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*Wildflowers Are Having a Banner Year*
bluebonnets and prairie fire flowers growing wild, video link [ [link removed] ]

Nature's display of spring wildflowers has started, and they are looking good. Inks Lake [ [link removed] ] is already reporting a superbloom [ [link removed] ]! Bring the family, a picnic and your camera and head out to any of these parks to enjoy their magic carpets of color:


* Cedar Hill [ [link removed] ]
* Bonham [ [link removed] ]
* Lake Somerville [ [link removed] ]

Get a glimpse in our short video Somerville Wildflowers – Postcard From Texas [ [link removed] ]. Find a wildflower walk or other event in our parks calendar [ [link removed] ]. Don't delay – this wild display won't last long. 




*Elevate Your Camping: Choosing Campsites*



Tent and canoe on elevated campsite at Caddo Lake SP, link [ [link removed] ]

Ever had site envy – when another group has the site with water access or a perfect view of the canyon sunset? Find out which specific state park campsites are the most coveted in the "Texas Parks and Wildlife" magazine story Prime State Park Campsites [ [link removed] ]. 



Caprock Canyon SP campsite near shelter, link [ [link removed] ]

Get more tips on how to select a site in the magazine story Setting Up the Perfect Campsite [ [link removed] ], and more info about camping at your parks [ [link removed] ]. We can't guarantee you'll never have site envy again, but you'll likely land a lot more spectacular state park campsites.





*Eclipse Update*

3 generations of women in eclipse glasses

A rare total eclipse of the sun will occur on April 8 around 1:30 pm, and 31 of your parks [ [link removed] ] are in the path of totality. Most of those have sold out of camping and day passes, but a partial eclipse will be visible in all the other state parks.

Don't plan to visit any Texas state park on April 8 unless you have purchased a reservation [ [link removed] ]. Get more information from our park tips for the eclipse [ [link removed] ].












April Is State Parks Month at WEPCO, link [ [link removed] ]

"Thanks to Whole Earth for making April Texas State Parks Month at their stores!"

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*So Many Birds, So Little Time*
boy and mom in bird blind, video link [ [link removed] ]

Hundreds of thousands of birds journey through Texas in spring, and state parks look like 4-star hotels to them. Plan an April visit to see and hear these short-term visitors – many parks have water features and food to attract them, bird blinds [ [link removed] ] and special events [ [link removed] ]. For a sample, watch our short video Birds of Guadalupe River State Park [ [link removed] ].

The biggest and best birding competition in the U.S. begins April 15, The Great Texas Birding Classic [ [link removed] ]. Hurry – you can still register through April 1. Some state parks are taking part, including S Llano River [ [link removed] ] and Martin Dies Jr. [ [link removed] ] 

Add another layer of fun to your birding by playing Texas Bird Bingo [ [link removed] ]. It's free, and one lucky player will win a birding trip with an Audubon master birder.

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Banff Film Fest, with link [ [link removed] ]
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Accessibility News

woman being transferred from wheelchair to kayak

Interested in adapted outdoor recreation? Don't miss our 2nd Annual Fun For All [ [link removed] ] event at Inks Lake [ [link removed] ] on April 27. Try adapted archery, use a kayak transfer chair, check out adaptive fishing equipment and more! Be sure to get your day passes [ [link removed] ] ahead of time.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable modification for an upcoming visit, fill out the new ADA Modification Request form [ [link removed] ] or contact the TWPD Accessibility office <[email protected]>. 

Looking for more accessible programs, tours and other events? You'll find wheelchair-friendly events [ [link removed] ] and online events [ [link removed] ] on our calendar.



"A message from our non-profit partner, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation:"

Thanks for Giving Back to the Parks You Love

Thank You 100 Times Over graphic, link [ [link removed] ]

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

To honor the centennial of Texas State Parks, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation [ [link removed] ] raised almost $2 million in private funds to enhance the visitor experience – thanks to park lovers like you. Funds are already flowing to our parks to start new projects.

Major support for the campaign came from our Centennial Champions, including the Fondren Foundation, The John M. O’Quinn Foundation, The Elkins Foundation, The J.W. Couch Foundation, and The James A. “Buddy” Davidson Charitable Foundation.

“There were so many wonderful moments to cherish from the centennial celebration of our parks,” said Texas State Parks Director Rodney Franklin. “The generous support of park lovers who funded these impactful projects will be felt by families for decades to come.”

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"Messages from Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine advertisers:"

Birding in Baytown with link [ [link removed] ]
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Museum of Pacific War with link [ [link removed] ]



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"State Parks Getaways is made possible in part ""by the generous support of Toyota."

Toyota [ [link removed] ]

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