National Trails Day
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010This is Passport to Texas
June 5th is National Trails Day—a nationwide event organized by the American Hiking Society to create awareness about the variety of trails across the country. Texas will observe the day with several events.
Head to Seminole Canyon SP and Historic Site in West Texas, where you can participate in a two-mile round trip guided hike that’s an hour and a half long. You’ll even see some of Texas’ oldest known pictographs. The hike is moderately strenuous; remember your sunscreen and bottled water.
Speaking of water…The San Antonio River Authority hosts the Goliad Paddling Trail Flotilla from 9 am to 2 pm, June 5th. The put in is at the US 59 crossing at the San Antonio River; and the take out is at Goliad State Park. You’ll need your own canoe and kayak, and preregistration is required for this 6.6 mile trip. Register at riverrec.org.
Registration is not required for the San Marcos Greenbelt National Trails Day event, a three-mile photography hike. San Marcos, located between Austin and San Antonio, has some truly stunning natural areas! Professional photographers will be along for the hike to provide you and fellow shutterbugs pointers on shooting breath-taking photos. Dress for the weather, wear appropriate footwear, and remember, it’s a photography hike, so bring your camera! Go to smgreenbelt.org for directions.
Even if you don’t participate in one of these events, there’s a state park near you where you can stretch your legs and appreciate the great Texas outdoors.
That’s our show… For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.
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