BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A brand new Texas State Park is now open, and it’s giving visitors a chance to explore thousands of acres of natural beauty not far from the Big Country. In this ...

Texas is undertaking a historic expansion of its state parks — but transforming ranchland into trails can take years. Why it matters: The Lone Star state's vast land mass ranges from forests and ...

A rugged Texas ranch is becoming the state's newest park ...

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Across the Lone Star State, there are 85 state parks, natural areas and historic sites currently operated by the Texas Parks ...

Outdoor adventurers are able to hike, fish, camp, and explore Texas' first new state park in 25 years. Open since March 1, ...

A dramatic golden sunset over Big Bend National Park - Jaclyne Ortiz/Getty Images Texas is famous for doing things bigger, and its sprawling landscapes are no exception. As the largest continental ...

STRAWN — On the first morning of the year, a line of cars was already wrapping around the entrance of Texas’ soon-to-be newest state park. Hundreds of visitors from Beaumont, Austin, Dallas and San ...

SAN ANTONIO – Want to start the New Year off with a fresh start? Starting on Wednesday night, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting its annual First Day Hike at a Texas State Park.

Texas Parks and Wildlife is going on a spending spree to open new parks to the public, a welcome development in a state where some 95 percent of land is privately owned. This story is part of our Best ...

Lake Arrowhead State Park is ranked among the Lone Star State's best state parks to fish in by a trip booking company.