AUSTIN, Texas — A prominent Hill Country ranch is set to become Texas’ second-largest state park as the state works to bolster its parklands and outdoor recreation spaces. The Texas Parks and Wildlife ...

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Texas is poised to make the second-largest acquisition of parkland in its history this week under an ambitious program that seeks pull the state up from the bottom tier when it comes to state-owned ...

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Just 30 miles southeast of Austin lies a woodland sanctuary that feels like it was plucked from a fairytale and dropped into the heart of Texas. Bastrop State Park isn’t just another outdoor ...

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Last week, Texas announced a new state park set to come to the state. Texans will have a new spot in the Hill Country to explore thanks to the latest Texas State Park land acquisition in Uvalde County ...

The state's latest parkland purchase could ease crowding at Garner State Park, one of the most visited sites in Texas. Officials with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department acquired Bear Creek Park, ...

UVALDE COUNTY, Texas — Texans soon will have a new place to explore in the scenic Hill Country with the addition of 1,720-acre Bear Creek State Park, the latest parkland acquisition for the Texas ...

The Hill Country will be home to Texas' newest state park, a 1,700-acre property in Uvalde County near Garner State Park. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said Monday that it paid $33.5 million ...

One of the oldest parks in Central Texas is celebrating a major milestone this week. Monday, August 25, marks the 150th anniversary of Austin's first public park. In addition to the city presenting a ...