All Parks Articles
Garner State Park’s Summer Dances Have Been Stealing Hearts for 80 Years
Park visitors sometimes find love while two-steppin’ under the stars at the iconic park dance.
Palo Duro Canyon Shapes the Sound and Spectacle of the Outdoor Musical 'Texas'
The natural setting provides opportunities and challenges for the production team.
Inks Lake State Park Offers a World of Watery Fun
Swim, splash and paddle at this Central Texas park.
It's Open! Check Out Palo Pinto Mountains
The first state park to open in more than 25 years boasts a lake and more than 16 miles of trails.
Texans Love Goose Island for Fishing, Birding and the Big Tree
The coastal state park is a pearl of the Gulf.
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.
