Texas' newest state park is set to open sometime in 2026, and the public is invited to get a sneak peek on New Year's Day.

As part of a tradition observed by state park systems across the U.S., Texas parks are inviting people for hikes on January 1 ...

Just outside Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas' newest state park offers rugged trails, rolling hills, calm lake waters, and wide-open ...

Sometimes, it’s best to experience the wonder of nature in nature. And you can do that on April 8 when 31 Texas state parks will be in the line of totality during the solar eclipse, but you will need ...

For the hundred-year anniversary of the Texas state parks system, lawmakers have come up with a generous gift. In late May, Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation authorizing a billion-dollar fund to ...

When Rodney Franklin first began working for Texas state parks 32 years ago, he wrote purchase orders with a typewriter. Now it’s done by email. “I’ve seen a lot of changes,” Franklin said. As the ...

Texas state parks are known for their hiking trails, swimming holes, campgrounds and other amenities that families have flocked to for generations. But every fall and winter, they’re also a ...

This hidden outdoor gem outside Fort Worth offers wooded hills, scenic trails, peaceful lake recreation, and one of Texas' ...

SAN ANTONIO – A Texas centennial tradition returns next month with free one-day access to state parks. Texas State Parks Day on Nov. 5 will allow visitors free day-use entry to all 89 state parks. “I ...

Garner State Park, 1,800 acres of Hill Country with a spring-fed river and numerous hiking trails, is the most visited Texas state park. Incredibly popular with campers and boaters, it drew more than ...

I can still smell the campfires. A good part of my youth was spent hiking, swimming, camping, canoeing and pursuing other outdoor activities. What better way to entertain six curious and rambunctious ...

The one-year pass allows unlimited free entry to 89 state parks for you and your guests. The cardholder must be present to get free entry. The Texas State Parks Pass also includes discounts on camping ...