Desert Cottontail Rabbit. Photo by Liz DeMoultrie
Join expert nature photographers, Benny Pol, Liz DeMoultrie and Paul Hyder for a photo walk at the Nature Walk Trail in Tom Mays Park. (MAP to Tom Mays) Explore the beauty of the Franklin Mountains, discuss nature photography techniques, camera equipment, and get helpful hints. This event will give you an introduction to capturing the beauty of our desert landscape. The walk will be at a slow pace on an unpaved trail and rocky terrain. We will make several stops along the ¾ mile loop trail to highlight the flora and fauna we encounter. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring water, sun protection, and your camera or smartphone. Bring a mask. Hand sanitizer will be available. Please observe social distancing as best as possilb.e. Visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/franklin-mountains Park Updates for more information about park entry.
MAKE A RESERVATION NOW with the Franklin Mountains State Park. ARRIVE thirty minutes early for your event. Bring a printed copy of your registration.
This is important for this event and others held in the park. There is a crowd restriction and, on weekends, that number is filling up fast. So, act now and not on the day of the event. There is a $5 park fee per person over the age of 13.
You can register online (https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/franklin-mountains-state-park/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200020&_ga=2.13887220.2103983814.1600880018-402071100.1600275012) or by calling 512-389-8900.
Additionally, every visitor must check in with a ranger (assuming you have a printed reservation) or inside the Visitors Center at Tom Mays Unit (if you do not have your reservation printed or if you have no reservation at all).
Visitation has been reaching capacity on weekends and holidays. The amount of visitors arriving during the first 2 hours of opening has been overwhelmingly large. The Park Staff have been doing the best that they can to expedite the check-in process. It may take several minutes before you can enter the park.
Greater Roadrunner. Photo by Benny Pol
This is a Green Hope Project co-sponsored event. For more information, contact the Outreach Coordinator, Benny Pol at benny.pol@gmx.net.