availability; reservations required, (915) 849-6684. (915) 857-1135. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Hueco Tanks SHS]
May 5, 2007 — Colorado Bend SP — Crawling Wild Cave Exploration — This self-guided, crawling exploration lets you venture out without a guide for a true caving experience. If you are looking for something different to do, this is it! Map and information provided. Tight crawl spaces - not for those with claustrophobia. Three lights sources and sturdy footwear required; elbow and knee pads, long pants, long sleeves and gloves recommended. Minimum three, maximum 10 people per group. 9 a.m.; fee $30 per person; reservations required; call for more information (325) 628-3240. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Colorado Bend SP]
May 12, 26, 2007 — Kickapoo Cavern SP — Wild Cave Tour — This rugged two-hour adventure hikes across fields of loose boulders into the heart of the great Kickapoo Cavern. The primitive tour passes the 80-foot tall twin columns, the largest known formation in Texas. Participants should be in good physical condition, must bring two light sources per person and wear sturdy footwear for hiking. Liability release required. 1:30-4 p.m.; fees $7 Texas State Parks Pass members, $10 non-members, $7 children 12 and under; reservations required (830) 563-2342. [Events at the Same Site] [Events in the Same Region] [More About Kickapoo Cavern SP]
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