hiking

Enjoy Miles of Fun in 2021 on a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

Start the new year in nature with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This New Year’s Day, walk, bike or paddle your way into 2021 on a First Day Hike at 89 Texas State Parks. First Day Hikes at Texas’ state parks and natural areas aim to help visitors commit to their New Year’s resolutions to get healthy. Last year, 5,242 visitors ushered in 2020 by hiking, biking and riding a total of […]

Deadline to Submit TPWD Community Outdoor Outreach Program Grant is Nov. 6

Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Provides Opportunities for Texans to Connect with Nature The deadline to submit a CO-OP grant application for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Community Outdoor Outreach Program is quickly approaching. The CO-OP grant program provides funding to engage under-represented populations in TPWD mission-oriented programs. All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Nov. 6. Applications are available online and grant awards will be announced on March 1, 2021. CO-OP […]