Purtis Creek State Park
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Friday December 19 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Park Poets
Channel your inner Shakespeare and write a poem inspired by nature! Join a ranger to decompress in nature and create a poetry masterpiece and have it on our Facebook page!Time: 3 pm - 4 pmMeet: Amphitheater (Camp loop, near central bathrooms). Bring: Water, sunsc......More
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Saturday December 20 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
BARK Ranger Hike
Bring the pups to become a certified B.A.R.K. Ranger! Join a ranger to take a hike and learn about the most responsible ways to recreate outdoors with your pup! Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pmMeet: Wolfpen Green TrailBring: Good walking shoes, weather appropriate clothi......More
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Saturday December 20 5:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Charting the Stars
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations! Join a ranger to craft a star chart, explore the cosmos, and learn what we can do to protect the future of our dark skies. Red light flashlights are encouraged!Time: 5 pm - 6:30 pmMeet: Solar Trail......More
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Saturday December 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Skins & Skulls
What lives here? Come explore our collection and find out! Join a ranger to learn about Texas wildlife and explore our collection of skins, skulls, turtle shells, and more!Time: 2 PM - 3 PMMeet: Amphitheater (Near Camp Loop Restrooms)Bring: Water, sunscreen, bug ......More
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Saturday December 27 5:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Park After Dark
Come out for a night hike and explore nocturnal nature! Join a ranger for an exciting hike along the Wolfpen to learn about nighttime nature and nocturnal adaptations!Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm.Meet: Wolfpen Green Loop Trailhead.Bring: Water, closed-toe shoes, weath......More
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Thursday January 1 10:00am - 11:15am CST
First Day Guided Hike (Morning)
Join us at Purtis Creek and take to the trails to celebrate TPWD's 14th annual First Day Hike! Join TPWD as we kickoff our 14th annual First Day Hikes! At Purtis Creek we will be hiking a 1.15-mile hike on the Beaver Slide trail!Time: 10 am - 11:15 amMeet: Beaver......More