Outdoors: Calendar, Dec. 26-Jan. 9

Saturday

Blanco State Park: Nature Walk, master naturalist will lead one-mile hike on Caswell Nature Trail to talk about native plants and animals, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Entrance fees apply. RSVP at 830-833-4333, Ext. 241, or email kate.boysen@tpwd.texas.gov.

Garner State Park: Angler education course for beginners, ages 7 and older, 4-5:30 p.m. at visitor center. Basics on knots, tackle and casting. Loaner equipment available for fishing with a ranger after the class. Free. Park admission fee applies. Call 830-232-6132, Ext. 236, or email cara.bierschwale@tpwd.texas.gov.

Wednesday

Guadalupe River State Park: Park ranger Craig Hensley will lead a hike to welcome in the new year with warm cider and animal calls, 11:30 p.m. RSVP at craig.hensley@tpwd.texas.gov or call 830-438-7653. Free. Entrance fees apply.

Thursday

Blanco State Park: First Day Hike, one-mile walk along the Blanco River, 10-11:30 a.m. Meet at Caswell Nature Trail. Free. Entrance fees apply. Call 830-833-4333, Ext. 241, or email kate.boysen@tpwd.texas.gov.

Government Canyon State Natural Area: First-day events led by rangers and volunteers. Dino Track Hike, seven miles, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Bluff Spurs hike, 3 miles, 9 a.m.-noon and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.. Mountain Bike, 7 miles, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. RSVP by noon Dec. 31 at friendsofgc.org/events. For information, email fogcsna@gmail.com.

Garner State Park: First Day Hike of about 2.5 miles to the top of Old Baldy, 9 a.m.-noon. Meet at the pavilion in Oakmont. Also First Day Family Fun Hike, minimum age 5, 2-4 p.m. Two miles. Meet at visitor center. Free. Entrance fees apply. Call 830-232-6132, Ext. 236, or email cara.bierschwale@tpwd.texas.gov.

Guadalupe River State Park: First Day Bird Hike of 2014 for ages 12 and older, 7:30 a.m. at front gate. Loaner binoculars available. RSVP at craig.hensley@tpwd.texas.gov or call 830-438-7653. Free. Entrance fees apply.

Honey Creek State Natural Area: First Day Hike with guide Tom Anderson, 9-11:30 a.m. Adults only. Meet at Rust House inside Guadalupe River State Park. Free with admission to park. RSVP not needed. For information contact craig.hensley@tpwd.texas.gov or call 830-438-7653.

Guadalupe River State Park: First Day Bird Hike on the Bauer Unit, 2-3 miles to the river and back, 1-4 p.m. Ages 10 and older. Meet at park headquarters. RSVP not needed. For information, contact craig.hensley@tpwd.texas.gov or call 830-438-7653. Free. Entrance fees apply.

Jan. 2-4

South Texas RV Supersale: More than 300 recreational vehicles from economical tent trailers to extravagant motorhomes, Expo Hall on the grounds of the AT&T Center. Includes seminars and sessions on choosing an RV, maintenance, kitchens, technical topics and state parks. Click on southtexasrvsupersale.com.

Jan. 2

L.B.J. State Park: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department rainbow trout stocking.

Jan. 3

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center: Christmas Bird Count for Kids, binocular boot camp and introduction to identification and field guide use, 8 a.m.-noon. For all skill levels. Free. RSVP at jstsauver@audubon.org.

Jan. 8-11

Austin Boat & Travel Trailer Show: Austin Convention Center. Call 512-494-1128 or click on austinboatshow.com.

Jan. 9

Flatrock Lake, Kerrville: Texas Parks & Wildlife rainbow trout stocking.

Have an item for the Outdoor Calendar? Email John Goodspeed at john@johngoodspeed.com.