Texas State Parks: Lone Star Landscapes

Managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Resaca de la Palma State Park is one of three state parks […]

Not to be confused with its namesake in Arkansas, Village Creek State Park is a heavily forested, public recreational space

Known for its idyllic 64-acre spring-fed lake, and stately pine trees that rise up to 100 feet, Tyler State Park

Situated just an hour’s drive from Houston, the Stephen F. Austin State Park provides the perfect tranquil nature escape for

The area around northeast Harris County is renowned for its natural splendor and nowhere is this better illustrated than at

Texas is a state rich in history and cultural attractions and nowhere is this more evident than at Seminole Canyon

Set around one of the most scenic bodies of water in the whole of Texas, San Angelo State Park is

If you ever find yourself in northeast Texas be sure to visit the wonderful Purtis Creek State Park. Situated just

Located southwest of Houston, Texas, Brazos Bend State Park expands over 5,000 acres of land, of which 3.2 miles are

Situated in the northern reaches of the Davy Crockett National Forest, Mission Tejas State Park enjoys a stunning setting within

Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps back in the 1930s, Meridian State Park is one the most popular public recreational

Set on the eastern fringes of Texas, Martin Dies Jr. State Park enjoys a picturesque location by the confluence of

Many Texas state parks are centered around a body of water that provides wonderful opportunities to enjoy activities like boating,

As well as being the 36th President of the USA, Lyndon B. Johnson was also born and grew up in

Situated on land that was once home to Comanche Indians, Lockhart State Park is a major outdoor public recreational area

Boasting miles of comely lakeshore, dense forests of stately oak trees and a fabulous modern campground, Lake Tawakoni State Park

With its abundant wildlife, scenic creeks and stunning lakeside location, Lake Somerville State Park provides the perfect Texan nature escape.

Nestled right on the magnificent shoreline of the Texas Gulf Coast lies one of the state’s most impressive public recreational

Situated less than an hour from Waco, around the fringes of Leon River, Mother Neff State Park is one of

When the good people of Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington want a bit of down time in nature, many of

For almost 100 years Texans have enjoyed the many delights of Lake Corpus Christi State Park. Like the gift that

Boasting over 500 acres of lush parkland and some five scenic miles of shoreline that skirts a beautiful lake, Lake

Love water based recreational activities? Then head on over to Lake Casa Blanca International State Park. Located in Laredo, right

As state parks in Texas go, Lake Brownwood State Park is right up there with the best of them. Although

Nestled in the heart of northeastern Texas, close to the Louisiana border lies the picturesque Lake Bob Sandlin State Park.

With over 100 miles of shoreline and covering some 16,000 acres, Lake Arrowhead is one of the premium destinations in

Back in 1953, the American President Dwight Eisenhower and his Mexican counterpart Adolfo Ruiz Cortines, collaborated to create the massive

Less than an hour from El Paso, nestled within West Texas’s rolling, jagged rock basin lies the spectacular Hueco Tanks

Boasting over 300 years of history, Goliad State Park is one of the most interesting of all state parks in

When it comes to state parks in Texas, few can match Fort Richardson State Park for its sheer beauty and

Situated in the heart of central Texas, less than an hour from Waco, Fort Parker State Park is a fascinating

Nestled on the fringes of east Texas, Fort Boggy State Park comprises a stoic patchwork of fields, woods and water,

Nestled between grassy prairies to the west and stately pine forests to the east, Fairfield Lake State Park offers visitors

Regarded as a fantastic example of habitat restoration within the Rio Grande Valley, the Estero Llano Grande State Park is

Home to two picturesque bodies of water and over ten miles of trails, Copper Breaks State Park is the perfect

Those wanting to explore the beauty of Texas’s panhandle area, should head to Caprock Canyons State Park. Nestled along the

Nestled in the bosom of northwest Texas, about one hour’s drive from Dallas and Fort Worth, lies the spectacular Ray

While West Texas is generally not regarded as being a particularly verdant or lush area, Possum Kingdom State Park provides

Texas has some terrific state parks and the 5,212-acre Pedernales Falls State Park ranks up there as one of the

Rich in geological and historic significance, Palo Duro Canyon State Park is one of the most dramatic state parks in

Texas has more than 70 state parks, all of which have their own ecosystem and fascinating landscape to explore. Nestled

Situated high up in the mountains of Jeff Davis County, Davis Mountain State Park is a remote public recreational space

Beach canopies at Mustang Island State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page If your idea of a weekend getaway or annual

Once regarded as a mystical and sacred place by ancient Indians, Monahans Sandhills State Park is one of the most

Centered around the stunning lake which it is named after, Lake Whitney State Park is a scenic 755 acre park

When it comes to beachside getaways, Goose Island State Park in Texas is very hard to beat. Surrounded by both

If you are into visiting places with spectacular, uninterrupted views and plenty of peace and solitude, then pay a visit