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?book a reservation [ [link removed] ]?or 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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Wildlife
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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 2023 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
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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*
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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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Wild History
CCC at Fort Parker State Park [ [link removed] ]

This year we are celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks [ [link removed] ]!?Many parks were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps [ [link removed] ] (CCC). CCC Company 3807 constructed the dam that formed Fort Parker Lake (pictured) and the buildings and roads in the park.?Today, we manage 29 CCC-built parks. We strive to tell their stories and preserve their historic architecture. The cabins, shelters, trails, bridges and refectories help contribute to these parks' distinctive character.?

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

Wild About Giving Back?
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is raising $2 million to fund much-needed projects [ [link removed] ] at all Texas State Parks during their centennial anniversary.

From a braille trail to interpret ?the auditory features of the wild outdoors at Caddo Lake State Park (pictured) to a new planetarium to watch wild night skies at Resaca de la Palma State Park, projects at all Texas State Parks will bolster park offerings while delighting visitors for generations to come.

A group of Centennial Champions are also going wild about this effort by matching all gifts dollar-for-dollar!

Give back [ [link removed] ] to the park closest to your heart. Donate [ [link removed] ] today!







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