Across the Lone Star State, there are 85 state parks, natural areas and historic sites currently operated by the Texas Parks ...

Texas is undertaking a historic expansion of its state parks — but transforming ranchland into trails can take years. Why it matters: The Lone Star state's vast land mass ranges from forests and ...

Outdoor adventurers are able to hike, fish, camp, and explore Texas' first new state park in 25 years. Open since March 1, ...

A rugged Texas ranch is becoming the state's newest park ...

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If you're searching for the most popular parks to visit in the state of Texas, the parks department has released their numbers for total visitors in 2025.

The long-awaited Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will open for visitors in North Texas on March 1, according to the Texas ...

The Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will open its gates to visitors for a soft opening March 1.

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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, ...

The 2026 White Bass run is set to begin in the coming weeks, here's what the Texas Parks and Wildlife predicts the season will look like.