When? 04-18-2008 to 04-20-2008 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

The world's top tournament bass anglers vie for big prizes at this event. Live music, games, activities, family fun zone, food, fishing industry expo with the latest instructional seminars, gear, accessories and equipment will add to the fun. Hosted by Toyota and the Professional Anglers Association. Proceeds benefit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Look for schedule and more information to be posted at http://www.texasbassclassic.com.

Event Organizer:
Lake Fork

Event posted by: Shannon

When? 04-18-2008 to 04-19-2008 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Spend two days on horseback and campout under the stars. Explore remote parts of the park and see the backcountry on horseback. 8 a.m. Friday-5 p.m. Saturday; fees, which include guide, horse rental, meals, and camping fees $444 Texas State Parks Pass members, $450 non-members; reservations required, deadline April 10, 2008 (432) 229-3416.

Event Organizer:
Big Bend Ranch State Park

Event posted by: Shannon

When? 04-19-2008 07:45 AM to 10:30 PM

Join Park Rangers on a one-hour one mile hike along the Rio Grande. We will talk about nocturnal wildlife of the Chihuahuan Desert and maybe a few ghost stories as we walk through the hoodoo formations. Meet at either Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center, in Lajitas, or at Fort Leaton State Historic Site, in Presidio, for a 30-minute drive to the Hoodoos (transportation not provided). The moonlight will be bright, but bring a flashlight and wear a study shoes or hiking boots. 7:45-10:30 p.m. (432) 424-3327.

Event Organizer:
Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center

Event posted by: Shannon

When? 04-19-2008 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

There will be food booths, arts and craft booths, children's activities, guided park walks, and more at this annual fundraising event. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; entry fees waived for this event, donations accepted by the Friends of Abilene State Park for the purchase and installation of new playground equipment at the park. (325) 572-3204.

Event Organizer:
Abilene State Park

Event posted by: Shannon

When? This event occurs every 1 week(s) on Saturday
03-01-2008 to 05-31-2008
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Every Saturday. Looking for something fun and exciting to do with your young ones? Join us as we explore the wonderful world of wildlife. From scales to feathers, amphibians to zebras (zebra long wing butterflies that is) kids ages 5-14 will have a chance to get up close and personal with some of the amazing wildlife that lives at the park. Topics vary each week. 11 a.m.-noon; fees $1 Texas State Parks Pass members, $4 non-members, $3 senior citizens and $1 children 12 and under (956) 565-3919.

Event Organizer:
World Birding Center - Estero Llano Grande State Park

Event posted by: Shannon

When? 04-19-2008 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Join Park Interpreter Craig Hensley for this half-day workshop on the identification and natural history of the wildflowers that grow so profusely in the Texas Hill Country. Attendees will learn identification tips and tricks as well as where to find them and which ones are good for use in home naturescapes. This special workshop will include both an indoor section and a walk along the trails of Honey Creek SNA in search of flowering plants. Appropriate for ages 16 and up; class size limited to 20 participants. 1-4 p.m.; fee $10; reservations required, deadline April 11, 2008, (830) 438-7653. (830) 438-2656.

Event Organizer:
Guadalupe River State Park

Event posted by: Shannon