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June 9, 2008

State Parks Offer "Texas Outdoor Family" Weekend Workshops

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Outdoor Family program is expanding, offering a new series of weekend workshops in state parks this summer and fall. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department began the program two years ago, and is also hosting workshops in local parks through partnerships with cities, river authorities and others.

June 2, 2008

Texas State Parks ‘Getting Better All the Time’

AUSTIN, Texas — With gasoline and airfare prices soaring, many families may be planning summer vacations closer to home this year. One high-value, low-cost option is Texas State Parks, which are "getting better all the time" thanks to increased funding provided by state lawmakers and voters.

Plan Summer Outings with New Guide to Texas State Parks

AUSTIN, Texas — Texans reeling from soaring gasoline prices might want to consider vacationing this summer a little closer to home to save time and money by visiting one of more than 90 Texas state parks and historic sites.

May 23, 2008

State Parks to Host Houston Meeting Regarding Feral, Exotic Species

AUSTIN, Texas — The State Parks Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host a public meeting on Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 PM at the Bellaire City Hall Auditorium, 7008 South Rice Avenue in Bellaire.  The meeting will focus on natural and cultural resource management activities on state park properties, with a particular focus on management challenges at Big Bend Ranch State Park.

Eisenhower State Park Celebrates 50 Years of Public Access to Outdoors

DENISON, Texas — Numerous park patrons, local business people, past and present state park staff and area public officials gathered on a seemingly made-to-order, 75-degree sunny morning to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the opening of Eisenhower State Park on Saturday.

May 12, 2008

Eisenhower State Park to Celebrate Golden Anniversary

DENISON, Texas — Exhibitions, fly-casting demonstrations, star-gazing, ranger-led hikes and children’s programs will highlight Eisenhower State Park’s 50th birthday celebration on Saturday, May 17.

April 15, 2008

Texas State Parks Hope to Hook More Anglers

AUSTIN, Texas — In Texas, fishing and warmer weather go together like chips and salsa. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants those already "hooked" on fishing and newcomers to the sport to keep in mind that Texas state park waters offer ideal and economical spots for pursuing the family-friendly sport.

April 7, 2008

State Parks Host Meetings Regarding Feral, Exotic Species

AUSTIN, Texas — The State Parks Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host a series of public meetings across the state in April and May concerning natural and cultural resource management activities on state park properties, with a particular focus on management challenges at Big Bend Ranch State Park.

March 19, 2008

Tyler State Park Lake Produces Budweiser ShareLunker

ATHENS, Texas — Tyler State Park Lake sent its second Budweiser ShareLunker and a new lake record to Athens Monday.

March 17, 2008

CCC Veterans To Be Honored at Bastrop State Park March 28-29

BASTROP, Texas — Bastrop State Park will host 100 or more former Civilian Conservation Corps members who helped build the foundation of the Texas State Park system back in the 1930s and 1940s. The March 28-29 event commemorates the 75th anniversary of the CCC, started by Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration in 1933 to address joblessness during the Great Depression years.