Feb. 8, 2016

Big Tree at Goose Island State Park to Receive Special Care

ROCKPORT – This week, certified arborists will tend to “Big Tree” at Goose Island State Park, providing the aging icon with the best possible care.

Feb. 3, 2016

San Jacinto Marsh Restoration Enters New Phase

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is starting the next phase in an ongoing effort to restore the San Jacinto Battleground to its appearance in 1836. The restoration efforts, which date back to 1994, include reseeding prairie areas as well as marsh restorations on more than 120 acres so far.

Jan. 27, 2016

Fly Fish Texas March 12 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS — Learn to tie a fly, cast a fly and catch a fish all in one day during the annual Fly Fish Texas event at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center March 12.

Jan. 21, 2016

Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites Receive $50,000 Donation

AUSTIN – Thanks to a generous donation, the museum at Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites is about to get an upgrade.

Jan. 20, 2016

Digital Photography Workshops Coming to Texas State Parks This Spring

AUSTIN— Texas State Parks are the perfect place to the see the unique landscapes, plants and wildlife that call Texas home. Coming this spring, two state parks in Central Texas will help nature enthusiasts learn how to capture the splendor through photography workshops with professional photographers.

Jan. 19, 2016

Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Picks Three

ATHENS—Two individuals and one organization make up the 2016 class of inductees into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.

Texas State-Fish Art Contest Seeks Entries

ATHENS–The Texas State-Fish Art Contest, headquartered at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC), reminds Texas teachers and students that the deadline for entries in the 2016 State-Fish Art Contest is March 31, 2016.

Jan. 18, 2016

TPWD to Conduct Prescribed Burn at Mustang Island State Park This Week

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Wildland Fire Team will be implementing a prescribed fire at Mustang Island State Park this week beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The burn should not affect campers or day-use visitors on the gulf side of State Highway 361, but public access to the bay-side of the park will be closed during the burn.

Dinosaur Valley State Park Announces Spring Art Contest and Festival

GLEN ROSE – This March, kids and families can learn how they can do their part to preserve their winged neighbors at Dinosaur Valley State Park’s first annual Spring Wingding.

Jan. 14, 2016

Lake Corpus Christi State Park to Host Kid Fish Event

MATHIS – On Saturday, Jan. 30, kids can learn to fish with park rangers at Lake Corpus Christi State Park.