Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Schedule
Sat Sep 13 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1629 Park Road 59, Glen Rose, TX, United States, Texas 76043 | Glen Rose, TX
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Dinosaur Valley is happy to announce we will be partnering with Girl Scouts Love State Parks again!Dinosaur Valley is happy to announce we will be partnering with Girl Scouts Love State Parks! September 13th, Dinosaur Valley will be hosting programs in honor of this event! Take a look at some of the details below:
Date: September 13, 2025
Cost: Anyone 13 or older who can show an affiliation with the GSA (via vest, t-shirt, troop number, etc.) will receive free entry into the park, no reservation required. Children 12 and younger already receive free entry to all Texas State Parks. Entry fees will be waived until 12PM for participants, regular fees apply to anyone entering the park after.
Parking: Parking will be limited the morning of this event. We recommend carpooling with your group if possible. We also recommend arriving early to allow time to stop at Headquarters and obtain your vehicle permit, find a parking space, grab your water, and head to the Dino Models.
Programs:
*9AM - River Romp at the Dino Models
Join along as we walk the Paluxy River Trail and keep an eye on the river for 113-million-year-old dinosaur tracks and modern creatures that inhabit the park today!
There will be two hike options:
-A 1-mile hike round trip along the Paluxy River Trail from the Ballroom Site to Main Track Site which will include 4 sets of stairs
-A shorter, accessible hike (approximately 1/2 a mile) on flat terrain from the Blue Hole Overlook to the Main Track Site. Dinosaur Valley will have adaptive hiking equipment available for this event. Please contact Ranger Laney at [email protected] to reserve & check availability.
*10AM - Track Talk at Main Track Site
At this stationary program we'll discuss the dinosaur tracks, the dinosaurs that made them, and a bit of the geologic history of the park.
*11AM - Art in the Park at the Dino Models
Unleash your creativity with us and celebrate the wonders of our park by designing your own Dinosaur Valley State Park Patch!
This program is great for all ages!
*11AM - Geology at the Dino Models
Step into a paleontologist’s shoes! Carefully dig through the sand to reveal hidden fossils, then become a fossil detective as you figure out what ancient treasure you’ve uncovered.
*11AM - Ecology at the Dino Models
Dive into the Paluxy River world! Discover the tiny critters, plants, and hidden connections that make this ecosystem come alive.
**ALL GIRL SCOUTS PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH HQ BY 12PM FOR FREE ENTRY. REGULAR FEES APPLY AFTER 12PM.**
*7PM - Trivia night at the Amphitheater
From dinos to dragonflies - how much do you really know? Join us for a wild trivia challenge about the plants and animals in your backyard park.
*9PM - Insect Extravaganza! at the Amphitheater
Step into Dinosaur Valley after dark and explore the park under UV black lights! Visit 5–6 glowing stations to discover the secret lives of nocturnal critters—moths, beetles, spiders, and more.
Each participant must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times.
You are welcome to come and go at each program. A ranger will be leading each activity and is happy to guide groups to each location as we move around.
Restrooms, water refill station, and shaded picnic tables are all available at the Day Use Areas for all visitors.
For more information, contact [email protected].
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Where is it happening?
1629 Park Road 59, Glen Rose, TX, United States, Texas 76043Event Location & Nearby Stays:
