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New Acquisition: Bear Creek
Bear Creek State Park, with view of Spring Creek [ [link removed] ]

View of Spring Creek at Bear Creek State Park

We're excited to introduce you to a new jewel in the crown of Texas State Parks, Bear Creek, a 1,720-acre park located less than a mile from popular Garner State Park [ [link removed] ].

"The acquisition of Bear Creek State Park will provide Texans access to the Frio River along with streams, canyons and hiking trails for visitors to explore," said Governor Greg Abbott.

Once this Hill Country gem opens, you'll also have access to Spring Creek and Bear Creek, along with scenic views of the surrounding area – including Old Baldy at Garner.

Find out more about your newest park in our press release 1,720-acre Bear Creek State Park Becomes Latest Acquisition by Texas State Parks [ [link removed] ].




*Hike the Unexpected and Extraordinary *



Seminole Canyon pictographs, video link [ [link removed] ]

Your parks are built for walking and hiking, and most have interactive and downloadable trail maps [ [link removed] ]. Some parks offer hikers extraordinary experiences and deserve a spot on your bucket list, like these:


* Seminole Canyon [ [link removed] ] 
* Big Bend Ranch [ [link removed] ] 
* Galveston Island [ [link removed] ]
* Government Canyon [ [link removed] ]



Hikers in Palo Duro Canyon, link [ [link removed] ]

Join us on any of our free guided hikes and walks [ [link removed] ] in parks, including September's Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hikes [ [link removed] ]. And you have to try a night hike! Get a taste with our short Night Hikes at State Parks [ [link removed] ] video.

If big canyon hikes are your thing, hike spectacular Palo Duro [ [link removed] ] – the second largest canyon in the U.S. Find out more in the "Texas Parks & Wildlife" magazine story Hiking Rim-to-Rim at Palo Duro Canyon [ [link removed] ].

 





*Campfire Weather!*

Campfire with marshmallow on a stick, video link [ [link removed] ]

For thousands of years campfires supplied warmth and entertainment to our ancestors, and they continue to enchant us – even a campfire video [ [link removed] ] is hypnotic! 

But nothing beats the real thing. You can build campfires in most parks, as long as the park doesn't have a burn ban and you follow the fire rules [ [link removed] ]. Take 40 seconds to watch Smokey Bear's Campfire Safety Steps [ [link removed] ] video – because only you can prevent wildfires. 

If you prefer to just enjoy the fire, join one of the many Campfire Gatherings [ [link removed] ] taking place at your parks – including cowboy campfires, where we keep the tradition of cowboy poetry [ [link removed] ] alive. 













The Events of July 4th

Floodwaters devasted Texas on July 4, impacting 25 counties and leading to significant loss of life and property. Texas State Parks staff took swift action when floodwaters were headed their way, relocating and evacuating 359 visitors from 22 state parks without any injuries or loss of life. The success of the team’s response was the result of planning, communication and execution of emergency protocols, while also adapting to ever-changing conditions. When you are at a Texas state park, your safety is our priority.

*Texas Wild – Deluxe Edition Now Available! *
Texas Wild Double Album, link

Texas Wild – Deluxe Edition [ [link removed] ] is here, and it’s even wilder than before. This expanded ode to Texas’ untamed spirit features a limited edition vinyl with two bonus cuts: “Pretty Woman” by Ruthie Foster and The Texas Gentlemen and “You’re Gonna Miss Me” by Zella Day. With four interchangeable covers by artist Mishka Westell and a 24-page companion booklet, this is vinyl worth collecting!

The digital album also includes two more bonus tracks: Max Frost covering Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable" and Jonathan Terrell’s take on George Strait’s “All My Exes Live in Texas.”

Proceeds benefit Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, so every listen helps keep Texas wild.  

*ORDER NOW [ [link removed] ]

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Chillout Video: Fall at Inks Lake
Pelicans and cormorants on Inks Lake in fall, video link [ [link removed] ]

White pelicans and cormorants at Inks Lake State Park

Fall doesn't last long in Texas, but we do get some leafy color and lots of birds [ [link removed] ]. Birds migrate through Texas to spend winter in Central and South America, and many stopover at parks to refuel. Others enjoy the parks so much, they stay all winter. Take a couple of minutes to relax in the serenity of birds on the water at Inks Lake [ [link removed] ] with our short video Morning on Inks Lake [ [link removed] ]. 

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"Messages from Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine advertisers:"

Wurstfest in New Braunfels, Nov. 7-16, with link [ [link removed] ]
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Conservation History book on Andrew Sansom, link [ [link removed] ]



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