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Rodney Frankling at a picnic table covered in food at a campsite
May 2023 Issue

Q&A: Rodney Franklin, Director of Texas State Parks

Franklin sat down with us to discuss the future of state parks.

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Student in Palo Duro Canyon State Park perched on the canyon rim for a lesson in sketching scenery in 1944
May 2023 Issue

Flashback! A Photo Essay of Texas State Parks Through The Years

To celebrate our 100-year anniversary, we dove into our archives for photos of Texas State Parks.

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Bikers on a trail at Cedar Hill State Park
May 2023 Issue

Great Texas State Parks for Biking

Flat trails or trails with climbs and descents can be found at these Texas State Parks.

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Fishermen on Goose Island fishing pier
May 2023 Issue

Fishing at Texas State Parks

Largemouth bass can be found at the piers of these Texas State Parks.

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hikers hiking up to enchanted rock
May 2023 Issue

Hiking at Texas State Parks

These State Park treks take you from the deserts to piney trails.

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Mission Tejas State Park mission in the woods
May 2023 Issue

History at Texas State Parks

Missions, forts and memorabila abound from the Hill Country to the West Texas desert.

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People on horseback on a trail
May 2023 Issue

Horseback Riding in Texas State Parks

These parks cater to you and your equine friends.

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Kids sliding down the sand dunes at Monahans State Park
May 2023 Issue

These Are The Best Texas State Parks for Kids

Find parks that bring out the child in every visitor.

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People in a canoe paddling at Village Creek State Park
May 2023 Issue

Discover The Best Texas State Parks for Paddling

Texas has trails for beginners and seasoned paddlers.

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tent at an equestrian campground panorama of the night sky
May 2023 Issue

These Are The Best Texas State Parks for Stargazing

State parks boast some of the darkest skies in Texas.

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