Getting Better All the Time
Lake Somerville State Park
The Nails Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park has fully reopened, a prime example of how state parks across Texas have benefited from new funding provided last year by the Texas Legislature. The park has resumed overnight camping and rehired staff positions that were cut in 2005 due to fiscal constraints. Read the full article 
A Campfire Chat
With Bill Broyles
In every issue of State Parks Getaways we go behind the scenes. In this issue, we interview Bill Broyles, a park ranger at Big Bend Ranch State Park. Read the full interview
Picture This
TPW Magazine Chief Photographer Shares His Insights
Looking at nature close-up gives us an opportunity to ponder its delicate details—little masterpieces of symmetry and beauty that are often overlooked by photographers in search of the grander landscape. This article will consider Macro Photography.
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Featured Event
March 29-30, 2008 - San Angelo SP - Cowboy Celebration
Return to the Old West as the Friends of San Angelo State Park host this weekend that will include trail rides, chuck wagon meals, Old West re-enactors, Texas Longhorns, cowboy entertainment and Sunday Cowboy Church. Bring your horse and join the fun! Meet at the North Concho Pavilion. Rain date April 12-13. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; for fees and more information, contact Judy Hight at (325) 656-4323. More events
Looking for a Quick Getaway?
Destination: Wills Point
While Wills Point may be the Bluebird Capital of Texas, finding the little beauties requires patience and persistence.
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Read more about bluebonnets
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744
