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The numbers are in, and they are MASSIVE. Texas State Parks just shattered records for First Day Hikes, with thousands hitting the trails to ring in the New Year ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has awarded grant funds to four Texas Panhandle parks for improvement projects.

For the fourth straight year, Texas state Parks kicked off the new year by breaking historical participation numbers at First ...

Located between Waco and Austin, Texas' First State Park is a blend of history and nature with trails, camping, and a historic scenic lookout tower.

With over 80 state parks, historic sites and natural areas, there are plenty of sites to visit within the Texas State Park system. Most Texans know about the popular sites, such as Garner State Park, ...

DALLAS — All 85 of Texas's state Parks will be free for visitors on Nov. 2, the agency announced. On Nov. 2 the state will forgo the $8 entry fee charged at the state's parks in honor of Texas State ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staffers say they want to buy ranch land in the Hill Country and turn it into a state park. They're working to acquire the 54,000-acre Silver Lake ...

AUSTIN Have you always wanted to visit a state park but never been? Make plans to visit one of 89 Texas State Parks on Nov. 2. In honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023’s ...

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See which Texas communities won TPWD park grants: $21.2M will add trails, inclusive playgrounds, lighting and access with ...