Texas' canyon state parks are great for escaping the crowds and enjoying the peace of nature. Choke Canyon State Park, a ...

There is a lot of nature to enjoy in the Piney Woods of deep East Texas. The imposing canopy of shady pine trees and ...

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 ...

Across the Lone Star State, there are 86 state parks, natural areas and historic sites currently operated by the Texas Parks ...

Recently named one of National Geographic's top eight most underrated state parks, Palo Duro is the second-largest canyon in the U.S., stretching 120 miles long, up to 20 miles wide and plunging 800 ...

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park in North Texas will open sometime next year. Visitors can reserve spots for a sneak peek on New Year’s Day.

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AUSTIN, Texas — People visiting any Texas state park will be able to get in for free Sunday, Nov. 3. The free admission is in honor of Texas State Parks Day, which is a tradition born from 2023’s ...

Every Texas state park is special to someone, Texas parks director Rodney Franklin said. Whatever the reason, supporters of the 90-plus parks often revel in the chance to see unique natural features ...