Lake Powell was named for John Wesley Powell, a Civil War veteran and explorer. He led multiple expeditions in the 1860s and '70s with the purpose of charting the Colorado River, which runs ...

The completion of this two-phase purchase joins other notable additions, including 3,703 acres at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and the 500-acre Lake Colorado City State Park.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has finalized a new land purchase of property across the river from Colorado Bend Statet Park. (Courtesy Photo) AUSTIN Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD ...

There’s a little piece of heaven in south Mason Valley, and a river runs through it – the East Walker River. The Walker River State Recreation Area is still under development, but Nevada’s ...

Based in Odessa, Texas, the Odessa American was founded in 1940. Odessa American 700 N. Grant Ave., Suite 800 Odessa, TX 79761-4590 (432) 337-4661 ...

The new park will give visitors access to the Texas Colorado River. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced the acquisition of 1,100 acres, advancing plans for a new state park that will be ...

If you’re looking for a “wild” experience, TPWD says to check out Brazos Bend State Park, calling it a “nature lover’s paradise.” The park welcomed 205,231 visitors in 2024, a 19.3% ...

Two other tracts—1,721 acres in Uvalde County and 2,020 acres across the river from Colorado Bend State Park, near San Saba—would likely be used to create new stand-alone parks, says Texas ...

Born in the snow-capped Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the Colorado River traces a spectacular course through five U.S. states, carving its way through 1,450 miles of rugged Western landscape ...

Negotiations have stalled among seven states trying to reach a deal on how to use a dwindling supply of water from the Colorado River. Arizona State University's Kathryn Sorenson tells us what's ...

Rochester: Near Rochester, the river is 21 feet deep. Letchworth State Park: In the 17-mile stretch through Letchworth State Park, the river flows through a gorge that can reach depths of up to ...

The new park will give visitors access to the Texas Colorado River. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced the acquisition of 1,100 acres, advancing plans for a new state park that will be ...