State Parks

The parks department is buying and developing thousands of acres of private land for public use.

The fund opens a new era of public land acquisition and park development for Texas, which ranks 35th nationally in state park acreage per capita.

The all-terrain chairs are available for free with a reservation.

Many parks will have ranger-guided and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips, and polar plunges.

“Texas State Parks: The First 100 Years” is a granular look at how the park system came to be.

People — including those with disabilities — flocked outside during the COVID-19 pandemic. The influx has highlighted efforts to ensure everyone has access to outdoor spaces.

‘Texas Wild’ contains 11 covers of songs performed by artists across the Lone Star State.