All Parks Articles
Big Bend's Chisos Mountain Lodge Reconstruction Scheduled for Spring 2025
Construction will bring closures in basin.
Best State Parks for Summertime Swimming
Beat the heat in natural swimming holes at these six parks.
Biking the Rails at State Trailways
Converted railways offer safe and scenic trail adventures for riders at state parks.
State Park System Marks Centennial With Time Capsule
Each park chose a representative object to go in commemorative box.
Cedar Hill State Park Is an Urban Escape
The park is an oasis in busy Dallas/Fort Worth.
Artifact of the Month: Ancient Fingerprints
We're highlighting one artifact each month from TPWD's historical collections.
Let's Go Camping! A Complete Guide
Here's what you need to know to plan a successful overnight stay at a Texas state park.
I'm a Park Ranger and New Mother. Can I Raise an Outdoors Kid?
Introducing children to the outdoors can seem like an overwhelming task, but it's worth it.
Park Roads Set the Stage for a Grand Entrance
Entrances serve as a portal to a wild and wonderful world.
Fort Parker State Park Offers Deep History and Stunning Sunsets
East Texas park features woodlands, CCC buildings and a lake.
Texas Prepares For Total Solar Eclipse
The event will be a natural phenomenon like no other.
Fun Family Photo Wins State Parks Photo Contest Grand Prize
The yearlong contest drew more than 6,000 entries.
Hiking Rim-to-Rim at Palo Duro Canyon
State park gets its own version of the classic Grand Canyon trek.
Check Out These Parks That Aren't State Parks
These national and local green spaces provide spots to recreate and enjoy nature.
Climbing the Cliffs of Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Climbers can explore the park's caves, crevices and narrow passageways.
How the 1960s Were a Turning Point for Texas Parks
In the 1960s, Gov. John Connally merged agencies and ushered in an age of state park expansion.
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.
