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Keep Your Kids Entertained With These Texas Holiday Activities
From making tamales to sliding down an ice slide, these activities provide hours of entertainment for all ages
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Cynthia J. Drake
November 22, 2023
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November 10, 2023
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The Floating Campsite at Sea Rim State Park Is a One-of-a-Kind Experience
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April 13, 2023
Head to South Texas for Hawk Watching at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
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March 10, 2023
The Sky’s the Limit at South Llano River State Park
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A New Book Explores the Beauty and Diversity of Texas State Parks Through Art
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December 31, 2022
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November 22, 2022
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Prepares to Celebrate the Centennial of Texas State Parks in 2023
By
Matt Joyce
October 12, 2022
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By
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano
August 8, 2022
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By
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October 21, 2020
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By
Pam LeBlanc
August 6, 2020
Nature Beckons, But Officials Urge Restraint When it Comes to Visiting Texas Parks
By
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March 26, 2020
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