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For the fourth straight year, Texas State Parks kicked off the new year by breaking historical participation numbers at First Day Hike events around the state. (Courtesy Photo) AUSTIN For the fourth ...

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 ...

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

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Texas State Parks system is about to get even bigger. According to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the long-anticipated Palo Pinto ...

FORT WORTH The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will open the state’s newest state park, Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, to guests with reservations on New Year’s Day. The park, located 83 miles ...

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