March 11, 2026

Options Abound at Texas State Parks for Spring Break

AUSTIN — For many Texans, spring break is around the corner, and those planning their travel routes and trips should take a gander at the happenings at the more than 89 Texas State Parks.

March 6, 2026

Spring Break Coastal Safety Reminder from Texas Game Wardens

AUSTIN— As spring break approaches and warmer weather draws visitors to the Texas coast, Texas Game Wardens encourage everyone planning recreational fishing, boating or beach activities to make safety a part of their plans.

Feb. 26, 2026

Purtis Creek State Park Lake, Ellison Creek Reservoir Continue to Rewrite ShareLunker Record Books

ATHENS – Purtis Creek State Park Lake and Ellison Creek Reservoir (Lone Star Lake) combined for the first double lunker day of the 2026 Toyota ShareLunker collection season on Monday (Feb. 16). The day was made even more memorable with both Legacy Class fish setting new waterbody records while Ellison Creek produced its first ever Legacy Class fish to become the 81st public waterbody in Texas to etch its name on the elite list.

Feb. 25, 2026

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park Open for Visits Beginning March 1

STRAWN— For the first time in more than 25 years, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is opening the gates to a state park in North Texas. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, located between Abilene and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, offers Texans 4,871 acres of former ranch land to hike, bike, fish and explore.

Jan. 30, 2026

Texas State Parks Soar to New Heights with Record Breaking First Day Hikes

AUSTIN – For the fourth straight year, Texas State Parks kicked off the new year by breaking historical participation numbers at First Day Hike events around the state.

Jan. 20, 2026

Brazos Bend State Park to Host 2nd Annual Explore Bowhunting Event

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Brazos Bend State Park in Needville on Feb. 7 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.”

Jan. 13, 2026

Public Meetings Scheduled in Central Texas Jan. 14, 15 to Discuss Public Use Plan for Post Oak Ridge State Park

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting public meetings in Austin and Lampasas to gather input on the Public Use Plan for Post Oak Ridge State Park.  This plan will outline the site’s future recreational access, trail design, wildlife and habitat protection, and cultural storytelling.

Jan. 7, 2026

Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway Becomes Fifth Texas State Park to Receive Dark Sky Park Designation

QUITAQUE – Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway is the latest Texas State Park to be designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). The International Dark Sky Park designation will ensure the protection of the park’s dark skies not only for the park’s natural resources, but also for the local community and out-of-town visitors to enjoy.

Dec. 30, 2025

Media Advisory: Kick Start 2026 With a First Day Beach Walk at Sea Rim State Park

SABINE PASS — Celebrate the beginning of a new year and the start of America’s semiquincentennial (America 250) with a First Day beach walk at Sea Rim State Park.

Dec. 18, 2025

Comienza el 2026 con una Caminata del Primer Día en un Parque Estatal de Texas

AUSTIN – Celebra el inicio de un nuevo año y el comienzo del semiquincentenario de Estados Unidos (America 250) con una Caminata del Primer Día en un Parque Estatal de Texas.