AUSTIN – Looking for a way to celebrate the end of school year and the start of summer vacation with the children? Saturday, June 4, is Free Fishing Day in Texas as part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which means anyone can fish without a license on any public water body in the state.
CONCAN— Celebrate Garner State Park’s 75th anniversary from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, at the park’s historic pavilion.
AUSTIN – Take your family on a journey this spring and summer to some of the coolest outdoor sites in Texas, including 14 state parks across the state. By participating in this year’s Texas Nature Challenge, families or teams visit certain sites throughout the state and record what they see, do or make.
AUSTIN— A new policy being implemented to the Texas State Parks Reservation System aims to provide greater access to high demand facilities.
FREDERICKSBURG – It’s true what June Hershey and Don Swander wrote in the iconic Texas song, “the stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas.” Home to beautiful skies, landscapes, unique wildlife and diverse vegetation, Texas State Parks are visually appealing to both the eyes and lens.
AUSTIN— Cast a line for the first time during upcoming Go Fish events this month at several Texas State Parks. These free workshops teach the basics of fishing and are open to the public.
ATHENS—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, headquarters for the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s State-Fish Art Contest, has announced the winners for 2016.
ATHENS — A ceremony honoring the 18 Texas Game Wardens who lost their lives in the line of duty will be held here Friday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Plaza at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
EL PASO — A new two-year survey for Native American rock art is now underway at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site. The park is a significant cultural site and home to a variety of rock imagery, some of which may be several thousands of years old. It is also known as a destination for rock climbing and bouldering.
TUSCOLA – Changes are coming soon to the historic swimming pool at Abilene State Park.