Fall is finally here - time for cooler weather, fall foliage and holiday celebrations!



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Autumn in Texas brings some of the best weather of the year and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Fall foliage, Halloween and other holidays are on the horizon. 

Visits to state parks are popular in the fall. Make your reservations [ [link removed] ] up to 5 months in advance for overnight stays and 30 days in advance for day passes.

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Fall Foliage

Image of fall foliage at Guadalupe River State Park. [ [link removed] ]

Guadalupe River State Park

There are many parks across Texas where you can get your fall foliage fix. Fall colors are subject to changes in weather and falling temperatures, so keep an eye out for dropping digits and plan to get outside. Peak time to see fall foliage in Texas begins in October and usually lasts until December. 

Guadalupe River [ [link removed] ], Meridian [ [link removed] ], Copper Breaks [ [link removed] ] and Ray Roberts Lake [ [link removed] ] all offer gorgeous walks through autumn leaves. East Texas hardwoods shine bright at some state parks. Get an eyeful of elms, oaks and hickories at Cooper Lake [ [link removed] ], Daingerfield [ [link removed] ]and Martin Creek Lake [ [link removed] ].

*Insider tip*: If your schedule is flexible and you want to avoid some of the crowds, aim for a mid-week visit. Find a park [ [link removed] ] for your fall adventure!

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Spooky Season is Here!
Halloween at your state parks. [ [link removed] ]
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Many parks offer fun festivities all month long for you and your friends and family to enjoy. We've planned Halloween-themed events [ [link removed] ] for everyone, including:


* *Halloween Funfest [ [link removed] ]* at Daingerfield [ [link removed] ] on Oct. 19 – Bring your friends, family and best costumes! We have some fun Halloween activities happening, including a costume contest and games. You better be careful though... you never know what may be lurking in the shadows!


* *Candy and Cauldrons Trick-or-Treating [ [link removed] ] *at Martin Creek Lake [ [link removed] ] on Oct. 19 – It’s ghosts and goblins, pirates and princesses enjoying a good, old-fashioned trick-or-treat. Join us at our camping loops dressed as your favorite character, and trick-or-treat with our campers who decorate their campsites.


* *Zombie Survival Game Night [ [link removed] ] *at Huntsville [ [link removed] ] on Oct. 25 – Join us for an interactive game learning about survival essentials in a post-apocalyptic world. We will be going on a short hike along the Loblolly Trail at night, flashlights and/or headlamps encouraged. There also will be other activities and tips and tricks for survival at camp.


* *Ghouls Night Out [ [link removed] ]* at Lake Whitney [ [link removed] ] on Oct. 26 – Trick or Treat Trail from 5-7 pm. COSTUME CONTEST from 4:30-5:30 pm. Judging for best adult, child and pet costume! Participating campsites will get a 20% discount and provide fun for the visiting ghouls and goblins looking for eeks and treats at these campsites.


* *Spooky Creatures of the Night Hike [ [link removed] ] *at Lockhart [ [link removed] ] on Oct. 26 – Ever wondered what (or who) goes bump in the night? Join us for a night hike to discover the critters that come out when the sun goes down! Come listen to owl calls, search for creepy crawlies, and embark on a hike to discover nocturnal animals and how they survive! All ages welcome.

Check out all the upcoming events [ [link removed] ] at a park near you!

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Texas Parklands Passports

Parklands Passports [ [link removed] ]

Just in time for Veterans Day, active-duty military, honorably discharged veterans and the immediate family members of a service member who died while serving now qualify for one of three Parklands Passports [ [link removed] ]. These passports are available at no cost and grant the cardholder free entry to all Texas State Parks.



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