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What It's Like to Sand Surf West Texas


Sun and sand are not just found at the beach. Visit Monahans Sandhills State Park near Odessa and surf the sand dunes for some family fun. For more information: http://www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/monahans-sandhills

Palo Duro Archaeology, A Spirit Rises


A Spirit Rises Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a park of immense beauty, but it also was the site of a historic battle. While the general facts about the 1874 Battle of Palo Duro Canyon are known, specific details are not. That is until now. Archeologists working hand in hand with Indian tribe elders are putting the pieces together. See what it takes to unearth artifacts from a battle that took place over a hundred years ago, and learn more about Palo Duro Canyon State Park and the historic battle that took place there.

Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest


Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest This West Texas mountain bike festival draws folks from around the world to the trails around Lajitas and Big Bend Ranch State Park. Held every year on President's Day weekend, this event is a great time for anyone who would like to go fixin’ or freewheelin’ around the old frontier. http://www.texasstateparks.org http://www.desertsportstx.com

What It's Like to Climb Enchanted Rock


We strapped cameras on members of the University of Texas Rock Climbing team so you can experience what it's like to climb Enchanted Rock, a massive pink granite dome rising above Central Texas. For more information about this park located west of Austin, visit http://www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock

Collegiate Climbers


Collegiate Climbers People have been climbing rocks since rocks were invented, but college climbing teams are a new thing. Meets some of the students on the national champion University of Texas club climbing team, and see what it takes to excel at this demanding sport.The team is part of the UT Rec Sports program.

Admiral Nimitz Reenactors (Island Assault 1944)


Island Assault 1944 Working guns, artillery, running tanks and an operational flamethrower make the Second World War come alive at the Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site. These sights and sounds bring back memories of the war for observers in poignant and painful ways.

Planning Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, Texas


One of Texas' newest state parks is Palo Pinto Mountains State Park just a few miles down the road from Strawn. The park, which was purchased in 2011 with money from the sale of the undeveloped Eagle Mountain Lake site near Fort Worth, encompasses a little over 4000 acres in the Cross Timbers region. Planning for the park is currently underway, and it is expected that development and opening of the park are at least several years away. Here's a first look at some of the features of the park.

Mother's Day in Texas State Parks


If you're looking for a unique Mother's Day experience, consider an outing to a Texas state park. State parks across Texas are encouraging families to visit this weekend. According to one group of moms, it's a great way to bond with your kids. You can find a nearby park on the Texas Parks and Wildlife website www.TexasStateParks.org

Battling 100 Years! Battleship Texas Century Celebration


On Aug, 1, 2020, operational control of the Battleship Texas, was transferred to the Battleship Texas Foundation. https://battleshiptexas.org/ The Battleship Texas is closed for a lengthy repair project, and no reopening date has been set. Read more about the upcoming repairs in our news release:: Battleship Texas Closes to the Public Aug. 26. https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20190807b&nrtype=all&nrspan=2019&nrsearch= A century ago, the Battleship Texas was commissioned for duty as a battleship and served in both world wars. Today, she sits in La Porte at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and still serves her country as a living museum. A Texas size celebration honored "the Old Lady" with fireworks and music. Texas Parks and Wildlife has this report. A special exhibit on the Battleship Texas will be on display at the Bob Bullock Museum in Austin, Texas through April 21. For more information go to http://www.tpwd.texas.gov

Caddo Lake Paddling Trails


Caddo Lake State Park Paddling Trail Straddling the Texas-Louisiana border, swampy Caddo Lake in Northeast Texas has an enduring air of mystery. And the paddling trails are the ideal way to explore this fascinating lake.

Outdoor Tourism: Selling Texas


Selling Texas Each year, outdoor tourism contributes around 36 billion dollars to the state economy. Part of our popularity comes from the good public relations generated by the scores of outdoor-television programs. We'll look at some of those shows that can't wait to come here and show off our state. From the Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS television show, for stations and air times: http:\\www.tpwd.texas.gov/tv

Texas Outdoor Family Program


Many modern families have lost touch with the great outdoors and all it has to offer, but the Texas Outdoor Family program is here to help--getting folks with little to no camping experience outside for some weekend fun. To learn more about the Texas Outdoor Family program or to sign up for a future outing, visit: http://www.tpwd.texas.gov/tof

Same Photo Fifty Years Later


We've all seen before-and-after pictures but here's one for the record books. A Texas family discovers a long-lost photo after 50 years, bringing it to life once again. Texas Parks and Wildlife has this report wrapping up its fiftieth anniversary. Start snapping those pictures! To find a nearby park, check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife website at http://TexasStateParks.org

Pedernales Falls Bike Trails


Pedernales Falls State Park is known for, you guessed it, the waterfalls. But mountain bikers are discovering that the park has some great biking trails in addition to the falls. Take a tour on two wheels to a fairly remote part this Hill Country gem.

