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In Texas, the fall is a great time to plan a camping trip. With the first cold front, pack those marshmallows and your ...

As July comes to an end and Central Texas continues to recover from tragic flooding, one of the region's most popular swim spots is bouncing back, but not without challenges. Inks Lake State Park, ...

About the size of a small dog, armadillos live throughout Texas. If you're outside at public parks in the Lone Star State, you've probably seen the mammals before. However, Texas State Park officials ...

“Texas” and “fall colors,” in the same sentence? Yeah, we know, it sounds hard to believe. While we typically don’t get the splashy reds, oranges and yellows New England boasts each year, you may be ...

The Texas Hill Country is where the Lone Star State really comes into its own. Think rolling hills, wildflower meadows, gentle rivers and rural small town charm. Whether you’re looking for ...