All Parks Articles
The History of Mother Neff State Park
More than 100 years ago, the park was of the first in the Texas State Park System
Inks Lake State Park Has Some of the Oldest Geology in Texas
Find some of the oldest geology in Texas at this Hill Country state park.
Dinosaur Sculptures Greet Visitors at Dinosaur Valley State Park
1964 World’s Fair statues stand watch over state park.
Texas' Hueco Tanks State Park is Legendary for Rock Climbing
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is the birthplace of modern bouldering.
Texas Game Wardens Use Drones in Rescues, Arrest
Individuals found in Texas State Parks using drone technology.
Wildlife and Humans are Feeling the Heat of Texas Wildfires
Drought, wildfires and heat waves pose challenges for a rare bird and toad.
Surf the Fish Pass Jetties at Mustang Island State Park
This legendary spot can produce waves that wouldn’t look out of place in California.
Lighted Pier Enables Night Angling at Purtis Creek State Park
Catfish and crappie are plentiful — take them home for a tasty meal.
The Future Looks Bright for Texas State Parks
These five new dream-worthy properties will one day be open to the public.
This Family Was Saved by Camping
Couple builds special family relationships by visiting all Texas state parks.
Bird Blinds of the State Parks
These structures bring birds up close for visitors of all abilities.
Best Campsites in Texas State Parks
Catch an ocean breeze or a canyon sunset in one of Texas’ best places to pitch a tent.
Photographer Jim Bones Sees Big Bend in a Different Light
Loss of sight caused the photographer to take a more impressionistic angle with his images.
State Parks Embrace Measures to Protect Dark Skies at Night
Texas is becoming a national leader in the dark sky movement.
McKinney Falls: After the Flood
The state park in Austin is recovering from 2013's damaging deluge.
Terry Hershey: Force of Nature
Terry Hershey's environmental activism changed Houston and sparked conservation in Texas.
Ranch of Pioneer Texas Family Became Part of Government Canyon
Kallisons started store in San Antonio, had ranch outside town.
Lone Star Walkabout: Northeast Texas Trail
A hiker sets off to be the first to walk the 130-mile Northeast Texas Trail.
Long-Tailed Weasels Are Stealthy, Fearless Hunters
Weasels are rarely seen cousins of skunks and badgers.
The Ballad of Billy Sandifer, Coastal Protector of Padre Island
Vietnam vet finds new life of coastal conservation.
