Park Spotlight

April 2026 Issue

Hill Country State Natural Area Offers Serene and Secluded Surroundings

Retreat to this hilly hideaway for camping, hiking and riding just over an hour from San Antonio.

Story by Eva Frederick
March 2026 Issue

Cleburne State Park Is a Quiet Park With a Big Heart

The North Central Texas park offers respite from the city and features CCC spillway

Story by Brandon Weaver
January/February 2026 Issue

Tiny Blanco State Park is a Huge Hit With Texans

Thanks to its mile of riverfront and family-friendly feel, Blanco is beloved by generations.

Story by Eva Frederick
October 2025 Issue

Recording Rock Imagery at Hueco Tanks State Park

The first comprehensive rock art survey at Hueco Tanks has yielded unrecorded pictograph panels.

Story by Eva Frederick
August/September 2025 Issue

Palmetto State Park Transports Visitors to Another World

Ephemeral swamps and spiky, prehistoric plants abound at this Central Texas park.

Story by Eva Frederick
July 2025 Issue

Balmorhea State Park's Spring-Fed Pool Is a West Texas Oasis

The refreshing spring water is a respite from the hot, dry Chihuahuan Desert.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
July 2024 Issue

Guadalupe River State Park Offers a Place to Camp and Splash

Head to the Central Texas park to spend time on the river.

Story by Emily Gibson
March 2024 Issue

O.H. Ivie Lake Is on a Record Run for Big Bass

This Texas lake filled the ShareLunker books since 2021.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
November 2023 Issue

Climbing the Cliffs of Lake Mineral Wells State Park

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

Story by Russell Roe
April 2023 Issue

Bike Through the Pines of Tyler State Park

10 miles of trails that are perfect for mountain biking

Story by Russell Roe
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