April 3, 2019

April is State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.

AUSTIN— For the eighth year in a row, Whole Earth Provision Co. will support Texas State Parks throughout the month of April during their “April is Texas State Parks Month” fund drive at all seven store locations across the state. The Texas-based travel, adventure and nature store will give all funds gathered during the effort to help fund state parks’ day-to-day operational expenses, including enhanced visitor programs, park trail maps and facilities maintenance.

March 27, 2019

Public Meetings Scheduled April 1-3 to Discuss Big Bend Ranch State Park Complex

PRESIDIO— The Big Bend Ranch State Park Complex, managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, will be holding three public meetings this weekend to discuss the state of the Big Bend Ranch State Park (BBRSP) Complex.

March 26, 2019

Birds of Prey Come to Lake Livingston State Park

LIVINGSTON— Lake Livingston State Park has partnered with EarthQuest to offer a one-of-a-kind Birds of Prey program March 30.

March 19, 2019

Texas State Parks Go Technicolor with Wildflowers, Blooming Plants

AUSTIN— Spectacular displays of blue, pink, red and yellow are blanketing the state, and Texas State Parks offer picturesque settings for family photos of this year’s parade of wildflowers away from busy roadways.

March 5, 2019

Experience New Places and Adventures This Spring Break at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— With Spring Break around the corner, Texans everywhere will be looking for new ways to explore. Take a walk on the wild side this year with a one-of-a-kind experience at a Texas State Park.

March 1, 2019

Historic Balmorhea State Park Pool Reopens

BALMORHEA— Balmorhea State Park’s iconic San Solomon Springs pool has reopened to the public in time for swimming season following several months of restoration work. The pool was closed last May after damage to the concrete apron under the diving board was discovered during the pool’s annual cleaning.

Feb. 21, 2019

Kreische House in La Grange Close to New Phase of Renovations

LA GRANGE— The historic Kreische House, located within Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Site, will be entering the next project phase of preservation efforts as a comprehensive condition assessment nears completion. The assessment included studies with extensive testing and analysis to gauge the integrity of the structure and to identify public access concerns before major restoration work gets underway.

Feb. 6, 2019

Texas State Parks Reservation System Unveils New Features Ahead of Spring Break

AUSTIN— Planning a day or overnight trip to a Texas State Park just got easier with new online features available in the Texas State Parks reservation system.  The new options allow visitors to reserve a specific campsite, buy day passes in advance and buy or renew a Texas State Parks Pass online.

Feb. 1, 2019

Texas State Parks Reservation System Continues Maintenance

AUSTIN— The Texas State Parks reservation system is continuing maintenance and remains temporarily offline. All existing reservations are secure, but park customers will not be able to create or modify a reservation until maintenance is complete.

Jan. 31, 2019

Devils River SNA Designated as First International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas, Sixth in World

DEL RIO— Devils River State Natural Area has been designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), making it the only Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas. As the sixth International Dark Sky Sanctuary to receive the title, Devils River SNA is recognized as a one of the darkest and most ecologically fragile sites in the world.