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.
Panhandle Plains
November 2007 — Fort Richardson SP&HS & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway — Guided Historical Tours — This Ranger-led tour takes place on the actual 1867 fort grounds and includes six of the remaining seven original historic buildings. The walk is approximately one mile in length. Held Monday-Friday 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; weekends interpretive staff on site and buildings open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for self-guided tours. (940) 567-3506. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Fort Richardson SP&HS & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway]
November 17–18, 27–29, 2007 — Access Restricted — San Angelo SP — Scheduled Hunts — Call for details. (325) 949-4757. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About San Angelo SP]
November 27–30, 2007 — Access Restricted — Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway — Scheduled Hunts — 10 p.m. November 27 to 2 p.m. November 30. (806) 455-1492. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway]
December 1, 2007 — San Angelo SP — Petroglyph Tour — Visit the site of a Native American Village and see Native American rock art. Less than a 100-yard walk. Meet at the South Shore Gatehouse of the park. 10 a.m. (325) 949-4757. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About San Angelo SP]
December 2007 — Fort Richardson SP&HS & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway — Guided Historical Tours — This Ranger-led tour takes place on the actual 1867 fort grounds and includes six of the remaining seven original historic buildings. The walk is approximately one mile in length. Held Monday-Friday 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; weekends interpretive staff on site and buildings open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for self-guided tours. (940) 567-3506. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Fort Richardson SP&HS & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway]
December 5–7, 2007 — Access Restricted — San Angelo SP — Scheduled Hunts — Call for details. (325) 949-4757. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About San Angelo SP]
December 6–10, 2007 — Access Restricted — Copper Breaks SP — Scheduled Hunts — 10 p.m. December 6 to 8 a.m. December 10. (940) 839-4331. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Copper Breaks SP]
December 7–10, 2007 — Access Restricted — Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway — Scheduled Hunts — 10 p.m. December 7 to 8 a.m. December 10. (806) 455-1492. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway]
December 15, 2007 — Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway — Canyon Walks and Talks — Guided hikes and discussions include natural and cultural interpretation and focus on the history, geology and the flora and fauna of the park. 10 a.m.-noon; call for more information (806) 455-1492. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway]
December 15–January 1, 2007/2008 — Canceled — Big Spring SP — Poinsettias in the Park — Visit the park and see three large metal poinsettias (each one 20 feet wide and 8 feet tall) wrapped in Christmas lights. These lights will be placed on the edge of the 200-foot bluff at the northern limit of the Edwards Plateau in the park. This is in conjunction with the Festival of Lights at the neighboring Comanche Trail Park with more than 900,000 Christmas lights. Dark-10 p.m. (432) 263-4931. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Big Spring SP] [Featured Events]
December 18–21, 2007 — Access Restricted — Abilene SP — Scheduled Hunts — 10 p.m. December 18 to 2 p.m. December 21. (325) 572-3204. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Abilene SP]
December 19–22, 2007 — Access Restricted — Possum Kingdom SP — Scheduled Hunts — 10 p.m. December 19 to 8 a.m. December 22. (940) 549-1803. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Possum Kingdom SP]
December 22, 2007 — Fort Richardson SP&HS & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway — A Visit With Saint Nick — Go back in time and visit with Saint Nick and see how he would have looked in the 1870s. Though similar in appearance to today's Santa Claus, not quite the same. See the commanding officers house decorated for the 1870 period. 2-4 p.m. (940) 567-3506. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Fort Richardson SP&HS & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway]
December 22, 2007 — Fort Richardson SP&HS & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway — Kid's Fishing Tournament — Kids, enjoy your Saturday morning with a fishing tournament at Quarry Lake. The lake will be stocked with rainbow trout as well as bass, catfish, crappie, and perch. Prizes given out for first fish, biggest fish and most fish. 9 a.m.-noon (940) 567-3506. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Fort Richardson SP&HS & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway]
December 26–29, 2007 — Access Restricted — Possum Kingdom SP — Scheduled Hunts — 10 p.m. December 26 to 8 a.m. December 29. (940) 549-1803. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Possum Kingdom SP]
