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.

Dec. 17, 2015

Start the New Year With a First Day Hike

AUSTIN— Begin the New Year on the right foot by participating in a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park.

Dec. 7, 2015

Arts in the Parks Calendar Winners Announced

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Arts in the Parks program announced the 24 winners of the Texas State Parks Youth Arts Contest, which ran from May 1 to Nov. 1. The winning art pieces are featured in a 2016 calendar.

Dec. 1, 2015

Despite Warmer Weather, Texas State Parks Still Put on Great Fall Show

AUSTIN – Warmer weather may have delayed a colorful fall, but this week’s falling temperatures are finally causing leaves all over the state to turn brilliant shades of orange, red and yellow.

Nov. 30, 2015

Join the Holiday Fun at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— On the eve of the bustling holiday shopping season, Texas State Parks are offering solace for the whole family with Christmas events scheduled in parks statewide.

Nov. 18, 2015

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Announces Annual Winter Trout Stocking

ATHENS—It’s time once again for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s annual winter rainbow trout stocking.

Nov. 17, 2015

Stephen F. Austin State Park Named Business of the Year

SEALY – On Nov. 5, the Sealy Chamber of Commerce named Stephen F. Austin State Park Business of the Year for 2015.

Nov. 16, 2015

White Goat Causes Stir at Franklin Mountains State Park

EL PASO— Over the past two months Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff have received numerous calls about a white goat seen roaming the side slopes of Trans Mountain Road in the area known as Smugglers Pass.

Nov. 10, 2015

Texas Parks and Wildlife Thanks Veterans for their Service

AUSTIN – This Veterans Day, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department thanks its more than 250 employees who served in the military, as well as all active and retired military men and women, for their service to our country.

Nov. 4, 2015

Hidden Pines Fire Impacts Buescher and Bastrop State Parks

AUSTIN— The mid-October skies in Smithville were cloaked by a thick smoke after a wildfire ignited near Buescher and Bastrop State Parks. Now that the final embers have been extinguished, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff has completed initial assessments of the wildfire impacts on park land.