Dec. 15, 2017

March Into 2018 on a First Day Hike

AUSTIN— Walk into 2018 where the wild things are by participating in a guided stroll through Texas State Parks as part of the national First Day Hikes initiative.

Dec. 1, 2017

Holiday Cheer Abounds at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— Get in the holiday spirit by celebrating at a Texas State Park. Throughout the month of December, 42 state parks around Texas are hosting more than 60 holiday events including light displays, taffy pulls, a balloon glow and geocaching.

Nov. 21, 2017

Big Bend Ranch State Park is Fourth Texas State Park to Receive International Dark Sky Park Designation

TERLINGUA – Big Bend Ranch State Park (BBRSP) is the latest Texas State Park to be designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). Joining neighboring Big Bend National Park, they form one of the largest contiguous areas under dark-skies protection in the United States.

TPWD Announces Rainbow Trout Stocking Season in Texas

AUSTIN – With hundreds of thousands of catchable-size rainbow trout coming to 150 public water bodies across the state this winter, Texas anglers have plenty of cool-weather fishing opportunities to look forward to in the coming months.

Nov. 15, 2017

Goose Island State Park Boat Ramp Opening Saturday

ROCKPORT— This Saturday, Goose Island State Park will reopen its boat ramp to general public use. The park received significant damage during Harvey and access has been limited during cleanup and while repairs are being made.

Nov. 13, 2017

Inaugural Fly Fishing Tournament to Benefit TFFC

ATHENS – A new fly fishing tournament benefiting the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is coming to Athens the first weekend of December – just in time to kick off the beginning of rainbow trout stocking season in the state.

Zebra Mussels Spreading at Lakes Georgetown, Livingston

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists have classified Lake Georgetown as infested with an established, reproducing population of invasive zebra mussels and have also changed the status of Lake Livingston to fully infested.

Nov. 10, 2017

Texas State Parks Finally Flaunting Fall Foliage

AUSTIN— Thanks to recent cold fronts, enchanting shades of red, orange and yellow leaves are bursting to life at Texas State Parks statewide.

Nov. 7, 2017

Free Entrance to Texas State Parks Nov. 12 in Honor of Veteran’s Day

AUSTIN— In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all visitors Sunday, Nov. 12.

Oct. 17, 2017

Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site Hosts 23rd Annual Interpretive Fair

EL PASO – With over 10, 000 years of history, Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is filled with historical and cultural gems left behind by early hunter gatherers and Native Americans. Experience two days of Hueco Tanks history come to life at the 23rd annual Interpretive Fair Oct. 21-22.