Great Outdoors
Q&A: Rodney Franklin, Director of Texas State Parks
Franklin sat down with us to discuss the future of state parks.
Plan The Perfect Picnic at a Texas State Park
State parks offer prime spots for outdoor eating.
Great Texas State Parks for Biking
Flat trails or trails with climbs and descents can be found at these Texas State Parks.
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.
TPWD Biologist Becomes iNaturalist All-Star
His 100,000th observation scores Sam Kieschnick a spot as one of the top 10 iNaturalist users.
State Parks Are Texans' Treasures: A Letter From TPWD's Executive Director
State parks protect our wild places and most iconic landscapes.
Wildlife and Humans are Feeling the Heat of Texas Wildfires
Drought, wildfires and heat waves pose challenges for a rare bird and toad.
The History of Mother Neff State Park
More than 100 years ago, the park was of the first in the Texas State Park System
New Paddling Trail Launches at Toledo Bend
The looping route explores bay and bayou on the East Texas lake.
Nonprofit City Kids Adventures Takes Students Outside
Founders Leticia and Leon McNeil see the outdoors as a classroom — and a source of hope.
