Texas' newest state park is set to open sometime in 2026, and the public is invited to get a sneak peek on New Year's Day.

The park is a jewel of the state park system, giving visitors an up-close view of how the Rio Grande shaped Texas' southernmost landscape over the eons. As its name indicates, Resaca de la Palma is ...

Texas tops the nation in participation. Last year, in 2024, Texas State Parks hosted 178 First Day Hike events, drawing 9,484 ...

It's finally sweater weather (well, mostly) in Austin, which means this weekend you'll likely find everybody enjoying the outdoors. Want to join them? Remember that a burn ban is currently in effect ...

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