This property, formerly privately-owned ranch lands, has opened up for limited public use with trails and some hunting, but ...

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the first new state park in Texas in 25-plus years, opened in March 2026, offering excellent hiking, camping, swimming, and fishing.

With a 90-acre lake and 16 miles of trails to explore, North Texas' newest state park in 25 years is perfect for outdoor fun ...

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

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

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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 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 ...

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 ...

If your New Year's resolution is to exercise more or get outdoors, start 2026 on the right foot with a First Day Hike. First Day Hikes is a nationwide program to encourage hiking on New Year's Day, ...