Parks

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

Dallas’ New Skatepark Isn’t Clowning Around

By Molly Tompkins

August 14, 2025

Dance Beneath the Stars at Garner State Park

By Sean Cronen

August 7, 2025

People overlook the pools of the International Waterlily Collection and observe some of the massive Victoria water lilies.

How San Angelo Became an International Water Lily Destination

By Isóbel Perez

July 29, 2025

A woman in a grey long-sleeved shirt faces away from the camera and overlooks a flat, sandy dune with a mountain in the background. The sun, which has either just set or risen, turns the mountain dusky yellow and purple.

The Guadalupe Salt Basin Teaches Lessons in Alchemy

By Emily Gogolak

June 16, 2025

Two bushes in the foreground of a river with trees behind

Hidden Gem: A Riverside Beach in the Hill Country

By Ian Dille

November 18, 2024

Spread Your Wings in Mineola

By Olivia Dilley

August 27, 2024

Explore the Rio Grande Valley’s Natural Wonders

By Asher Elbein

August 26, 2024

A white house with a wooden door and pink window frames

Texas Has a New National Park Site

By Kaiya Little

July 17, 2024

A group of people sit along the shore of a lake under tall green trees

Hit Refresh at Boykin Springs Lake

By Christopher Collins

July 12, 2024

Three young people stand on a dock in lake in front of green trees

10 Summer Adventures for the Whole Family

By Cynthia Drake

June 6, 2024

A photograph of a nature scene at dusk with blueish yellow sky and hundreds of small yellow fireflies

Fireflies Set Independence Creek Preserve Aglow

By TH Staff

March 28, 2024

A person flies a green kite over a mountain peak on a blue sky day

Exploring the Sky Islands of the Trans-Pecos

By W.K. Stratton

March 25, 2024

Meet Spike, the Toughest Tortoise in Texas

By Christopher Collins

March 19, 2024

A man wearing an old-timey hat stands in front of an ornate building holding a bottle reading "Crazy Water"

The Daytripper Gets Rejuvenated in Mineral Wells

By Chet Garner

March 13, 2024

Recovering Lost Memories at Brazos Bend State Park

By Meghan Beaudry

January 29, 2024

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