Just down the road from Garner State Park, TPWD is working to open Bear Creek State Park, a 1,620-acre property with access ...

From cave tours to camping permits, travelers can once again plan visits to America’s most iconic outdoor destinations.

Winter is a surprisingly great time to explore some of America's best national parks, because the crowds are up to 90 percent lighter this time of year.

The action-packed adventure winners of Good Housekeeping's 2026 Travel Awards include mountain getaways, wildlife excursions, ...

The Wolf River is a beautiful southeast Mississippi river that feeds into Bay St. Louis. Although I have canoed and camped on ...

The park’s Penitentiary Hollow area is a rock climber’s dream, with sandstone walls perfect for beginners and experienced climbers alike. These natural rock formations create a maze-like environment ...

The Texas electorate approved all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. Those ...

The park contains the ruins of one of Texas’ oldest homesteads, built in the 1850s by Thomas McKinney. The stone walls have stood the test of time, offering a glimpse into early Texas pioneer life. It ...

According to the National Park Service, visitors report more than 150 mountain lion sightings at Big Bend National Park each year. Mountain lions—also known as cougars—are elusive and typically found ...

Texas is embarking on a major expansion of its state park system, fueled by a $1 billion Centennial Parks Conservation Fund approved by voters in 2023, which has already led to the acquisition of ...

Many of America's national parks are home to animals you don't want to cross paths with while visiting them. That includes Big Bend National Park in ...