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Jan. 22, 2013

Civilian Conservation Corps Exhibit to Show at Bullock Museum

AUSTIN—The Civilian Conservation Corps, once dubbed the “Tree Army” by president Franklin D. Roosevelt, will be on display as part of a special exhibition Feb. 1-June 30 on the third floor of the Bullock State History Museum, located downtown.

McKinney Falls State Park to host CenTex Survival Fair

AUSTIN — Calling all wilderness survival experts-in-training! The CenTex Survival Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 23. at McKinney Falls State Park in Austin.

Jan. 11, 2013

New Year’s Was a Day at the Park

For the second consecutive year, hundreds of Texans showed up at State Parks across Texas to participate in the First Day Hikes Program, part of a nationwide effort to encourage people to get outdoors for healthier lifestyles on the New Year’s Day holiday.

New Devils River Access Permit Process Takes Effect Feb. 1

AUSTIN – Beginning Feb. 1, any paddler planning to put in or take out of the Devils River on public lands managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in Val Verde County must first obtain a permit from TPWD.

Dec. 20, 2012

Rare tropical bird spotted in Austin

The fork-tailed flycatcher, native to Central and South America, was spotted by birder Shelia Hargis Saturday near McKinney Falls State Park during Travis County Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count.

Dec. 13, 2012

This New Year, Resolve to Go Outdoors

For years, two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions have been to begin a fitness program, and spend more time in nature. Now, for the second year in a row, you can combine both by participating in First Day Hikes at a Texas State Park near you on Jan. 1.

Dec. 4, 2012

‘Tis the Season to Start a New Family Tradition – Holiday Gatherings in Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – Why not reserve a group facility at one of 70 state parks and spend several days establishing a new holiday tradition in the great outdoors? Serve turkey and all the trimmings in a recreation hall that comes with a full kitchen or gather before a roaring fireplace in an open-air pavilion to sing carols and rejoice in the season.

Nov. 29, 2012

Volunteers taking first step toward restoring fire-ravaged Lost Pines

AUSTIN – Thanks to corporate and individual donations, volunteers working with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department staff are beginning to replant the fire-ravaged Lost Pines.

Nov. 7, 2012

Fall Colors Showing Up in Texas State Parks

With cold weather slowly creeping its way across the state, fall foliage is beginning to show its true colors in Texas state parks.

Nov. 1, 2012

Cool, Crisp Camping Weather Major Texas State Parks Draw

AUSTIN – With summer vacations a distant memory, cooler temperatures on the horizon and foliage morphing into dazzling shades of crimson and gold, autumn promises optimum camping conditions in a Texas State Park near you.