Free Entrance to Texas State Parks Nov. 13 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. 13.
AUSTIN— In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all visitors Sunday, Nov. 13.
ATHENS, Texas — Individuals or organizations that have made a lasting contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas may be nominated through Dec. 31 for induction into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
AUSTIN— The ghosts and goblins are coming to Texas State Parks this month with Halloween events throughout October around the state.
AUSTIN— Bees, butterflies and bugs are some of the important pollinators that help generate spectacular wildflower displays, produce delicious crops and sustain native plants. They can’t do their part without the plants and the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz is helping bring attention to the critical habitat needs of pollinators across the state during the height of the annual fall Monarch migration.
AUSTIN— Several Texas State Parks construction projects are now complete thanks to a significant increase in dedicated funding through legislation passed by the 84th Texas Legislature.
MOODY— Camp with family and friends or host an upcoming business event at one Texas’ first state parks in a newly renovated cabin originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The cabin at Mother Neff State Park looks much like it did when originally constructed about 80 years ago.
QUITAQUE— Grab your dancing shoes and head on over to Quitaque on Sept. 17 for the sixth annual Texas State Bison Music Festival.
AUSTIN— Palo Duro Canyon State Park superintendent Shannon Blalock will be awarded the Outstanding Management award by the State Agency Council to the Governor’s Commission of Women at their awards ceremony at the Radisson Hotel & Suites in Austin on Sept. 15.
ATHENS—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center(TFFC) is offering visitors on Sept. 24 opportunities to learn about a wide range of outdoor skills and participate in family fun events during its annual Outdoor Expo and Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament. The expo will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FT. WORTH — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will hold two public meetings regarding the development of facilities and recreational uses proposed for Palo Pinto Mountains State Park. The meetings will take place on two consecutive nights.