All Parks Articles

October 2023 issue

The Underground World of Kickapoo Cavern Showcases Geologic Change

State park features caves formed over millions of years.

By Kristen Tibbetts
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

The trail, found in the park's Greenbelt Unit, 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

The Future of Our Outdoors

Texas voters have a chance to approve a history-making $1 billion measure for state parkland.

By Russell Roe
July 2023 issue

Tyler Men Paved the Way for Park Desegregation

A 1949 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

This state park path takes you through the Pineywoods.

Story by Russell Roe
July 2023 issue

Visit a State Park and a Ballpark for the Ultimate Doubleheader

Combine nature and baseball in a day for a complete summer outing.

By Nathan Adams
May 2023 issue

Q&A: Rodney Franklin, Director of Texas State Parks

Franklin sat down with us to discuss the future of state parks.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
May 2023 issue

We Asked Notable Texans Why They Love Our State Parks

Here's what they said.

Various
May 2023 issue

A Look Back On 100 Years Of Texas State Parks

Get ready for a bumpy ride. Back then, Texas had only 100 miles of paved highway.

Story by Louie Bond
May 2023 issue

Flashback! A Photo Essay of Texas State Parks Through The Years

To celebrate our 100-year anniversary, we dove into our archives for photos of Texas State Parks.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
May 2023 issue

Great Texas State Parks for Biking

Flat trails or trails with climbs and descents can be found at these Texas State Parks.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
May 2023 issue

Fishing at Texas State Parks

Largemouth bass can be found at the piers of these Texas State Parks.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
May 2023 issue

Hiking at Texas State Parks

These State Park treks take you from the deserts to piney trails.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
May 2023 issue

History at Texas State Parks

Missions, forts and memorabila abound from the Hill Country to the West Texas desert.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife