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California Plans To Add 30,000 Acres To State Parks By 2030

California Adding Three New State Parks in Central Valley Under State Parks Forward Initiative

California gets three new state parks

California gets three new state parks Christine McLaren Thu, 04/30/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Three new parks have been added...

New state park west of San Antonio will preserve nearly 54,000 acres of Hill Country land

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has acquired nearly 54,000 acres in Edwards and Kinney counties for what will become Silver Lake State Park. The land sits just about 150 miles...

Texas’s First State Park in 25 Years Has Some Superb Birding

At Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the dusty pink-and-orange glow of the Texas sunrise kisses the skyline. The mountains, which are really a series of rolling hills, are lined by...

Plan Your Next Kentucky State Park Adventure

Spring is all about getting outside and exploring again. Kentucky offers 44 state parks—including 17 resort parks—that are perfect for families to unplug, explore nature and spend...

Texas Finalizes the Deal on Its Second-Largest State Park

The newly acquired Silver Lake Ranch will become Silver Lake State Park, thanks to a donation from the Moody Foundation and the Centennial Fund.

Shoal River Headwaters State Park

Opened to the public in January 2026, Florida’s 176th state park offers miles of wide multiuse trails alongside Gum Creek, a tributary to the Shoal River.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs more safety inspections, audit finds

State parks haven't consistently completed or recorded safety inspections and don't adequately track property like vehicles, putting the agency at risk of expensive lawsuits or fin...

Indiana State Parks offering free admission Sunday

Indiana offers 24 different state parks that can be found all throughout the state.

Plan for 3 Additional State Park Expansions in California Announced Today

California hadn’t added new state parks for years, but three were announced this Earth Day. The post Plan for 3 Additional State Park Expansions in California Announced Today appea...

The Newest Texas State Park Is Here. We Took a Sneak Peek.

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, which celebrates its grand opening April 10, boasts miles of hiking trails among unique hills and junipers.

Hill Country ranch with caves, cliffs and lake will become Texas’ second-largest state park

The 54,000-acre Silver Lake Ranch, straddling Kinney and Edwards counties, has a 30-acre spring-fed lake. An opening date hasn’t been determined.

Choose How you Stay in a Virginia State Park 

Discover your perfect outdoor escape with Virginia State Parks. Whether you’re seeking cozy cabins, RV convenience, or a rugged backcountry experience, these diverse camping option...

California marks biggest state park expansion in decades with 3 new parks

California's largest state park expansion in decades would bring the total to 283 parks, far more than any other state.

Anclote Gulf Park

A place for spectacular sunsets, Anclote Gulf Park offers several observation points along its waterfront overlooking Anclote Key and the Gulf of Mexico.

A century of conservation – and counting! 

From the scenic Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean’s pristine shoreline, Virginia is well-loved for its diverse outdoor recreation. With 44 state parks, you don’t have to travel ...

Ney Landrum State Park

Wildflowers bloom throughout the year alongside a series of interconnected trails crisscrossing forested woodlands near the headwaters of the St. Marks River.

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

Home to one of Florida's deepest springs, at 320 feet deep, Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park protects crucial coastal estuaries along the Gulf Coast.

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens as Texas’ first new state park in decades

Texas officials celebrated the opening of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the first new state park in North Texas in over 25 years, offering trails, camping and outdoor recreation...

Voting open for My TN State Parks Fundraiser

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy are encouraging park lovers to vote for their favorite state park and participate in th...

Major Colorado State Park Grows By Nearly 500 Acres

Shamrock Park

The southern terminus for a greenway spanning from Sarasota to Venice, Shamock Park is a draw for birders with its resident Florida scrub-jays.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Implements Out-of-State Vehicle License Plate Fees