Temperatures have cooled in Austin, which means it's a perfect time to get outside for the annual Texas State Parks Day.

On Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, everyone can visit a state park for the day for free. There are 89 Texas State Parks. Here is what ...

With the weather cooling down, it's a good time to go outdoors in Texas, especially if it's at no cost. Texas State Parks is ...

One state park saw only 897 visitors last year, according to visitation numbers from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). It was the only site with fewer than 1,000 visitors. For context, ...

Garner State Park is the most visited park in Texas with 464,733 visitors in 2024, according to TPWD. Located near Uvalde, ...

Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with free admission statewide Nov. 2. Plan ahead—popular parks fill fast, and other fees may ...

A Texas family's decision to sell their land has provided a huge boost to local wildlife, even though they could potentially ...

Rotund rodents from across the state of Texas competed in Texas Parks and Wildlife's inaugural Fat Squirrel Week, with ...

Texas parks officials said they are taking “all necessary steps” to purchase the land and save Fairfield Lake State Park from being turned into a luxury gated community and golf course. Mary Navarro's ...

Texas state park visitors increased 37% from 2020 to 2021, a new study states, and advocates say more land should be secured for recreation. Texas’ state parks are not adequately meeting public demand ...

Texas residents and visitors can enjoy free admission to a state park on Nov. 2 in celebration of Texas State Parks Day, ...

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