Spring is here and things are getting "wild" in Texas State Parks!



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*Spring is here and things are getting "wild"
in Texas state parks!*

Spring is a wonderful time to visit your favorite parks. Wildflowers are in bloom, wildlife is out and about and wild adventures await!?

Spring Break is just around the corner, so parks may be filling up fast.?Make reservations [ [link removed] ] now if you haven't already.?

Be sure to check the park status [ [link removed] ] before you leave for the park. Please modify or cancel [ [link removed] ]?your reservation if your plans change, so someone else can enjoy the park!

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Wild Views - April Eclipse
State Park staff viewing a solar eclipse. [ [link removed] ]

State Parks Day Pass Reservations [ [link removed] ] for the April 8 eclipse are now open. For tips on making your reservation, read our press release [ [link removed] ].?

Texas has 31 state parks within the path of totality, and a partial eclipse will be visible in other state parks. Parks in the line of totality are expected to reach capacity, and "members of the public are asked not to visit unless they have a pre-purchased day pass or overnight reservation."

Additional information on this exciting event can be found on TPWD?s eclipse viewing website [ [link removed] ]?and the?eclipse viewing FAQ website [ [link removed] ].

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Wildlife
A nine banded armadillo walking on the grass. [ [link removed] ]

Wildlife viewing [ [link removed] ] is one of the most enjoyable things to do at state parks. With plenty of wildlife around in the spring, please keep a respectful distance and review these?tips for wildlife watching [ [link removed] ]. Many parks will be hosting wildlife watching events [ [link removed] ]?to help you spot various species.?

*Respect the Wildlife
*Quiet observation is key to viewing wildlife. Learn how to respect the wildlife [ [link removed] ] and other tips to leave no trace [ [link removed] ] during your park visit.

*Great Texas Birding Classic
*Register today [ [link removed] ] for the 2024 Birding Classic! This year's tournament runs daily from April 15-May 15. There are categories [ [link removed] ] for all ages and skill levels, including beginners, as well as a category specifically for state parks. The registration [ [link removed] ] deadline is April 1.

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Wildflowers
Texas wildflowers [ [link removed] ]

Wildflowers [ [link removed] ]?will be blooming across the state, so get outside and enjoy the beautiful Texas landscapes!

*Wildflower**?Walks
*Enjoy the flowers with a guided?nature walk [ [link removed] ]. Brush up on your blooms with this guide to?common Texas wildflowers [ [link removed] ], and see what you can find at a?park near you [ [link removed] ].

*Wildflower Information
*Learn more about plants and wildflowers [ [link removed] ] that you may see?in state parks this spring.

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*Wild Adventures*
A group of kids biking in a park. [ [link removed] ]

State parks offer many?activities [ [link removed] ] to fulfill your need for adventure.

*Things to Do*
There is no shortage of fun and exciting things to do at parks. Whether you're interested in swimming [ [link removed] ], hitting the trails for some biking [ [link removed] ], or getting out on the water to go?paddling [ [link removed] ]?or fishing [ [link removed] ], you can find it at a park. Many parks also offer excellent stargazing [ [link removed] ]?after dark.

*Where to Go*
Search state parks [ [link removed] ]?using the filters to find a park with your desired activities and check out our events calendar [ [link removed] ] for upcoming adventures.

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