# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Discoveries in the Dark
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Explore the park after dark!

Join a ranger on a 1 mile hike of Turks Cap trail. Discover what nocturnal animals call Goose Island home. We'll have a limited supply of UV black lights for scorpion spotting.

-Meet: Turks Trail parking lot near campsite 157.
-Age: This program is best suited for those 5yrs and older.
-Bring: water, bug spray, comfortable walking shoes, and a Red or UV light. We'll use UV lights to spot scorpions! We will NOT use regular flashlights until the END of the program.
-Length: About 1 mile
-Accessibility: This program takes place on a trail with uneven, sandy areas. For questions on accessibility, email sara.rock@tpwd.texas.gov
*NOTE: We recommend wearing long sleeves and pants to help with mosquitoes/bugs. 

FYI:
-Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.
-Program is free with park entrance ($5/person, children 12 & under are free) or Texas State Parks Annual Pass.
-Groups larger than eight please contact Ranger Sara for a private event (sara.rock@tpwd.texas.gov)
-Program may be cancelled if no participants are present within 10 minutes of the start time, or in the case of inclement weather.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockport/discoveries-in-the-dark/200030115524257
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockport
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 202 S Palmetto St, Rockport, TX, United States, Texas 78382
- **lat**: 28.13272
- **long**: -96.9804
- **full address**: 202 S Palmetto St, Rockport, TX, United States, Texas 78382

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Discoveries in the Dark being held?
  - **A:** Discoveries in the Dark takes place on Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 202 S Palmetto St, Rockport, TX, United States, Texas 78382.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Discoveries in the Dark?
  - **A:** Discoveries in the Dark is organized by Goose Island State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife.

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