Black Light Hike and Scavenger Hunt at Midnight!

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 9:30pm

Fort Parker State Park
194 Park Road 28
254-562-5751

Take a New Year’s hike at midnight with a Fort Parker State Park ranger! Visit the 1/2-mile Bur Oak Nature Trail and see what you might with an awesome black light! Continue the New Year's fun with a "Riddle-Me-This" scavenger hunt by moonlight. Can you answer the riddles to ring in the New Year?

Be sure to bring a flashlight, closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather.

This easy 1/2-mile hike starts at 9:30 PM Dec. 31, and the scavenger hunt ends at about 11:55 PM. The NEW YEAR will be celebrated with a countdown, campfire, and refreshments. The event is over at 12:15 AM Jan. 1.

Sign-up by calling the park headquarters at (254) 562-5751 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM daily.

- Entrance to the park is Freefor children 12 years and younger.
- This event is Freewith paid park entrance or a Texas State Park Pass!

Time :9:30pm - 12:15am

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