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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

Arts in The Parks


The beauty of a natural place takes on fresh dimension and draws some different crowds when arts activities like sculpture, painting and photography, are paired with parks. Explore a calendar of Arts in Parks & other events: https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/arts-crafts

Painting in the Park


Arts activities are just some of the family fun available at Texas State Parks. Explore a calendar of events at http://www.TexasStateParks.org/calendar

Lost Maples State Natural Area - Postcard From Texas


Postcard From Texas Enjoy some flowing water and fall leaves at Lost Maples State Natural Area. https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lost-maples

Fort Parker State Park, Texas


Located along the Navasota River where the grasses of the Blackland Prairie meet the woodlands of the Post Oak Savannah, Fort Parker State Park offers a tranquil setting for camping, hiking, biking and fishing. There is a lot of history here, too. Located on what was once the town of Springfield, the park was built by the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. Find out more at https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/fort-parker

Monahans Sandhills State Park, Texas


Monahans Sandhills State Park Where can you surf without water? On a sea of sand near Odessa. Sliding down dunes is just some of the fun in the sun at the unique landscape of Monahans Sandhills State Park. Find out more about Monahans at: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/monahans-sandhills

The Devils River Advocates


The Devils Advocates From landowners, to conservationists, and other folks in between, there is a love affair with the Devils River. This remote river valley is about as wild as you can get in Texas. But there are threats to this natural place, and that’s got those passionate admirers a bit worried.

Texas State Parks Sign Maker


Signs of the Times At state parks, iconic brown and yellow signs have told you where to go for years.  And for decades they have all been made in the same shop at Bastrop State Park.  The process is not as hands-on as it once was, but the Bastrop sign shop is still humming. Meet Willie Steinhauser, the state park sign maker.

Architecture in Texas State Parks, UT Gulf Coast DesignLab


The Gulf Coast DesignLab Goes to Galveston Coastal state parks need durable, versatile structures, and design students need projects.  See what the Gulf Coast DesignLab at the University of Texas at Austin is building in parks along the coast.

Texas State Parks Evolving for Growing State


The Texas State Parks system is about to turn 100 years old. Since its inception, the population of Texas has exploded and is now concentrated in urban areas. To meet these challenges, park leadership has launched a Centennial Plan. It address everything from building partnerships to getting more people outside. Much of this plan will rely on dedicated funding passed by the 84th Texas Legislature that allows 94 percent of the state sales tax revenue from sporting goods to go toward state park improvements. To learn more, visit https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/improvement/