parks

Not surprisingly, Texas can claim some big damn parks. Some of the biggest state parks in the nation are in Texas and we have one of the top 10 biggest urban parks in the world. That one, (#8), lies completely within the west Texas town of El Paso.

Everyone should know the meaning of these symbols painted on Texas trees

If you've ever longed to wander among the tops of trees safely, this is the perfect opportunity to get a literal, and maybe metaphorical, change of perspective.

Starting this Wednesday May 27, overnight reservations will reopen for Texas state parks just in time for your summer trips.

Now we can enjoy those delicious cinnamon-coated churros right in our own kitchens.

It's unusual for snakes to be out during the colder months, but they're still rearing their ugly heads. A 5-year old girl needed 16 doses of antivenom after being bitten by a rattlesnake at a Texas State Park, and it serves as a warning for all of us.

Since it's the holiday season, your money might be headed out of your wallet in several different directions right now. Well here's some free fun for the kids! Texas State Parks are letting kids 12 and under in free, and you can even take the dog.

When the campsite is free, we can spend more on food, beverages, and gear.  With Memorial Day Weekend coming up, now is the time to think about where you want to pitch that tent, so we've compiled a list of the best free campsites around East Texas.

If your brood is anything like mine, the first thing the kids do when they walk in the door after school is grab the iPad or the Kindle. Spring is here, kids!  East Texas has plenty of things to do outside, and we're leavin' the house.  Here are just a few ideas.

East Texas is full of opportunities to hike and paddle and make the most of spring, and there's a new website that just launched that will help plan the ultimate outdoorsy weekend.

Texans are so good at making the most of the outdoors.  In the spring. When it's not a hundred degrees at noon. State parks can be great places to ride bikes if you know where to go, and we've got a hidden gem right here in East Texas.

This would be a great week for a trip to Yellowstone National Park, because admission is free for another six days.  How often does that happen?!  Actually, it happens on nine different days this year. There are some great parks around Texas too, that will be letting you in free this week to celebrate National Park Week.