All Parks Articles
Hill Country State Natural Area Offers Serene and Secluded Surroundings
Retreat to this hilly hideaway for camping, hiking and riding just over an hour from San Antonio.
Hiking 100 Miles Through Big Bend Ranch State Park
Three backpackers find “roses and thorns” in Texas’ biggest state park.
A State Park Road Trip Keeps a Kid Happy
Who needs a playground? Texas state parks harbor caves, creeks, dinosaurs and bison.
Texas Creatives Draw Inspiration from the Sights, Sounds and Scents of State Parks
Artists, writers and musicians find parks to be a natural muse.
Cleburne State Park Is a Quiet Park With a Big Heart
The North Central Texas park offers respite from the city and features CCC spillway
Tiny Blanco State Park is a Huge Hit With Texans
Thanks to its mile of riverfront and family-friendly feel, Blanco is beloved by generations.
A New Tramway Is Being Built at Franklin Mountains in El Paso
Tram will take visitors up Ranger Peak next to former Wyler tram.
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.
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.
The Walls of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands Contain Priceless Pictographs
The Lower Pecos harbors our continent’s ‘first books.’
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.
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.
