News and Events

One of the most striking flowers blooming on the trails right now is the Texas thistle, a tall, multi-branched plant with a brilliant puff of... Read More

As many of you may have already heard, San Marcos CISD was one of 20 organizations in the state of Texas to be awarded a... Read More

On May 1, the City of San Marcos made the following announcement in regard to the increased presence of painted rocks in the natural areas.... Read More

At first glance, “Tech on the Trails: Engaging Kids on Hiking Trails Using Technology” seems like a real contradiction. Don’t we head out to natural... Read More

One of the most anticipated signs of spring is the blooming of the Texas mountain laurel, which grows in abundance in our thin, rocky soil.... Read More

During Golden Cheeked Warbler nesting season, some trails are closed March 1 – May 31. Please observe these trail closures and practice common sense, good... Read More

Board members Diane Phalen and Susan Hanson represented SMGA at the Texas Civics Ambassadors Program at First Lutheran Church on Friday, March 6. Organized by... Read More

The SMGA Trail Crew was joined on March 7 by a crew from the Central Texas Trail Tamers (CTTT) to tackle a challenging portion of... Read More

If you’ve been on the SMGA Facebook page, or you’re an SMGA member or a visitor peeking in, you’ve already decided that being outdoors is... Read More