All Parks Articles
Fort Parker State Park Offers Deep History and Stunning Sunsets
East Texas park features woodlands, CCC buildings and a lake.
Hiking Rim-to-Rim at Palo Duro Canyon
State park gets its own version of the classic Grand Canyon trek.
Walking in the Footsteps of Dinosaurs
Dinosaur tracks across Texas reveal secrets of ancient inhabitants.
Enchanted Rock's Ephemeral Ponds Host Diverse Life
Pools contain fairy shrimp, algae and endangered plants.
The Underground World of Kickapoo Cavern Showcases Geologic Change
State park features caves formed over millions of years.
Do You Dare Brave Lockhart State Park's Haunted Trails?
State park teams with high school theater department to host the Trail of Terror.
Gorman Falls: Chasing Waterfalls at Colorado Bend
Waterfall cascades down a 70-foot cliff, and is growing.
Explore Inks Lake Paddling Trails
Canoeists and kayakers can follow three new paddling trails at the state park.
Hiking Ray Roberts Lake State Park's Bluebird Trail
Greenbelt Unit's trail is a great place to see and hear songbirds.
John Kaye Is Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley's Hawk Watcher
Volunteer leads the Hawk Watch community science project at the South Texas state park.
Devil's Sinkhole Serves as a Portal to an Underground World
The hole in the ground houses bats and lots of lore.
Texas Musicians Collaborate on State Parks Album
Recording celebrates 100 years of Texas park system.
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.
Ray Roberts Lake: A Day in the Life of a State Park
Sunrise and sunset bookend a day of hiking, riding, fishing and camping.
The Goliad ‘Illumination’: Annual Occurrence Lights Up Religious Statue
The special event happens just once a year at Mission Espíritu Santo.
‘MA’ Ferguson Brought the Civilian Conservation Corps to Texas
Ferguson requested federal funding for dozens of CCC projects across the state.
Painting Parks
With paint and canvas, 30 artists create works to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas parks.
Conservation Deal Reached to Protect Honey Creek
TPWD acquires 515 acres for state natural area.