On Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, everyone can visit a state park for the day for free. There are 89 Texas State Parks. Here is what ...

Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with free admission statewide Nov. 2. Plan ahead—popular parks fill fast, and other fees may ...

Whether you are looking to explore the mountains, woodlands, or prairies, hike, there’s a Texas state park to tick off your ...

Turns out, when Texans want to escape the city, they head to the same few spots - and they're not exactly secrets. Many know ...

This state park boasts the second-largest canyon system in the country. While Texas' summer heat can be tough, autumn brings ...

UVALDE COUNTY, Texas — Texans soon will have a new place to explore in the scenic Hill Country with the addition of 1,720-acre Bear Creek State Park, the latest parkland acquisition for the Texas ...

Who needs the Grand Canyon National Park when Texas has similar views? Palo Duro Canyon State Park was named one of the most underrated parks in the country, according to a report from National ...

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department is working to acquire a 54,000-acre ranch in the western Hill Country and convert it into a new state park. (TWPD) The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department is ...

TPWD officials said the extra land will create additional recreational opportunities, protect habitats, and conserve natural springs. "This acquisition will give visitors access to the Colorado River, ...