Feb. 4, 2025

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Arrives in Austin, Benefits Texas State Parks

AUSTIN — The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back in Austin March 22 at the historic Paramount Theatre.

Jan. 27, 2025

TPWD Finalizes Purchase of 2,020 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) laid the groundwork for a new state park in Central Texas with the purchase of 2,020 acres in Burnet County.

Jan. 15, 2025

Goose Island State Park to Host Explore Bowhunting Event

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program will partner Jan. 25 with Goose Island State Park in Rockport to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.”

Texas State Parks Kicks Off 2025 with Record Breaking First Day Hikes

AUSTIN – For the third consecutive year, Texas State Parks launched the new year by breaking historical participation numbers at First Day Hikes events around the state.

Jan. 14, 2025

Lake Corpus Christ State Park to Host 33rd Annual Kid Fish Event

MATHIS – Come make a splash in the new year Jan. 25 at Lake Corpus Christi State Park.

Dec. 20, 2024

Comience el 2025 con una Excursión del Día Primero en un Parque Estatal de Texas

AUSTIN— Lánzate al 2025 explorando más con una Excursión del Día Primero en un parque estatal de Texas.

High Five 2025 With a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

p>AUSTIN— Strive to explore more in 2025 by starting the new year with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park.

Dec. 19, 2024

TPWD Completes Purchase of Lake Colorado City State Park

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) today announced it has purchased Lake Colorado City State Park in Mitchell County.

Dec. 13, 2024

Make Texas State Parks a Part of Your Holiday with the Annual Collectible Ornament, Contest

AUSTIN – The annual Texas State Parks ornament for 2024 is here and available for purchase on the Texas State Parks Online Store and at state parks across Texas.

Dec. 12, 2024

Applications Close Dec. 15 for 68th Texas Game Warden, State Park Police Cadet Class

AUSTIN – The clock is ticking for those wishing to join the 68th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police cadet class. Anyone interested in conservation law enforcement, public safety and being part of the next generation of elite state law enforcement officers is encouraged to apply. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will accept applications through Sunday, Dec. 15.