TexBirders: As part of the below, weather and trail conditions allowing I will at Government Canyon State Natural Area to take interested folks on a birding hike on Saturday, June 1. As long as we do not exceed the 13 persons/party size limit, walk-ons will be accepted. Because of the potential of weather related cancellation, people are encouraged to reserve a slot on the hike as shown on the announcement below. For more information about Government Canyon State Natural Area, see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/government-canyon Later! Steve Stevan Hawkins Activities Committee, member Friends of Government Canyon National Trails Day Hikes When Jun 01, 2013 from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM Where Government Canyon State Natural Area Contact Name John Koepke Contact Email John.koepke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Contact Phone (210) 688-9055, ext. 289 Friends of Government Canyon State Natural Area will host guided hikes in celebration of American Hiking Society's 21st annual National Trails Day.R Hikes will be led by volunteers of the Natural Area and will include an easier Frontcountry hike as well as a Backcountry hike. For reservations please email names of participants, ages if under 18, an email address and a phone number to fogcsna@xxxxxxxxx. Sorry, group reservations not accepted. Children must be accompanied by an adult; no pets please. Bring at least 2 liters of water per person, snacks, and sunscreen, dress appropriately for the activity and weather, and wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots. Reservations required and will be accepted until noon May 31, 2013. Natural Areas fees apply Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner