July 4, 2008 -- Trail Talks - Meet at the Nature Trail for a one-half mile hike and learn about the other trails in the park, their degrees of difficulty and lengths. Accessible for the visually and hearing impaired. 9-10 a.m., weather permitting. (806) 488-2227.

July 9, 2008 -- Family Nature Hike - Take a leisurely stroll with the family and learn about plants and wildlife in Palo Duro Canyon and view the beautiful canyon walls. Meet at the nature trail that begins at the overflow parking lot. Accessible for the visually and hearing impaired. 9-10 a.m., weather permitting (806) 488-2227.

July 11, 2008 -- Canyon Wildlife - Discover facts about the interesting creatures that inhabit the canyon at the Lone Star Interpretive Theater, weather permitting. Accessible for the mobility, visually and hearing impaired. 8-9 p.m. (806) 488-2227.

July 12, 2008 -- Bird Walks and Talks - Want to know about the birds of Palo Duro Canyon? Join an area birder at Water Crossing Number One and bring your own binoculars to seek out our feathered friends. Accessible for the visually and hearing impaired. 9-11 a.m., weather permitting. (806) 488-2227.

July 16, 2008 -- Children's Nature Program - Curious about nature? Join the park interpreter for a fun, hands-on program. Topics may include: Outdoor Store, Safety in the Canyon, Insects, Birds, Reptiles, Making Yucca Soap and Cordage, Tracks and Scat or Nature Scavenger Hunt. Open to ages 5-12; parents must accompany children. Accessible for the mobility, visually and hearing impaired. 9-10 a.m., weather permitting. (806) 488-2227

July 18, 2008 -- Moonlight Hike - Bring flashlights or headlamps to explore the trail, listen to stories of the canyon and possibly see nocturnal wildlife. Great family fun. Meet with the Park Interpreter at the Paseo del Rio trailhead for this hour-long hike. Accessible for the visually and hearing impaired. 8:30-9:30 p.m., weather permitting (806) 488-2227.

July 19, 2008 -- Civilian Conservation Corps Informational Program - Learn about the contribution of the Civilian Conservation Corps in making Palo Duro Canyon a state park. This program is in conjunction with the CCC's 75th anniversary and is provided by the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum at the park's Interpretive Center. 3-4 p.m. (806) 488-2227.

July 23, 2008 -- Family Nature Hike - Take a leisurely stroll with the family and learn about plants and wildlife in Palo Duro Canyon and view the beautiful canyon walls. Meet at the nature trail that begins at the overflow parking lot. Accessible for the visually and hearing impaired. 9-10 a.m., weather permitting (806) 488-2227.

July 25, 2008 -- Life of a Comanche Woman - Learn about the life of a Comanche woman in the 1870s. Would you want to walk in her moccasins? Accessible for the mobility, visually and hearing impaired. Accessible for the mobility, visually and hearing impaired. 7-8 p.m. (806) 488-2227.

July 26, 2008 -- Bird Walks and Talks - Want to know about the birds of Palo Duro Canyon? Join an area birder at Water Crossing Number One and bring your own binoculars to seek out our feathered friends. Accessible for the visually and hearing impaired. 9-11 a.m., weather permitting. (806) 488-2227.