June 2, 2014

Texas Nature Challenge Connects Families With the Outdoors

AUSTIN— The Texas Nature Challenge connects kids and families with fun outdoor adventures to make memories that will last a lifetime.

May 23, 2014

2014 State Parks Photo Contest Winners Announced

AUSTIN- Three winning images have been selected as the best of more than 1,300 entries in the Texas Parks and Wildlife 2014 State Parks Photo Contest. The contest called for people to submit entries of playful moments at a Texas state park.

May 22, 2014

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park to Grow by More Than 100 Acres

HOUSTON — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Thursday gave a green light to accepting a donation of 120 acres that will expand the size of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park near Strawn west of Fort Worth.

Whole Earth Provision Co. Donates Funds to Texas State Parks

AUSTIN—, Whole Earth Provision Co. presented a check for $26,828 to benefit Texas state parks at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting. The donation was the result of a month-long in-store promotion at nine Whole Earth Provision Co. stores during the month of April, as well as the proceeds from the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour held in Austin in mid-April.

May 14, 2014

Arts in the Parks Program Frames the Beauty of Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Arts in the Parks program welcomes its second year and is spreading statewide. The program enables visitors to showcase the beauty of Texas state parks through art, photography, writing, videography and music.

April 29, 2014

Treat Mom to a Picnic this Mother’s Day at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN—Plan a picnic and let mom relax at your favorite state park this Mother’s Day, May 11.

April 17, 2014

Davis Mountains State Park to Host Open House

FORT DAVIS – Davis Mountains State Park will be showcasing recent improvements and offering free admission to enjoy a host of special activities at an Open House on April 25-26.

April 2, 2014

Whole Earth Provision Co. Hosts Two Funding Events for Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – Whole Earth Provision Co. is once again stepping up to support Texas State Parks.  For the third year in a row, this Texas-based travel, adventure and nature store will host two great events and donate the proceeds to help with state park day-to-day operational expenses and enhanced visitor programs.

March 28, 2014

Texas State Parks Welcoming Spring Blooms

AUSTIN – Fields of bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush, redbuds aglow with blossoms the color of rose’ wine and desert cacti and yuccas sporting delicate, colorful blooms confirm that spring is hitting its stride throughout Texas.

March 20, 2014

Migrate to a Texas State Park This April and Go Birding

AUSTIN— Grab your family and friends this April and go birding as spring migration begins throughout your favorite Texas State Parks.