All Parks Articles
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.
Tyler Men Paved the Way for Park Desegregation
Lawsuit made Tyler State Park a focal point in the fight for integration in the outdoors.
Explore Lake Livingston's Boardwalk Trail
State park path takes you through the Pineywoods.
Ray Roberts Lake: A Day in the Life of a State Park
Sunrise and sunset bookend a day of hiking, riding, fishing and camping.
The Goliad ‘Illumination’: Annual Occurrence Lights Up Religious Statue
The special event happens just once a year at Mission Espíritu Santo.
‘MA’ Ferguson Brought the Civilian Conservation Corps to Texas
Ferguson requested federal funding for dozens of CCC projects across the state.
Painting Parks
With paint and canvas, 30 artists create works to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas parks.
Conservation Deal Reached to Protect Honey Creek
TPWD acquires 515 acres for state natural area.
Lighted Pier Enables Night Angling at Purtis Creek State Park
Catfish and crappie are plentiful — take them home for a tasty meal.
This Family Was Saved by Camping
Couple builds special family relationships by visiting all Texas state parks.
Best Campsites in Texas State Parks
Catch an ocean breeze or a canyon sunset in one of Texas’ best places to pitch a tent.
McKinney Falls: After the Flood
The state park in Austin is recovering from 2013's damaging deluge.
The Best Cabins in Texas State Parks
These shelters will help you take the rough out of “roughing it."
This Often-Overlooked Hill Country Cavern is a Year-Round Delight
Enjoy natural wonders and fascinating human history at Longhorn Cavern.