Oct. 29, 2015

Texas Buffalo Soldiers 20th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off at Lake Mineral Wells State Park

AUSTIN – Join Texas Outdoor Family and the Buffalo Soldiers in celebrating the Buffalo Soldiers’ 20th anniversary with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at Lake Mineral Wells State Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Oct. 20, 2015

Celebrate Halloween in a Texas State Park

AUSTIN – Texas State Parks are getting spooky this month, offering fun Halloween activities for the whole family throughout October.

Oct. 8, 2015

Government Canyon State Natural Area Celebrates 10th Anniversary

SAN ANTONIO – Join Government Canyon State Natural Area on Saturday, Oct. 17 for a celebration of its 10th anniversary.

Oct. 6, 2015

Great Texas Wildlife Trail System Launches New Trail Maps and Interactive Website

AUSTIN – With the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s updated Great Texas Wildlife Trail driving maps, traveling on the wild side of Texas just got a whole lot easier. New maps and an interactive website mean there are even more opportunities to discover the best of Texas wildlife, including birds, butterflies, bats and more.

Oct. 2, 2015

Bastrop State Park Begins Planning for Future Use of Golf Course Land

BASTROP— The golf course at Bastrop State Park may have closed its fairways in February, but the park is looking to turn the site of the historic nine-hole public links into a showcase of the natural and cultural heritage of the “Lost Pines” area.

Sept. 16, 2015

Digital Photography Workshops Coming to Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— With the wide variety of unique flora and fauna available around the state, Texas state parks are a go-to for capturing breathtaking images. This fall, four state parks in the Austin/San Antonio area will be participating in a pilot digital photography program.

Texas State Parks to Host National Public Lands Day Events

AUSTIN – On Saturday, Sept. 26, volunteers around Texas and the nation will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves, or forests and help improve these treasured places by celebrating National Public Lands Day.

Black Bear Restaurant Remodel Rescheduled

FORT DAVIS – The Black Bear is going into hibernation! At least, the Black Bear Restaurant remodel, that is.

Sept. 4, 2015

Fifth Annual Bison Music Festival Supports Bison Restoration Projects

QUITAQUE – With music, art, food and family fun, the fifth annual Texas State Bison Music Festival invites the public to celebrate the state’s official bison herd in Quitaque on Sept. 19.

Sept. 1, 2015

Life’s Better Outside: Get Out There!

ATHENS—Do you want to learn to camp? Kayak? Fly fish? Cook gourmet campfire meals? Learn more about snakes and fish and other wildlife? Win prizes in a fishing tournament? Spend time with your family outdoors?