January 1–4, 2008 — Access Restricted — Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway — Scheduled Hunts — 10 p.m. January 1 to 2 p.m. January 4. (806) 455-1492. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway]
January 5, 2008 — San Angelo SP — Longhorn Tour — San Angelo State Park is home to a large part of the official Texas Longhorn Herd. Park interpreter will discuss the features of this magnificent breed and tell stories of how they evolved into the wild and colorful Texas Longhorn of legend and western lore. Participants will meet at the South Shore Gatehouse. 10-11:30 a.m. (325) 949-4757. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About San Angelo SP]
January 7–10, 2008 — Access Restricted — Lake Brownwood SP — Scheduled Hunts — Noon January 7 to 2 p.m. January 10. (325) 784-5223. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Lake Brownwood SP]
January 7–10, 2008 — Access Restricted — San Angelo SP — Scheduled Hunts — 2 p.m. January 7 to noon January 10. (325) 949-4757. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About San Angelo SP]
January 12, 2008 — Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway — Canyon Walks and Talks — Guided hikes and discussions include natural and cultural interpretation and focus on the history, geology and the flora and fauna of the park. 10 a.m.-noon; call for more information (806) 455-1492. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway]
January 14–17, 2008 — Access Restricted — Lake Brownwood SP — Scheduled Hunts — Noon January 14 to 2 p.m. January 17. (325) 784-5223. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Lake Brownwood SP]
January 15–18, 2008 — Access Restricted — Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway — Scheduled Hunts — 10 p.m. January 15 to 2 p.m. January 18. (806) 455-1492. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway]
January 19, 2008 — Fort Richardson SP&HS & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway — Family Fishing Day — Enjoy your Saturday morning with free fishing at Quarry Lake. The lake will be stocked with rainbow trout as well as bass, catfish, crappie, and perch. Prizes given out for first fish, biggest fish and most fish. 9 a.m.-noon (940) 567-3506. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Fort Richardson SP&HS & Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway]
January 21–24, 2008 — Access Restricted — Lake Brownwood SP — Scheduled Hunts — Noon January 21 to 2 p.m. January 24. (325) 784-5223. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Lake Brownwood SP]
January 28–31, 2008 — Access Restricted — Lake Brownwood SP — Scheduled Hunts — Noon January 28 to 2 p.m. January 31. (325) 784-5223. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Lake Brownwood SP]
February 2, 2008 — San Angelo SP — Prehistoric Permian Tracks Tour — Go back in time on this two-mile hike to see tracks left by Permian Period vertebrate animals. Meet at the South Shore gatehouse. 10-11:30 a.m. (325) 949-4757. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About San Angelo SP]
February 2–3, 2008 — Copper Breaks SP — Hunter Safety Course — State approved and required course for all hunters born on or after September 2, 1971. Certified instructor and Lead Ranger Wendell Barberee teaches this two-day course. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and 12:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday. Participants must take the entire course to be certified. Fee $15 per person and is non-refundable; reservations required (940) 839-4331. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Copper Breaks SP]
February 16, 2008 — Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway — Canyon Walks and Talks — Guided hikes and discussions include natural and cultural interpretation and focus on the history, geology and the flora and fauna of the park. 10 a.m.-noon; call for more information (806) 455-1492. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Caprock Canyons SP & Trailway]
February 16, 2008 — Copper Breaks SP — Quahadi Society Meeting — Join us for this annual meeting of our friends group. This is a 501c3 organization, which supports conservation, education and special events at the park. Agenda includes election of officers, annual report and planning events for the coming year.10-11 a.m. (940) 839-4331. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Copper Breaks SP]
February 19–20, 2008 — Abilene SP — Abilene Farm, Ranch and Wildlife Expo — Seminars on various wildlife topics varying from plant identification, wildlife and grazing operations, water sources, white-tailed deer census techniques, camera inventory, herbicides and GPS uses. Held at the Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 Hwy. 36. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; fee $25 per person; reservations required, deadline February 10, 2008. For reservations, call (325) 672-6048. (325) 572-3204. [Events at the Same Site] [Similar Activities] [More About Abilene SP]
Updated 2007-11-19 05:00:34
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