Flood Impact Alert
As floodwaters recede across the state, conditions remain dynamic. Learn about the impact of flooding on state parks, wildlife and lost vessels.
AUSTIN – With the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s updated Great Texas Wildlife Trail driving maps, traveling on the wild side of Texas just got a whole lot easier. New maps and an interactive website mean there are even more opportunities to discover the best of Texas wildlife, including birds, butterflies, bats and more.
BASTROP— The golf course at Bastrop State Park may have closed its fairways in February, but the park is looking to turn the site of the historic nine-hole public links into a showcase of the natural and cultural heritage of the “Lost Pines” area.
ATHENS—The 30th season of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker program will begin October 1.
AUSTIN— With the wide variety of unique flora and fauna available around the state, Texas state parks are a go-to for capturing breathtaking images. This fall, four state parks in the Austin/San Antonio area will be participating in a pilot digital photography program.
AUSTIN – On Saturday, Sept. 26, volunteers around Texas and the nation will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves, or forests and help improve these treasured places by celebrating National Public Lands Day.
FORT DAVIS – The Black Bear is going into hibernation! At least, the Black Bear Restaurant remodel, that is.
QUITAQUE – With music, art, food and family fun, the fifth annual Texas State Bison Music Festival invites the public to celebrate the state’s official bison herd in Quitaque on Sept. 19.
ATHENS—Do you want to learn to camp? Kayak? Fly fish? Cook gourmet campfire meals? Learn more about snakes and fish and other wildlife? Win prizes in a fishing tournament? Spend time with your family outdoors?
AUSTIN— After flooding left more than 50 Texas state parks drenched over the Memorial Day weekend, communities and park staff statewide have banded together to clean up, restore, and reopen most of the damaged sites. Thanks to their efforts, only four parks remain closed; Cedar Hill State Park, Lake Somerville State Park (all units), Lake Whitney State Park, and Ray Roberts Lake State Park (all units).
AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved more than $7 million in competitive grant funds for 25 community parks all across the state.