Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Natural Resources Coordinator Andy Sipocz, center, stands as Nick Boysen, left, and Kaitlyn ...

In the coming years, Texans will be able to access at least six new state parks, with two of them in Houston's back yard. A commemorative issue of the Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine provided an ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas was home to one of the largest outdoor recreation economies in 2023, according to findings from the Bureau of Economic Analysis released in late November. Collectively, outdoor ...

There are approximately 31.3 million Texans and 640,000 acres of state park land. That means everybody can enjoy their own 890 square feet — about the size of a small two-bedroom Houston apartment.

Editor's Note: Many state parks offer the option to reserve park entry in advance. This is highly recommended during peak seasons and holidays to avoid being turned away once the park hits capacity.