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Hill Country State Natural Area


Outside of Bandera, just 45 miles from San Antonio, Hill Country State Natural Area seems much further from civilization than it really is. The unspoiled vistas and challenging terrain draw hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrian trail riders alike. For more information, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/hill-country

Texas State Parks Welcome Video


Welcome to Texas State Parks! Here are some tips for being safe, protecting the park, and having a great stay. Explore our website at TexasStateParks.org #TexasStateParks

Cooper Lake State Park


Since first opening in the 1990s, Cooper Lake State Park has become an outdoor recreation hotspot in Northeast Texas. Fishing, hiking, swimming and camping are just a few things to do in and around the 20,000 acre lake. Learn more at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/cooper-lake

Camping at Big Bend Ranch State Park


Sometimes the journey is as big as the destination, especially if you’re carrying everything you need while camping and traveling by bicycle. Off-road bicycling meets backpacking in this adventure travelogue, as a group from Texas Tech University tests their endurance and documents their trek through Big Bend Ranch State Park. CREDITS: Producers / Directors / Photographers / Writers / Editors Jerod Foster Simon Parmley Justin Rex Producer Anna Claire Beasley Director of Photography Simon Parmley Additional Photography Tanner Fowler Ian Smith Alex LeBlanc TR Kerr Music Jerod Foster Judson Eddins Tyler Serrato Scott Faris, Amusement Park Studio Special Thanks Texas Tech University, College of Media & Communication Texas Tech University Outdoor Pursuits Center Oveja Negra Bikepacking Mountain Hideaway Velocity Bike Shop Desert Sports Patrick Farnsworth Seth Foster Stacy Stockard Caliva Brandon Weaver Lane Wilson #BigBend #BigBendRanchStatePark #BikePacking #Adventure

Government Canyon State Natural Area


Hit the trails at Government Canyon State Natural Area, with hiking, biking, and birding. And see what makes this 12,000 acre wild urban escape unique. For more information: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/government-canyon

Mountain Biking Big Bend Ranch State Park


Mountain biking at Big Bend Ranch State Park is not for the faint of heart. The country is rugged and the trails can be challenging, but the opportunities are as boundless as the vistas. For more information: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/big-bend-ranch

Trail Through Time: Lake Mineral Wells Trailway


Trail Through Time: Lake Mineral Wells Trailway Where trains once traveled, hikers and bikers now reign, on a protected pathway connecting Weatherford and Mineral Wells. Find out more at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-mineral-wells

Inks Lake State Park, Texas


A little over an hour northwest of Austin, Inks Lake State Park offers a pristine hill country experience. Visitors enjoy swimming, fishing, camping and hiking. For more information & current conditions visit: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake This video was produced in 2010.

Lake Corpus Christi State Park, Texas


Lake Corpus Christi State Park Families have been coming to this south Texas camping spot for generations. From lake activities to birding and hiking, Lake Corpus Christi has just what folks need for a great getaway. Find out more about Lake Corpus Christi State Park at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-corpus-christi

Dutch Oven Devotees


Dutch Oven Devotees Members of the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society whip up some tasty dishes at Cleburne State Park. Find the Lone Star Dutch Oven Society on Facebook or at: http://lsdos.com/

Seeing Brighter Days


Seeing Brighter Days Imagine living your life knowing one day you could lose your eyesight forever. That's the norm for Cole Johnson, but you wouldn't know it. He may be legally blind, but Cole doesn’t let his disability slow him down. To learn more about accessibility in state parks go to: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/accessibility

Resaca de la Palma State Park, Texas


Resaca de la Palma State Park With its 1,700 semi-tropical acres, Resaca de la Palma comprises the largest tract of native habitat in the World Birding Center network. Etched by the ancient curves of the Rio Grande River, this state park is a quiet birding retreat on the outskirts of the City of Brownsville. For more on Resaca de la Palma: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/resaca-de-la-palma Busca subtítulos en español en la configuración del video.

