Russell Roe
Articles
Artists Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Texas State Parks
With paint and canvas, 30 artists create works to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas parks.
Devil's Sinkhole Serves as a Portal to an Underground World
The hole in the ground houses bats and lots of lore.
The Future of Our Outdoors
Texas voters have a chance to approve a history-making $1 billion measure for state parkland.
Palo Duro Is the 'Grand Canyon of Texas'
The state park attracts visitors with dramatic scenery, natural beauty and deep history.
Tyler Men Paved the Way for Park Desegregation
Lawsuit made Tyler State Park a focal point in the fight for integration in the outdoors.
Explore Lake Livingston's Boardwalk Trail
State park path takes you through the Pineywoods.
Hiking Rim-to-Rim at Palo Duro Canyon
State park gets its own version of the classic Grand Canyon trek.
CCC Built a Line of State Parks on U.S. 281. What Happened to Them?
Texas Gov. Pat Neff was planning for "a state park every 100 miles.”
Texas' Hueco Tanks State Park is Legendary for Rock Climbing
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is the birthplace of modern bouldering.
Best Campsites in Texas State Parks
Catch an ocean breeze or a canyon sunset in one of Texas’ best places to pitch a tent.