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For Texans, that might mean travels down to the Gulf, where you can take in all the sights and see all the wildlife the Texas ...
Whether you're raising little explorers or just looking to unplug and reconnect, Texas State Parks offer unforgettable family ...
There are approximately 31.3 million Texans and 640,000 acres of state park land. That means everybody can enjoy their own 890 square feet — about the size of a small two-bedroom Houston apartment.
Top 10 least-visited Texas state parks. Note: The TPWD-operated Indian Lodge and Wyler Aerial Tramway are not included in the list below.
State parks in the Big Bend Country region saw the fewest number of visitors, with around 461,000. Those numbers do not include visitors to Big Bend National Park, which alone saw more than ...
“Texas State Parks: The First 100 Years” is a granular look at how the park system came to be.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced the acquisition of 1,100 acres, advancing plans for a new state park that will be over 3,000 acres. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...
Texas State Parks is one of four systems in the running for the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, ...
The Texas State Parks system is one of four organizations listed as finalists for the 2023 National Gold Metal Award. The program honors communities throughout the United States for their ...
Texas parks officials said they are taking “all necessary steps” to purchase the land and save Fairfield Lake State Park from being turned into a luxury gated community and golf course.
Between 2013 and 2021, Texas state parks averaged a combined 1 million visitor per year in March. That's more than double the average in February (473,552) during that same span and is second only ...
Admission into Texas State Parks is free on Nov. 5 as the state continues to celebrate 100 years of its park system. There are more than 80 parks in Texas, including sites in North Texas or a day ...