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Guided Night Hikes in Brazos Bend State Park (Friday & Saturday nights)

Presented by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. at Brazos Bend State Park

January 16-March 28, 2009

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Walking down a trail a night is an experience that can be a bit scary and at the same time exciting and empowering.

At Brazos Bend State Park on Friday and Saturday nights at 6:30pm park visitors can take a guided hike down darkened trails and discover the wonders the night and how THEY adapt to darkness.

“Sometimes we see owls, sometimes armadillos, we’ve heard coyotes and even seen a bobcat ” says...

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“Sometimes we see owls, sometimes armadillos, we’ve heard coyotes and even seen a bobcat ” says Brazos Bend State Park Ranger Dennis Jones, “you never know what natures “night shift” will offer; it’s a different world at night. “

The hike is limited to 15 participants, on a first come first served basis. Reservations can be made in advance, with advance payment. The hike is a leisurely one mile or less in length and takes about two hours to complete. Bring a flashlight and a healthy curiosity. Closed toed shoes are required.

The hike is for kids 6 years old to 99.

The guided hikes will continue every weekend through March 28, 2009 when Daylight Savings Time begins.

For additional information and to make a reservation for the night hike call Brazos Bend State Park at 979-553-5101.

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Brazos Bend State Park

21901 FM 762
Needville, TX 77461

Full map and directions

Tickets:

Hike fee:
$5.00 per person 7 - 12years old
$10.00 per person 13 years old and up (includes park entrance fee)

Pre-pay for reservation, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Checks, accepted.

The hike is limited to 15 participants, on a first come first served basis.

RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE! (no later than: 12:00 noon the day of the hike) No ” Walk Ins” please!

For additional information or to make a reservation for the night hike call Brazos Bend State Park at 979-553-5101.

Times:

7p.m. until approximately 9:00pm (recommended arrival time 6:30pm)

Hikers will meet at Park Headquarters. Actual hike location will be determined at HQ. Group will carpool to hike location.

Phone: 979-553-5101.

Parking:

Directions: The park is approximately a one-hour drive from downtown Houston. Take Highway 59 South to the Crabb River Road exit. You may also take State Highway 288 south to FM 1462 West. Follow FM 1462 to FM 762 south. From the south follow State Highway 288 North to the FM 1462 exit or take State Highway 36 to FM 1462 East. All routes are marked with brown signs to guide you.

Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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