Temperatures have cooled in Austin, which means it's a perfect time to get outside for the annual Texas State Parks Day.

On Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, everyone can visit a state park for the day for free. There are 89 Texas State Parks. Here is what ...

With the weather cooling down, it's a good time to go outdoors in Texas, especially if it's at no cost. Texas State Parks is ...

Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with free admission statewide Nov. 2. Plan ahead—popular parks fill fast, and other fees may ...

Garner State Park is the most visited park in Texas with 464,733 visitors in 2024, according to TPWD. Located near Uvalde, ...

One state park saw only 897 visitors last year, according to visitation numbers from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ...

On Nov. 2, the state will forgo the $8 entry fee charged at the state's parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day.

Rotund rodents from across the state of Texas competed in Texas Parks and Wildlife's inaugural Fat Squirrel Week, with ...

Move over, bears. Texas squirrels are making headlines now after the state crowned the winner of its first-ever Fat Squirrel ...

Texas residents and visitors can enjoy free admission to a state park on Nov. 2 in celebration of Texas State Parks Day, ...

On November 2, Texas will offer free admission to all 89 state parks. In honor of Texas State Parks Day, Texans can enjoy day-use activities like hiking, park programs, biking, swimming, ...

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