All Parks Articles

October 2023 issue

Do You Dare Brave Lockhart State Park's Haunted Trails?

State park teams with high school theater department to host the Trail of Terror.

By Nathan Adams
August/September 2023 issue

Gorman Falls: Chasing Waterfalls at Colorado Bend

Waterfall cascades down a 70-foot cliff, and is growing.

By Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
August/September 2023 issue

Explore Inks Lake Paddling Trails

Canoeists and kayakers can follow three new paddling trails at the state park.

Story by Kristen Tibbetts
August/September 2023 issue

Hiking Ray Roberts Lake State Park's Bluebird Trail

Greenbelt Unit's trail is a great place to see and hear songbirds.

Story by Eva Frederick
August/September 2023 issue

John Kaye Is Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley's Hawk Watcher

Volunteer leads the Hawk Watch community science project at the South Texas state park.

By Jake Herrie
July 2023 issue

Devil's Sinkhole Serves as a Portal to an Underground World

The hole in the ground houses bats and lots of lore.

By Russell Roe
July 2023 issue

Texas Musicians Collaborate on State Parks Album

Recording celebrates 100 years of Texas park system.

By Louie Bond
July 2023 issue

Tyler Men Paved the Way for Park Desegregation

Lawsuit made Tyler State Park a focal point in the fight for integration in the outdoors.

By Russell Roe
July 2023 issue

Explore Lake Livingston's Boardwalk Trail

State park path takes you through the Pineywoods.

Story by Russell Roe
May 2023 issue

Horseback Riding in Texas State Parks

These parks cater to you and your equine friends.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
May 2023 issue

Texas State Parks on the Horizon

TPWD will open properties in Big Bend, in the Hill Country, on the Texas coast and more.

Story by Stephanie Salinas Garcia
May 2023 issue

Meet the Critters of Texas State Parks

Our public lands are where the wild things are.

Story by Susan Griswold
April 2023 issue

Ray Roberts Lake: A Day in the Life of a State Park

Sunrise and sunset bookend a day of hiking, riding, fishing and camping.

Story by Whitney Bishop
April 2023 issue

Bike Through the Pines of Tyler State Park

10 miles of trails that are perfect for mountain biking

Story by Russell Roe
April 2023 issue

The Goliad ‘Illumination’: Annual Occurrence Lights Up Religious Statue

The special event happens just once a year at Mission Espíritu Santo.

Story by Eva Frederick
April 2023 issue

‘MA’ Ferguson Brought the Civilian Conservation Corps to Texas

Ferguson requested federal funding for dozens of CCC projects across the state.

Story by Walt Bailey
April 2023 issue

Seminole Canyon Pictographs Reveal Clues to an Ancient Culture

Experts call the rock imagery "the oldest library in North America."

Story by Russell Roe
January/February 2023 issue

Artists Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Texas State Parks

With paint and canvas, 30 artists create works to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas parks.

By Russell Roe
January/February 2023 issue

Conservation Deal Reached to Protect Honey Creek

TPWD acquires 515 acres for state natural area.

January/February 2023 issue

Trials of the Trail: Backpacking Pedernales Falls

Wool socks, teenagers and other mysteries of life on a Pedernales Falls backpacking trip.

Story by Cory Chandler