http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us daily 1 2009-07-23T16:14:15Z http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/scheduled-hunts-61 Public access is restricted due to scheduled hunts.

]]> No publisher mcoxz park closure Copper Breaks SP Hunting 2011-08-10T19:57:39Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/public-hunt-feral-hog Only 8 miles from the Wild Hog Capitol of the West, (Crowell, Texas), Copper Breaks offers excellent opportunities for hog hunting.  Participation by registration through the state drawn hunt program.Hunters participating in the hunt may use park campgrounds; contact the park for further information.

]]> No publisher mcoxz Copper Breaks SP Hunting 2011-07-26T19:40:00Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/meet-the-longhorns Held every Saturday At 2:00 p.m., Meet the Longhorns is an opportunity to get up close and personal with members of the official state longhorn herd. Meet Little Bit, Blanco Besos, Tex, Spot, and others. 

]]> No publisher mcoxz birds, bats and more Copper Breaks SP 2012-03-23T14:55:00Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/easter-sunrise-service Reverend John Spangler of the Trinity Baptist Church leads a non denominational service at sunrise (6am) Easter Sunday. Free admission to the service held at park headquarters.  Service will be held outside, weather permitting.  

]]> No publisher mcoxz featured event Copper Breaks SP holidays 2012-03-23T14:46:36Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/great-texas-trash-off Volunteers pick up the two mile Adopt A Highway stretch on state Highway 6 in front of the park, the park roads, and trails.   Volunteers who participate in the trash off have free admission to the day’s events.10am-4pm.  Trash Off 10-4; Meet the Longhorns 2; StarWalk  730 pm.

]]> No publisher mcoxz featured event Copper Breaks SP volunteer 2012-03-23T14:50:00Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/starwalk In its sixteenth year, the StarWalk offers visitors a chance to view the night sky over Copper Breaks State Park, one of the darkest skies in Texas. Programs start at sunset with a naked eye tour of the night sky. Visitors learn the technique of “star hopping” to locate and identify planets and deep space objects.  Skyguide volunteers offer closer views through high powered telescopes and binoculars. Offered once a month April through October

]]> No publisher mcoxz stargazing hikes & walks Copper Breaks SP 2012-03-23T14:55:35Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/horned-toad-cook-off Sanctioned by the Lone Star Bar B Q society, the cook off features competitions in steak, brisket, chicken, and pork. To enter the competition  contact the park for an application. 

]]> No publisher mcoxz cooking featured event Copper Breaks SP 2012-03-23T17:17:08Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/animal-tracking-and-identification Outdoorsman and scout leader Russell Martin will demonstrate the art of animal tracking and identification of wildlife from tracks, scat, and other sign.

]]> No publisher mcoxz birds, bats and more Copper Breaks SP 2012-04-23T16:24:03Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/geohistory-of-copper-breaks-state-park The geological history of the Copper Breaks region will be explored by intern James McGuinness. Take a power point tour of the violent and ongoing geology, the McClellan copper mine, and other features of the region

]]> No publisher mcoxz archeology/rock art Copper Breaks SP history 2012-04-23T16:25:09Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/starwalk-1 In its sixteenth year, the StarWalk offers visitors a chance to view the night sky over Copper Breaks State Park, one of the darkest skies in Texas. Programs start at sunset with a naked eye tour of the night sky. Visitors learn the technique of “star hopping” to locate and identify planets and deep space objects.  Skyguide volunteers offer closer views through high powered telescopes and binoculars. Offered once a month April through October

]]> No publisher mcoxz stargazing hikes & walks Copper Breaks SP 2012-03-23T15:08:53Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/self-defense Doug Holbert of the Diamondback Defense Academy explores techniques and concepts of self defense, home security, and family safety.  

]]> No publisher mcoxz special events Copper Breaks SP 2012-04-23T16:27:43Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/flintknapping Retired park ranger Bob Hopkins demonstrates the ancient art of stone tool making. 

]]> No publisher mcoxz Copper Breaks SP history 2012-04-23T16:26:28Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/starwalk-2 In its sixteenth year, the StarWalk offers visitors a chance to view the night sky over Copper Breaks State Park, one of the darkest skies in Texas. Programs start at sunset with a naked eye tour of the night sky. Visitors learn the technique of “star hopping” to locate and identify planets and deep space objects.  Skyguide volunteers offer closer views through high powered telescopes and binoculars. Offered once a month April through October.

]]> No publisher mcoxz stargazing hikes & walks Copper Breaks SP 2012-03-23T15:11:16Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/outdoor-survival-for-kids An exploration of basic survival techniques which are easy to remember and easy to practice. Includes discussion on how to deal with hypothermia and heat exhaustion. Participants will be involved in a short hike so please dress appropriately and bring plenty of water (program scheduled for 3pm right after Meet the Longhorns at 2pm.)

]]> No publisher mcoxz kids corner outdoor skills, workshops & seminars Copper Breaks SP 2012-05-25T14:01:57Z Event http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/geocache Introduction to the hobby/sport of geocaching and use of GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) ; participants have the opportunity to take a short hike to search for a geocache near the park headquarters. 3pm, right after Meet the Longhorns

]]> No publisher mcoxz Geocaching Copper Breaks SP 2012-05-29T13:10:22Z Event