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When Packing For a Hiking Trip, Less is More
The less I bring, the more I enjoy the trip.
The Texas Tribal Buffalo Project Is Connecting Native People With Their History and Heritage
Project leader Lucille Contreras hosts camps and events for Native children.
History and Charm in Waxahachie
A weekend in the North Texas town brings a historic courthouse, lovely houses and movie sites.
Bison Death Plunge at Caprock Canyons
Archeological discovery in the Panhandle reveals where Native Americans drove bison off a cliff.
Susana Cruz, Founder of Chicana in Nature, Welcomes Everyone to the Outdoors
Cruz' organization creates opportunities for people of color to learn about and enjoy the outdoors.
Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH) 2023 is a Wrap!
Hundreds of Texans participated in our statewide scavenger hunt
Dinosaur Tracks Across Texas Reveal Secrets of Ancient Inhabitants
Several state parks allow visitors to walk in the footsteps of the ancient reptiles.
Bayou Bound: Marshall and Caddo Lake Offer Rich History and Woodland Beauty
Area features paddling, shopping and boogie-woogie.
An Eclipse Comes to Texas
Several state parks are in the path of totality.
The Many Colors of Blanco
Lavender, emerald, indigo, crimson and cream lure wanderers to this Hill Country getaway.
Visit a State Park and a Ballpark for the Ultimate Doubleheader
Combine nature and baseball in a day for a complete summer outing.
A Look Back On 100 Years Of Texas State Parks
Get ready for a bumpy ride. Back then, Texas had only 100 miles of paved highway.
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.
History at Texas State Parks
Missions, forts and memorabila abound from the Hill Country to the West Texas desert.
Five Texas State Parks with a Great View
You don't want to miss the scenery at these Texas state parks.
Plan The Perfect Picnic at a Texas State Park
State parks offer prime spots for outdoor eating.
State Park Team Taps Creative Forces to Make Interpretive Displays
Go behind the scenes with the Texas State Parks exhibit team.
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."
‘MA’ Ferguson Brought the Civilian Conservation Corps to Texas
Ferguson requested federal funding for dozens of CCC projects across the state.
