Fall planning | Update on State Parks Pass | Where to find autumn color | Campfire tips and tricks | and MORE!
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*Where to Hike, Bike & Relax in Fall Color*
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Are you looking forward to being outdoors in a cool breeze? Aren't we all! Fall is a popular time for visiting parks not only for the weather, but to see the beautiful foliage and the many birds migrating south. So plan your camping and day trips early.
Mother Nature isn't always predictable, but fall typically colors the trees around mid-October, and it's the perfect time to go hiking at your parks [ [link removed] ]. Try a hike at one of these parks that typically get flashy in fall:
Lake Bob Sandlin [ [link removed] ] – E of DFW
Huntsville [ [link removed] ] – W of Houston
Guadalupe River [ [link removed] ] – Hill Country
Cleburne [ [link removed] ] – SW of DFW
Find a list of Texas trees with fall foliage, and the parks where you can find them, in the "Texas Parks & Wildlife" magazine story It's Fall, Y'all [ [link removed] ]. Plan your biking, hiking or walk with downloadable and interactive park trail maps [ [link removed] ]. Some of your parks also have accessible trails [ [link removed] ].
Most overnight camping or lodging can be reserved [ [link removed] ] up to 5 months in advance, or reserve your day passes up to 30 days in advance. We'll see you out there!
No Price Increase for Parks Pass This Year
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You can continue to purchase an all-access, annual Texas State Parks Pass [ [link removed] ] for $70 after Sept. 1. There will be no price increase in 2024 as was previously announced.
With the 1-year parks pass you receive:
* Unlimited free entry to state parks for you and a carload of your guests.
* Discounts on camping in state parks.
* Discounts on items in park stores and more.
Your pass currently gives you entry to 88 parks, and more Texas state parks are being created right now thanks to the Centennial Fund [ [link removed] ]. Buy your pass online [ [link removed] ], at any state park, or order by calling (512) 389-8900.
Breathtaking Park Vistas for Your Video Chats
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If you use video conferencing or like to video chat with your friends, show your love of the outdoors with our free scenic backgrounds [ [link removed] ].
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Choose from 26 impressive views of the Texas outdoors – including 21 awe-inspiring state park vistas. Add them all to your background library today!
*Campfire Tips and Tricks*
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Campfire weather is coming up, and we've got insider tips to help you have a fun campfire experience and stay safe.
* Check if the park you're planning to visit allows ground fires, and confirm your site has a fire ring.
* Fallen wood is important to wildlife, so most parks don't allow firewood gathering. But firewood may be for sale in the park or nearby.
* Drown your fire completely before leaving your site. If you use charcoal, don't dump hot coals on the ground without extinguishing them completely.
* If you'd like to do some grilling over your fire, try this recipe for Alambres [ [link removed] ] – Mexican-style skewers. Pro Tip: save time by chopping your ingredients at home.
Check out our additional tips [ [link removed] ], and don't miss the short video Campfire Tips [ [link removed] ].
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*Chill Out Video: the Magic of Mission Tejas *
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Mission Tejas [ [link removed] ] is located next to the Davy Crockett National Forest between Dallas and Houston, and it is both serene and historic. Relax with the the sights and sounds of this hidden gem in our video Mission Tejas – Postcard from Texas [ [link removed] ].
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