All Parks Articles
Abilene State Park Invites Locals and Travelers With History and Shaded Creeks
CCC built the park in the 1930s amid the hills of the Callahan Divide.
New Texas State Parks Will Bring More Hiking, Camping and Scenic Views
Several new parks are in the pipeline to open in coming years.
Texas State Parks and Historic Sites Celebrate the Holidays With Lights, Hikes and Festivities
LBJ State Park, Kreische Brewery, Fort Leaton and more offer Christmas events.
Bike Through the Pines of Tyler State Park
10 miles of trails that are perfect for mountain biking
Garner State Park Is a Magical Escape Along the Frio
Take a hike, float the river or just enjoy the scenery.
Recording Rock Imagery at Hueco Tanks State Park
The first comprehensive rock art survey at Hueco Tanks has yielded unrecorded pictograph panels.
Tyler State Park is a Pineywoods Paradise
Hike, bike and swim beneath tall pine canopies.
Climbing the Cliffs of Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Climbers can explore the park's caves, crevices and narrow passageways.
Photographer Jim Bones Sees Big Bend in a Different Light
Loss of sight caused the photographer to take a more impressionistic angle with his images.
Artist Georgia O’Keeffe Drew Inspiration From Palo Duro Canyon
Artist Georgia O’Keeffe spent her formative years drawing inspiration from Palo Duro Canyon.
Seminole Canyon Pictographs Reveal Clues to an Ancient Culture
Experts call the rock imagery "the oldest library in North America."
The Walls of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands Contain Priceless Pictographs
The Lower Pecos harbors our continent’s ‘first books.’
Meet the Critters of Texas State Parks
Our public lands are where the wild things are.
A Journey Along Texas' Storied Neches River
Four pieces of public land offer glimpses of the iconic East Texas river from top to bottom.
Cross Bar Is a Special Piece of Federal Land in the Panhandle
The recreation area is the only Bureau of Land Management site in Texas. Access is coming.
Horseback Riding in Texas State Parks
These parks cater to you and your equine friends.
From Mortgage Banker to Wildlife Technician
How one man made a radical career change.
Palmetto State Park Transports Visitors to Another World
Ephemeral swamps and spiky, prehistoric plants abound at this Central Texas park.
What to Do in Big Bend During Chisos Basin Closures
Alternatives abound at both Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Disease Leads to a Critical Crossroads For Texas Bighorn
TPWD and partners focus on fighting a deadly disease affecting the sheep.
