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

Texas voters in 2023 signed off on a $1 billion endowment to establish the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund to purchase and develop land for the recreational use across the state. The fund is ...

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 ...

These fantastic hikes in our state parks are one our top list for families. There are plenty of hiking trails in the Lone Star State, and we have listed the best hikes in our state parks for scenic ...

Texas is embarking on a major expansion of its state park system, fueled by a $1 billion Centennial Parks Conservation Fund ...

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SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently purchased Bear Creek State Park, nearly 2,000 acres in Uvalde County, marking it as the latest addition to Texas State Parks. Bear Creek ...

Texas State Parks are hosting a variety of holiday-themed events across the state during November and December, inviting ...

It's finally sweater weather (well, mostly) in Austin, which means this weekend you'll likely find everybody enjoying the outdoors. Want to join them? Remember that a burn ban is currently in effect ...

Several Central Texas state parks that closed earlier this weekend due to flash flooding have shared updates about operations and photos and videos of the impact. "Conditions remain dynamic, and not ...

This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story. We’ve created several data-driven stories and databases on topics including weather and climate, politics, education, ...