Programs

Texas Outdoor Family Sign up for hands-on workshops held at state parks and learn basic outdoor skills like fire starting, geocaching, outdoor cooking and more.	Arts in the Parks Get outside and connect with nature in Texas State Parks through art, photography, writing and more.
Free Fishing in Parks Take advantage of free fishing in state parks and enjoy one of America's greatest pastimes.	Texas Buffalo Soldiers Re-enactors tell the story of the Ninth Cavalry and Twenty-fourth Infantry "Buffalo Soldiers" with a variety of events and educational opportunities.
Geocache Challenge Win prizes by locating hidden geocaches in state parks, historic sites and natural areas throughout the state.	Texas CCC Parks The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) created the first state parks system in Texas. The program preserves the parks´ historical and architectural resources.
Junior Ranger Program Young explorers can now track what they see and learn as they make their way through state parks. Parents can check out free packs at many parks containing all the essentials they'll need.	Texas State Park Ambassadors A youth-led program that promotes and supports Texas State Parks and encourages active outdoor lifestyles.
Dark Skies Program We have partnered with the McDonald Observatory, the International Dark Sky Association and local astronomy groups to promote stargazing in our parks. We are making changes to protect the night skies over our parks and we hope to raise awareness of the benefits of preserving night skies with star parties, self-guided constellation tours and light pollution education programs.

Texas Outdoor Family

Sign up for hands-on workshops held at state parks and learn basic outdoor skills like fire starting, geocaching, outdoor cooking and more.

Arts in the Parks

Get outside and connect with nature in Texas State Parks through art, photography, writing and more.

Free Fishing in Parks

Take advantage of free fishing in state parks and enjoy one of America's greatest pastimes.

Texas Buffalo Soldiers

Re-enactors tell the story of the Ninth Cavalry and Twenty-fourth Infantry "Buffalo Soldiers" with a variety of events and educational opportunities.

Geocache Challenge

Win prizes by locating hidden geocaches in state parks, historic sites and natural areas throughout the state.

Texas CCC Parks

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) created the first state parks system in Texas. The program preserves the parks´ historical and architectural resources.

Junior Ranger Program

Young explorers can now track what they see and learn as they make their way through state parks. Parents can check out free packs at many parks containing all the essentials they'll need.

Texas State Park Ambassadors

A youth-led program that promotes and supports Texas State Parks and encourages active outdoor lifestyles.

We have partnered with the McDonald Observatory, the International Dark Sky Association and local astronomy groups to promote stargazing in our parks. We are making changes to protect the night skies over our parks and we hope to raise awareness of the benefits of preserving night skies with star parties, self-guided constellation tours and light pollution education programs.