Parks

A hazy city skyline in the distance behind a foggy forest

The Largest Urban Hardwood Forest in the U.S. is in … Dallas?

From kayaking to birdwatching, this hidden gem offers outdoor adventures just 12 miles from downtown Dallas

By Alex Temblador

October 29, 2026

Overlook view of Enchanted Rock State Park with granite dome in distance, and mesquite tree on left and boulders in foreground.

Enchanted Rock’s Expansion Gives Visitors a Whole New View

By Pam LeBlanc

October 21, 2026

A large sinkhole in the rocks with a viewing deck to the right of it filled with people

Devil’s Sinkhole Is the Hidden Gem of Texas State Parks

By Sarah Thurmond

October 16, 2026

A park with trees and a large sign that reads Smither Park on the left side

This Colorful Houston Park is a Maximalist’s Dreamland

By Sallie Lewis

September 14, 2026

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A palmetto plant in the foreground of a large body of water and a bridge behind it

Palmetto State Park in the Summer Is a Runner’s Delight

By Pam LeBlanc

July 23, 2026

A black van with a yellow illustration of a monkey's head and a lightning bolt next to a campfire, cooler, table, and tent under the stars on the beach

Stargazing on Mustang Island Has Galactic Appeal

By Judson Vail

April 9, 2026

A starry night in a rocky canyon

The Stars Shine Bright at Pedernales Falls State Park

By Antonio Ruiz-Camacho

March 24, 2026

Two people walking on a craggy area, with a tree and a rock formation behind them

Pedernales Falls Is a Force of Nature

By Piper Guinn

March 4, 2026

An aerial view of a river running through a sprawling tree-filled landscape

A New Year’s Day Peek into Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

By Piper Guinn

January 12, 2026

Meet the Retirees Keeping Texas’ State and National Parks Running

By Laura Mallonee

November 10, 2025

Tracing a Raindrop Through Barton Springs

By Bobby Alemán

November 5, 2025

The tops of a forest with a tall tree towering above

The Hidden Wonders of Texas’ National Forests

By Christopher Collins

October 28, 2025

Discover Ancient History on a Tour of the Gault Site

By Joe Nick Patoski

October 10, 2025

A brow sign that reads "Waco Mammoth National Monument" in white letters next to a National Parks symbol stands on a green lawn.

Old Bones Yield New Discoveries at the Waco Mammoth National Monument

By Molly Tompkins

August 15, 2025

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