History
Palo Pinto State Park Promises a Nature-Filled Getaway
Texas' newest state park a jewel for the ‘hill country of the north.'
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.
‘MA’ Ferguson Brought the Civilian Conservation Corps to Texas
Ferguson requested federal funding for dozens of CCC projects across the state.
Seminole Canyon Pictographs Reveal Clues to an Ancient Culture
Experts call the rock imagery "the oldest library in North America."
On The Same Day Each Year, A Religious Statue at Goliad is Illuminated — And We Still Don't Know Exactly Why
People travel to Mission Espíritu Santo every year to see the "Goliad Illumination."
Artists Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Texas State Parks
With paint and canvas, 30 artists create works to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas parks.
Dinosaur Sculptures Greet Visitors at Dinosaur Valley State Park
1964 World’s Fair statues stand watch over state park.
Cleburne Celebrates the Pieces of Its Past
A sense of history infuses the town, with museums, architecture and a CCC-built state park.
Hunting Accidents Hit All-Time Low in Texas
The drop is likely due in part to Hunter Education courses, which became mandatory in 1988.
Four Things To Do In The Rolling Plains, Texas' 'Big Country'
Find ranches and rivers intertwined with art and culture in this wide-open region of the state.
