Abilene State Park
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Saturday June 28 9:00am - 10:30am CDT
Elm Creek Nature Hike
Join a ranger in a short and informative hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail. This guided hike along a portion of the Elm Creek Nature Trail will open your eyes to local West Texas flora and fauna. This hike is for all ages. We will meet at the CCC concession b......More
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Saturday June 28 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Geocaching 101
Learn about Geocaching with a ranger! Join a ranger for a demonstration and introduction to a new hobby! Learn the wonders of geocaching and perhaps find some of our hidden treasures for yourselfMake sure to download the Geocaching app before this event!Meet: The......More
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Saturday July 5 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
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Saturday July 5 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
CCC History Hike
Join a ranger in a hike along our Legacy Trail and learn about the people who built the park! This guided hike along the Legacy Trail will take you back to the past and tell you the story of what brought the men of the CCC to Abilene, and why and how they built t......More
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Saturday July 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Geocaching 101
Learn about Geocaching with a ranger! Join a ranger for a demonstration and introduction to a new hobby! Learn the wonders of geocaching and perhaps find some of our hidden treasures for yourselfMake sure to download the Geocaching app before this event!Meet: The......More
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Saturday July 12 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Cooking on the Dance Floor
Learn to cook the old fashioned way! Join us with the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society as we explore all the different foods that can be cooked in the versatile vessel that is the Dutch oven. If you’ve ever wanted to give Dutch oven cooking a try, here’s your chance.......More
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Saturday July 12 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike
Join a ranger in a hike that will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants native to the park. This guided hike along the Elm Creek Nature Trail will teach you about the edible and medicinal plants in the park, including how the use of these plants may hav......More
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Saturday July 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Skins & Skulls
Have you ever wondered what the fur of wild animals felt like? Join a ranger to learn about the local wildlife and get a chance to touch their furs and replica skulls!Meet: The CCC Concession buildingBring: Water and an open mind!Cost: Free with park admission. O......More
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Saturday July 19 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Junior Ranger Hike
An informative hike led by a ranger for youth and their parents! This hike is intended for youth and their parents. All youth MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult. This guided hike for Junior Rangers will go through several areas of the park. There will be ......More
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Saturday July 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Nature Journaling
Learn to connect deeper with nature and to sharpen your perceptions! Join a ranger to create your own nature journal and draw your first entry into it! This is an art-based program targeted for kids 8 and older. No pets, please.Meet: The CCC Concession buildingBr......More
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Saturday July 19 9:00pm - 10:30pm CDT
Night Hike (RSVP REQUIRED)
Join a ranger for an after-hours night hike! RSVP REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT, CALL (325) 572-3204 TO RSVPJoin a ranger on a hike along our Elm Creek Nature Trail at night. Bring a flashlight with a red-light function to explore the park after dark! All ages welcome.......More