Stephen F. Austin State Park

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First Saturday Nature Walk: Every month, we invite you to dive into the wonders of Stephen F. Austin State Park on a fun and informative guided hike.
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Nature Center: Explore our exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, ask questions!
Discover the Forest Hike: Join us for a fun and educational guided hike through the beautiful Bottomland Forest at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
1st Saturday Nature Walk: Explore the Wonders of the forest on a fun and informative guided hike.
Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park – Monthly Meeting: Join Us – Become a Friend of Stephen F. Austin State Park!
Night Moves Trail Race: Join us for a night of adventure just west of Houston! From a kid’s run to a 5K, 10K, half, and full marathon, Trail Racing Over Texas brings the party to the trails at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
BigTex Backyard Ultra: Last Runner Standing: The Ultimate Test of Grit—4.17 miles every hour until only one runner remains
Second Saturdays with Steve: What's New? Archeology at San Felipe: Come learn about all the new and exciting things that are happening with archeology at the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site!
Fall Into the Bottomland Forest Hike: Experience the vibrant beauty of autumn with a guided hike!
Adapted for the Night Hike *RSVP REQUIRED*: Eyes that shine, ears that hear, join us to explore the wild after dark...if you dare!
Fur, Fat & Seasonal Survival: From burrows to winter coats, explore the clever ways Texas mammals weather fall and winter.
Ribbon Cutting Celebration – New Interpretive Trail Opening!: You're invited to celebrate the opening of a newly enhanced trail featuring brand-new interpretive signs for a self-guided hike at Stephen F. Austin State Park!
2nd Saturday with Steve - The Banished Blacksmith: Join San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site in their monthly Second Saturdays with Steve Program at Stephen F. Austin State Park! In September, we will be discussing the town blacksmith, Noah Smithwick.
2nd Saturday with Steve: Surveying and San Felipe: Come and learn about how Austin chose to get the land surveyed in both the town of San Felipe de Austin and the colony as a whole.
Awesome Oh-possums: Join us for an engaging wildlife program where we dive into the fascinating world of the Virginia Opossum!
Is this a Danger Noodle?: Get to know the slithery residents of the park—learn snake identification and safety!
Trail of Terror: Fear awaits you...are you ready for Stephen F. Austin State Park's haunted trail experience?
Second Saturdays with Steve: Texas Archeology Month: Join us at the Stephen F. Austin State Park Nature Center to learn all about Texas Archeology Month!
Inflatable Archery: Practice shooting a bow and arrow for safe-inflatable archery fun under the guidance of a skilled instructor, participants will learn the art of precision, focus, and discipline.
Give a Hoot: Unlock the secrets of the night and discover why owls reign supreme under the starry sky!
Nature Center Hours: Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Nature Center Hours: Discover, Learn, and Play at the Nature Center!
Paul Revere of the Forest - The white-tailed deer: Nature’s Watchman: Discover the life of the white-tailed deer at Stephen F. Austin State Park.
Texas Pollinator BioBlitz (Self-Guided): Mark your calendar and contribute to a statewide community science project. Observe, document, and share pollinators and nectar-rich plants at Stephen F. Austin State Park!