Jan 30, 2025 · A new state park will be located directly across the Colorado River from Colorado Bend State Park, pictured here. Outdoors enthusiasts in Texas can look forward to a new park to explore in the coming years: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently purchased a 2,000-plus acre tract of land in the Hill Country with the goal of turning it ...

Apr 23, 2024 · MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials announced Monday, as the state sets targets for cutting planet-warming emissions on natural lands.

Construction has begun on Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, 75 miles west of the DFW Metroplex. Once developed, this rugged, beautiful park will offer hiking, camping, fishing, stargazing and other outdoor activities. Visit the park's website for construction updates! TPWD plans to develop the following sites as part of the state park system:

Dec 9, 2024 · The new state park covers 4.7 miles on Palo Pinto Creek in the Cross Timbers and Prairies ecological region, featuring several 1,400-foot peaks, Tucker Lake and two creeks surrounded by a plethora of flora and fauna. Guests are welcome to hike, mountain bike, camp and fish on the park grounds.

Apr 22, 2024 · As a state park, Dos Rios will offer Californians opportunities to improve their mental, physical, and social well-being. Thanks to a partnership between California State Parks and the California Conservation Corps, visitors will be able to hike some areas of the property and enjoy newly built picnic tables and ramadas for the June opening.

Jun 12, 2024 · Today, we celebrate the opening of Dos Rios – our first new State Park in a decade – which creates new outdoor recreation opportunities for Central Valley communities, provides habitat for threatened and endangered wildlife, and advances the state’s innovative efforts to combat the climate crisis using nature-based solutions.”

Nov 29, 2024 · Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, an incoming new state park in North Texas, has revealed its estimated opening timeline. The 5,000-acre ranch land has been in...

Apr 23, 2024 · On June 12, California will open its first new state park in nearly a decade, setting aside 1,600 acres near the confluence of the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers in the San Joaquin Valley.

Apr 22, 2024 · MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials announced Monday, as the state sets targets for cutting...

Nov 29, 2024 · Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be the first new state park in North Texas in about 25 years. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department enlisted the help of...