Wildlife photographed on land across the river from Colorado Bend State Park that was recently purchased by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Chase Fountain ...

The Chinati Mountains State Natural Area encompasses 39,000 acres of pristine Chihuahuan Desert landscape. Marfa Public Radio ...

This story is part of the KXAN Data Hub, where numbers help tell the whole story. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Looking for an outdoor adventure this fall? Depending on the weather, one of Texas’ many state parks ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has acquired a 1,100-acre property in Lampasas and Burnet counties that will be combined with an existing 2,020-acre tract to create a new 3,000-acre state park ...

Editor’s Note: The photo featured in this story shows the existing Colorado Bend State Park, which is located across the river from the planned state park. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Parks and Wildlife ...

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.

Big Bend National Park in Texas could soon expand by thousands of acres. Pictured is the mouth of Santa Elena Canyon in the park. Dan Leeth / Special Contributor Big Bend National Park in Texas could ...

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 11, Friends of Big Bend Ranch State Park warned nature enthusiasts about using e-bikes on trails after a woman was left stranded for hours. The nonprofit ...