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Texas Just Opened Its First New State Park in 25 Years—and It's Less Than 2 Hours From Dallas

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the first new state park in Texas in 25-plus years, opened in March 2026, offering excellent hiking, camping, swimming, and fishing.

We Asked an Overlanding Expert About Essential Car Camping Gear—These Are His Top 6 Must-Haves

From car tools to survival gear, here's what to pack for your next camping adventure.
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This is Texas's largest state park—and it has Rio Grande views, few crowds, and 300,000+ acres of gorgeous desert

This is one of the prettiest corners of the Lone Star State.
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This Gorgeous Texas State Park Is The Outdoor Escape You’ve Been Dreaming Of

Well, plot twist: Texas has been hiding one of the most jaw-dropping landscapes in North America right in its own backyard, and Big Bend Ranch State Park near Terlingua is proof that sometimes the ...