Possum Kingdom State Park Two Years After The Fire


The sun is shining and the water's mighty fine at Possum Kingdom State Park.Two years after a wildfire roared through the park, the popular Texas getaway is ready for some springtime fun! Take a look at how the park has recovered and see why it is still one of the state's best vacation destinations. Check out the park at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/possum-kingdom.

Texas Conservation Corps Takes Bastrop Back to its Roots


After a wildfire in 2011, a crew from American YouthWorks helps restore a devastated Bastrop State Park, mirroring the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s. For info about Bastrop State Park, visit: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/bastrop Or to learn more about the Texas Conservation Corps: http://www.texasconservationcorps.org

Dinosaur Valley Tracks: 112 Million Years in the Making


Dinosaur Valley State Park has some of the best preserved dinosaur tracks in the world. Follow a group of scientists as they investigate the hidden lives of Texas dinosaurs, using cutting-edge technology and old-fashioned scientific method by studying the park's prehistoric tracks. To see the tracks, visit http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/dinosaur-valley

Battleship Texas, 50 Years Since D-Day


On Aug, 1, 2020, operational control of the Battleship Texas, was transferred to the Battleship Texas Foundation. https://battleshiptexas.org/ The Battleship Texas is closed for a lengthy repair project, and no reopening date has been set. Read more about the upcoming repairs in our news release: Battleship Texas Closes to the Public Aug. 26. https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20190807b&nrtype=all&nrspan=2019&nrsearch= D-Day marked the turning point in World War II. It was also a turning point in the lives of those who were there. Visit with some of the veterans of the Battleship TEXAS as they get together to relive old memories, and rekindle old friendships.

Barton Warnock Center, Gateway to the Desert


Gateway to the Desert Witness the creation of the Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center near Terilingua. We'll follow the creative process from beginning to end. It takes a lot more work than you'd ever imagine. Meet the minds behind this captivating exhibit space. Watch the Texas Parks & Wildlife PBS television show www.tpwd.state.tx.us/tv

Mountain Biking at Franklin Mountains State Park, Texas


If you are looking for true mountain biking in Texas, check out Franklin Mountains State Park right in the heart of El Paso. From easy going jeep roads to technical and steep single track, this amazing park has something for any type of mountain biker. Get details on biking trails across Texas state parks at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/parks/things-to-do/biking-in-state-parks

Saving the Southern Plains Bison at Caprock Canyon State Park, Texas


Caprock Canyons State Park in the Texas Panhandle holds the last remnants of pure Southern Plains Bison that once numbered in the millions on this land. Watch as this historic herd is restored to its native habitat. For details on visiting the park, see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/caprock-canyons

Park Volunteers at Pedernales Falls State Park, Texas


Spend a day with the hard-working volunteers who help Texas parks keep humming along. Find volunteer opportunities at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/involved/volunteer/spdest/

Ancient Rock Art is Reborn at Hueco Tanks State Park, Texas


When it comes to rock art, Hueco Tanks, east of El Paso, is in a class by itself with rock art that dates back 6000 years. Unfortunately, over the years some of the pictographs have been damaged by graffiti. But now a new type of laser technology is about to turn back time. It's a laser light show that wipes away the graffiti but doesn't affect the pictograph underneath. For more on Hueco Tanks State Park, see http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/hueco-tanks

Sauer-Beckmann Farm at LBJ State Park, Texas


Travel back in time with these scenes from the Sauer-Beckmann living history farm at LBJ State Historic Site. The farm demonstrates what life was like for a Texas-German farm family at the turn-of-the-century. https://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/lyndon-b-johnson

Hueco Tanks Rock Art and Laser Technology


New laser technology is being put to the test at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site. Can lasers be used to remove graffiti paint and leave ancient pictographs unharmed? Here is a glimpse into this work that has never been tried before. The entire story will air on Texas Parks and Wildlife Television the week of October 21-27, 2012.