In a world where everything seems to cost more than it should, Blanco State Park stands as a refreshing reminder that some of life’s greatest pleasures remain remarkably affordable. The park sits ...

Oasis State Park offers a peaceful desert escape, Lake Colorado City State Park is ideal for water activities, Caprock Canyon State Park features stunning natural beauty and unique attractions, and ...

That’s Palmetto State Park in Gonzales, Texas – a lush, otherworldly pocket of nature that feels like it was accidentally ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced the addition of "motorized track wheelchairs" to ten state parks, in an effort to allow visitors with mobility challenges to ...

Texas is big. We all know that, and because of Texas' size it has a very diverse climate and terrain. In Texas you can find plateaus, canyons, plains, hills, and mountains. You can even visit islands ...

$61,705,565 Amount raised by visitor and lodging/camping fees at Texas state parks. 1,170,291 March visits to Texas state parks, making it the most popular month for park use.

Across the system, state parks welcomed more than 9.1 million visitors in 2024, a 1.9% decrease from the previous year. The Prairies & Lakes region recorded the most visitors, with more than 2.9 ...

Texas State Parks hosted 177 events, during which 8,729 people hiked, biked, swam and paddled a record 17,284 miles. The previous statewide record was set Jan. 1, 2023, during Texas State Parks ...

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 ...

There are several state parks within a day’s trip from San Antonio that offer hiking, camping, birdwatching, scenic views and more to get your fall foliage fix. Overnight and day camping spots ...

Parks & Recs Texans Are (Probably) About to Get 7,637 More Acres of State Parks In a state where 96 percent of land is private, this is really good news. By Pam LeBlanc November 6, 2024 ...

Celebrate Texas State Parks Day 2024: Free Entry and Outdoor Fun Await! Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, will be " Texas State Parks Day", a day devoted to celebrating our awesome state parks, and the best ...