BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A brand new Texas State Park is now open, and it’s giving visitors a chance to explore ...

STRAWN — On the first morning of the year, a line of cars was already wrapping around the entrance of Texas’ soon-to-be newest state park. Hundreds of visitors from Beaumont, Austin, Dallas and San ...

A sign for at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is seen near the entrance, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Strawn, Texas. Elías Valverde II / Staff Photographer With the new year, Texas will unveil its ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas’ newest state park is expected to open sometime in 2026, and the public is invited to get a sneak peek on New Year’s Day. While an official opening date for Palo Pinto Mountains ...

Texas state parks drew more than 9.2 million visitors in 2025. The Prairies & Lakes region led attendance, topping 3 million visits. One North Texas park was the most visited, nearing 1 million guests ...

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