All Parks Articles

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
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

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
January/February 2023 issue

Painting 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.

June 2022 issue

Lighted Pier Enables Night Angling at Purtis Creek State Park

Catfish and crappie are plentiful — take them home for a tasty meal.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
June 2020 issue

This Family Was Saved by Camping

Couple builds special family relationships by visiting all Texas state parks.

Story by Whitney Bishop
April 2017 issue

Best Campsites in Texas State Parks

Catch an ocean breeze or a canyon sunset in one of Texas’ best places to pitch a tent.

Story by Russell Roe and Luke Roe
January/February 2015 issue

McKinney Falls: After the Flood

The state park in Austin is recovering from 2013's damaging deluge.

Story by Stephen Garrett
August 2007 issue

The Best Cabins in Texas State Parks

These shelters will help you take the rough out of “roughing it."

Story by Melissa Gaskill
December 2004 issue

This Often-Overlooked Hill Country Cavern is a Year-Round Delight

Enjoy natural wonders and fascinating human history at Longhorn Cavern.

Story by Rob McCorkle