Bastrop State Park, Texas


Bastrop State Park For more than 70 years, folks have visited Bastrop State Park to enjoy its history and marvel at the Lost Pines. Forest fires and floods have ravaged the park in recent years. Now comes rebirth: new trees, new plants and new life. Come experience the park’s recovery from nature’s fury. Find out more about Bastrop State Park at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/bastrop

Longhorn Cavern State Park, Texas


Tucked away in the Texas hill country, Longhorn Cavern is a hidden gem ready to be explored. This unique river formed caved has been home to an underground restaurant, concert hall, and a fallout shelter. Experience the magnificent geology and hear some of the amazing tales from Texas history surrounding the cave all on a walking tour 365 days a year. Find out more at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/longhorn-cavern

Lake Mineral Wells State Park, Texas


Lake Mineral Wells State Park The waters of Mineral Wells, west of Fort Worth, have long lured visitors.  Relaxation at a lakeside state park is more the draw than the historic spas today, but entertaining exercise is also an option. Find out more at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-mineral-wells Archival Photos courtesy of: University of North Texas Libraries The Portal to Texas History Boyce Ditto Public Library A.F. Weaver Collection

Village Creek State Park, Texas


Village Creek State Park North of Beaumont on the edge of the Big Thicket National Preserve sits Village Creek State Park. This quiet park is the perfect getaway with lush forests, winding trails, and secluded camping. But the best part is the creek itself. Join us as we float down the calm and remote Village Creek. Find out more at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/village-creek

Lake Mineral Wells State Park - Postcard From Texas


Postcard From Texas Soak in the scenery around the lake, along the trails, and among the hills and hollows of Lake Mineral Wells State Park. Find out more about the park at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-mineral-wells

Surfing the Sands of Monahans


Surfing the Sands of Monahans Sun, sand, and surfing are not just found at the beach. Visit Monahans Sandhills State Park near Midland-Odessa and surf, slide, or tumble down the dunes for some family fun. Find out more at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/monahans-sandhills

Fort Boggy State Park, Texas


Visit a park on the edge of East Texas where families find water, woods, and wildlife, along with primitive camping and some rather fancy new cabins. Find out more about Fort Boggy at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/fort-boggy

San Angelo Volunteer, The Ballad of John Talley


The Ballad of John Talley Meet a mechanic and mountain-biking musician who has been taming trails in San Angelo for decades and who considers the local state park a hidden treasure.

Lockhart State Park, Texas


Lockhart State Park Lockhart State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps back in the 1930s. Along with numerous buildings, roads, and bridges, the men and women of the CCC also built a swimming pool that utilizes the spring water coming from a nearby creek. More recently, a nine-hole golf course was added. Find our more about Lockhart State Park at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lockhart

Plants of The Big Bend, Texas


The west Texas desert may look harsh, but its unique plants are like nature’s grocery store for the wildlife and humans who call the desert home. At first glance scrubby, thorny and spindly, Big Bend plants take on new beauty when you learn how to read them. Visit the Big Bend Ranch State Park web page at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/big-bend-ranch

LBJ State Park & Historic Site, Texas


The Lyndon Baines Johnson State Park and Historic Site is all about history, from the visitor center honoring our country’s thirty-sixth president to a living-history farm depicting life on the farmstead as it was back in 1918, when President Johnson was a young boy. Visit the park's web page at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lyndon-b-johnson

Lake Brownwood State Park, Texas


Near the geographical center of Texas, this park offers an atmosphere of rustic beauty and tranquility with hiking, camping, boating and fishing opportunities. Many structures in use today were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930’s from timber and native rock found in the park. Find out more about the park at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-brownwood

Caddo Lake State Park, Texas


Caddo Lake State Park Straddling the Texas-Louisiana border, swampy Caddo Lake in Northeast Texas has an unusual history and an enduring air of mystery. And Caddo Lake State Park is the ideal gateway to exploring the fascinating lake. Learn more about Caddo Lake State Park at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/caddo-lake