All Parks Articles
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
The trail, found in the park's Greenbelt Unit, 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.
The Future of Our Outdoors
Texas voters have a chance to approve a history-making $1 billion measure for state parkland.
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.
Explore Lake Livingston's Boardwalk Trail
This state park path takes you through the Pineywoods.
Visit a State Park and a Ballpark for the Ultimate Doubleheader
Combine nature and baseball in a day for a complete summer outing.
Q&A: Rodney Franklin, Director of Texas State Parks
Franklin sat down with us to discuss the future of state parks.
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.
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.
Great Texas State Parks for Biking
Flat trails or trails with climbs and descents can be found at these Texas State Parks.
Fishing at Texas State Parks
Largemouth bass can be found at the piers of these Texas State Parks.
Hiking at Texas State Parks
These State Park treks take you from the deserts to piney trails.
History at Texas State Parks
Missions, forts and memorabila abound from the Hill Country to the West Texas desert.