Great Outdoors

Rockhouse wildfire

Prevent Texas Wildfires This Hunting Season

During the upcoming hunting season by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
A sunrise over Sorenson Peak at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Faces of the Texas State Parks

When you visit, these are some of the people you’ll meet.

Story by Stephanie Salinas Garcia
Monahans Sandhills State Park shin oaks growing from a sand dune

Monahans Sandhills State Park Is Home to One of the Biggest Oak Forests in North America

Thickets of shin oak stabilize dunes at Monahans.

Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez
Palo Duro Canyon with sun reflecting off a cloud

Artist Georgia O’Keeffe Drew Inspiration From Palo Duro Canyon

Artist Georgia O’Keeffe spent her formative years drawing inspiration from Palo Duro Canyon.

Story by Dan Oko
An armadillo walks along a dappled-sunlit trail

Meet the Critters of Texas State Parks

Our public lands are where the wild things are.

Story by Susan Griswold
Climbing at Lake Mineral Wells state park

Climbing the Cliffs of Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Climbers can explore the park's caves, crevices and narrow passageways.

Story by Russell Roe
Kevin Legrow In a tan cowboy hat helping other TPWD staff with an orange blindfold and a tag that reads 19

From Mortgage Banker to Wildlife Technician

How one man made a radical career change.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas Charcuterie Board containing watermelon, roast beef, brisket, cheese, and fruits on a cutting board.

State Park Picnic #4: Gourmet Picnic

Bring a date an add in some French-inspired Texas cuisine.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
texas parks and wildlife staff picnic at a picnic table in the woods.

State Park Picnic #5: Campfire Cookin'

Does a cookout count as a picnic? Maybe, maybe not.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Group of people at a long table having a picnic party

State Park Picnic #2: Picnic Party!

Gather the family and call ahead to reserve a Texas-sized picnic in a group pavilion.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
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