First Saturday Guided Hike
Learn about the natural flora and fauna of Government Canyon.

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Learn about the natural flora and fauna of Government Canyon.
Why there are dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon? It’s all about water!
Come stargaze and planet watching with the San Antonio Astronomical Association.
Four miles of rugged terrain at a pace we can still "stop and smell the mesquite."
Registration/reservations are required for this unique offering!
Start the New Year with an adventure on the 4-mi Bluff Spurs Trail
An exciting all-day hiking adventure with knowledgeable guides
Come learn about this federally-listed endangered songbird!
Discovery Trail Walk to Explore Native Plants & Physical Features with Bob Morris
Join us for a short hike in the Frontcountry under the silvery light of the moon. Knowledgeable guides will discuss the moon, nocturnal wildlife, Government Canyon history, and more. The hike is approximately one-mile round trip over fairly level terrain. Who Is Invited: Hike is open to ages 10 and older. Minors must be accompanied […]
Take a 5-mile hike with a ranger to see the dinosaur tracks at Government Canyon. It's hard to imagine, but our location was ocean-side property 100 million years ago. How do we know? Government Canyon is home to fossil tracks from two different dinosaurs, a sauropod and a theropod who left tracks along a muddy […]
Explore the trails at Government Canyon with a ranger and earn your Junior Ranger badge. Take a hike, make wildlife observations, use magnifiers to search for decomposers, and learn to Leave No Trace as we complete activities that will result in young rangers being sworn in as TPWD Junior Rangers. We’ll walk about one mile […]
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