March 1, 2012 -- Chow Time for the Longhorns - Watch as the park longhorns receive their daily ration in the pasture across from the entrance parking lot. Learn about the important part they played in the history of Texas. Receive answers to your questions about these massive, magnificent animals; they usually arrive around 1:30 p.m. for their food. A daily program.

March 13, 2012 -- Family Nature Hike - Join the park interpreter and take a leisurely hike on the Pioneer Nature Trail. Discover interesting information about the canyon. Easy trail for families with young children (weather permitting). No pets, please 3-4 p.m.

March 14, 2012 -- Comanche Use of the Bison - Discover the ways the Comanche people used all parts of the bison to survive. Interesting information for all ages. Meet in the Lone Star Interpretive Theater, 3-4 p.m. (Weather permitting) No pets, please..

March 15, 2012 -- Bird Walks and Talks - Interested in the birds? Want to know more about them? Start your birding adventure with park staff at the Wildlife Viewing Blind behind the Palo Duro Trading Post. Bring binoculars. No pets, please 8:30-10:00 a.m.

March 16, 2012 -- Sunset Hike - Meet the park interpreter at the entrance parking lot. She will direct you to the rim trail overlooking the canyon to view the beautiful geologic layers and watch the one- of- a- kind panhandle sunset. No pets, please (weather permitting) 7-8 p.m.

March 17, 2012 -- 4th Calvalry Living History Encampment - Members of the 4th Cavalry Living History group will be demonstrating life in a cavalry camp in the Juniper Picnic Area. Visit with them and learn about life in the army in the 1800's. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

March 24, 2012 -- ''Outdoor Store'' Trail Hike - What plants were used by the Native Americans? Discover their “outdoor store” along the Paseo del Rio Trail as the park interpreter explains their medicinal and food use. No pets, please. (weather permitting) 3-4 p.m.

April 1, 2012 -- Chow Time for the Longhorns - Watch as the park longhorns receive their daily ration in the pasture across from the entrance parking lot. Learn about the important part they played in the history of Texas. Receive answers to your questions about these massive, magnificent animals. They usually arrive for their feed around 1:30 p.m. (A daily program)

April 7, 2012 -- CCC Trail History and Nature Hike - Hike the only trail that goes from the rim to the floor of the canyon. Learn about the history of the trail and the role of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the park. Trail has steep places and should only be attempted by those with no hip or knee problems. No pets, please. (weather permitting) Meet in the Overlook Parking lot. 9:30-11:30 A.M.

April 14, 2012 -- Native Plant Hike - Want to know more about what grows in the canyon? Meet the park interpreter in the Lighthouse Parking lot to begin your plant adventure along the Rojo Grande Trail. (weather permitting) No pets, please. 9-10:30 a.m.

April 27, 2012 -- Sunset Hike - Meet the park interpreter in the parking lot at the entrance office to be directed to the rim trail. From there you will see the beautiful geologic layers of the canyon and watch the sunset that can only be seen in the panhandle. (weather permitting) No pets, please. 7:30-8:30 p.m.