📍 13600 Rock Prairie Rd
Over 500 acres of native habitat, wildflower meadows, and forest trails make Lick Creek one of the city’s crown jewels. The Nature Center offers exhibits, restrooms, and trail maps before you head out.

• Great for hiking, biking, bird-watching, and of course — caching.
  
  

• Home to several classic hides like GCBC7JR and GCB73Z2.
  
  

• Try the Letterbox adventure GCBED0B
  🪶 Tip: The park can get buggy in summer — bring repellent and plenty of water.

📍 1015 Colgate Dr
A scenic greenbelt right in the middle of the city — perfect for concerts, walks, and creekside caching.

• The Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater hosts outdoor movies and live shows year-round.
  
  

• Wide paved trails connect multiple bridges, picnic areas, and playgrounds.
  
  

• Great family spot for casual strolls or beginner caches.
  🎵 Tip: Visit during spring or fall when the amphitheater lawn becomes a sunset hangout zone.

Park Hudson Trails

📍 Along Copperfield Dr & Harvey Mitchell Pkwy
A network of shaded urban trails looping through neighborhoods and wetlands.

• Six traditional caches (GCB97DQ–GCB97DK) line the trail system.
  
  

• Add the Letterbox GCB97DH for an extra challenge.
  🚶 Tip: Smooth pavement makes this ideal for bikes, strollers, or evening walks.

📍 1000 Krenek Tap Rd
A community favorite featuring sports fields, ponds, and a mile-long walking loop.

• Fun for all, Accessible playground

• Catch and release fishing

• Look for traditionals like GCBDMQ9 and GCBDNDZ.
  
  

• Try the interactive Wherigo GCBDENC for a mini-adventure.
  🌳 Tip: Great picnic spot with playgrounds, restrooms, and shade all around.

📍 1900 Anderson St
This park offers sports courts, playgrounds, and an attached 17-acre arboretum filled with native plants.

• Relax on the shaded creek trail or explore the arboretum loop for a peaceful walk.
  
  

• Ideal for micro-caches and family outings.
  🌸 Tip: Visit in spring when wildflowers bloom along the creek bed.

📍 8200 Sandy Point Rd, Bryan, TX
Though technically just outside College Station, Lake Bryan is the local go-to for camping, kayaking, and sunset caching.

• Great for a full-day outing or evening picnic.
  🚣 Tip: Rent a kayak or bring your own to reach water-edge caches.

📍 19851 FM 2154, south of College Station
Private land open to the public for hiking and biking — a quiet, rural retreat just 10 minutes from the city.

• Over 30 miles of trails through pines, creeks, and open fields.

• lots of fun caches right down the road!

• Occasional hosted geocaching and nature events.
  🌾 Tip: Watch for trail markers — GPS reception is solid but paths intertwine.

Home to beautiful greenspaces, public art, and some of the region’s oldest caches.

• Try GCB7M2B and GCB73MP — both part of long-running Aggie-themed series.
  
  

• The Gardens at Texas A&M offer 27 acres of manicured landscapes, perfect for light hiking or a lunch-hour find.
  
  

• Don’t miss Kyle Field, the Century Tree, and Academic Plaza for iconic Aggie backdrops.
  🎓 Tip: Always obey on-campus rules — most caches are tucked near public walkways or landscaping, not inside buildings.

📍 1000 George Bush Dr W
The museum’s landscaped campus includes memorial fountains, reflective ponds, and the Bush Family Gravesite.

• Play the Wherigo GCBDG4K to explore exhibits and learn along the way.
  
  

• Combine with nearby Traditionals and Virtuals  nearby.
  📷 Tip: Morning light here makes for excellent photos of the lake and trails.

📍 4119 Greens Prairie Rd W
A quiet rural area tucked inside south College Station’s edge.

• Find GCBAGPZ, a well-maintained traditional cache near the historic cemetery.
  
  

• Learn about the community at wellbornmarket.site.
  ⛪ Tip: Respect posted hours — this is an active community gathering site.

📍 2530 Texas Ave S
Peaceful historic site with multiple cache types.

• GC5NN5D – Traditional
  
  

• GCAJQCW – Virtual
  A quiet place to reflect, learn local history, and log a few smileys respectfully.

Family-Friendly Outdoor Fun & Local Events in College Station 

Free outdoor concerts, markets, and movie nights through the year.

Bring a blanket, enjoy local food trucks, and maybe sneak in a quick cache before the show.

Starlight Music Series – Spring concerts at Wolf Pen Creek.

First Friday in Downtown Bryan – Street art, food, and live music, just a short drive north.

Wellborn Market – Monthly vendor market supporting the community (and a great geocaching detour).