The fall camping season is in full swing now that cool(er) weather has finally arrived in South Texas. If you’ve been wanting to spend time outdoors but have been avoiding it due to the heat, now’s ...

With 89 state parks and historical sites, it's no secret the Lone Star State has some of the most beautiful campgrounds in the nation. That's likely why two campgrounds were ranked among the top 10 in ...

Fall means cooler temperatures (hopefully) and more chances to explore outside. From apple picking to pumpkin patches, there are so many reasons to love fall. For nature seekers, the season includes ...

Texas state parks are known for their hiking trails, swimming holes, campgrounds and other amenities that families have flocked to for generations. But every fall and winter, they’re also a ...

I can still smell the campfires. A good part of my youth was spent hiking, swimming, camping, canoeing and pursuing other outdoor activities. What better way to entertain six curious and rambunctious ...

Anthony is back in the saddle to look at the best camping spots in Texas, sharing secrets to soak up all the nature of the Lone Star State. The Lone Star State isn’t just about BBQ, cowboy boots, and ...

Fresh off a ninety-minute hike that led me down a rocky hillside, past the crumbling remains of an old stone chimney, and onto a sandy beach along Lake Travis, just east of Marble Falls, I ease myself ...

In 2017, Katie Raney packed up her car and drove some nine hundred miles from her home in Lockhart to Loup City, Nebraska, to see a total solar eclipse. Like thousands of Americans, she journeyed into ...

Last Thanksgiving, my family went camping at Lost Maples and Garner state parks — with an electric car. It was our first camping trip with an electric vehicle, and we were a bit worried about having ...

The Texas State Parks system has grown into a network of scenic destinations and landmarks that attract millions of visitors each year, but vintage photos show it had humble beginnings. Photos ...

AUSTIN, Texas — It's about to cost a little more to be a Texas State Parks passholder. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced this week that the annual price for the Texas State ...