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If you've often wondered "is hunting allowed inside of our Texas State parks?" You will be surprised what kind of hunting is permitted with in our state parks

Our Texas State Parks are turning 100 years old this November 5th. Celebrate with free admission.

I'd like to believe that the "Don't Mess With Texas" campaign might have something to do with it.

With cooler temperatures on the way, it's time to start thinking about how to enjoy the great outdoors in the great state of Texas. Here are just a handful of ideas to get you started.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says heat-related incidents are on the rise. To avoid such an incident, park officials are sharing these safety tips.

If you're looking for some things to do in the Abilene area this Memorial Day weekend, check out these 10 great things.

Is hunting permitted at Abilene's State Park and what kind of hunting is allowed? Before you reach for your rifle or shotgun you've got a couple of hurdles you must overcome.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking the public fishing places around Abilene and West Texas with rainbow trout for winter fishing. Here's where you can go.

Mother's Day is coming up this weekend and you may still be wondering what to get her. Here is an idea that will allow you to make some great memories with mom instead of buying her a gift that will fade with time.

Friends of the Abilene State Park are hosting a “Life’s Better Outside” 5K run at the Abilene State Park. The run is scheduled for Saturday April 5th with registration beginning at 8:00am and the race starts 9:00am. This promises to be a beautiful and very scenic route. Here's what you'll need to know to register for this fun 5K.

The Abilene State Park is bringing back Frontier Day to the park this Saturday, November 3rd. There will be lots of fun activities for the entire family but more than that a good history lesson. Not only is it Frontier Day but also the 20th anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers program.

Take a little trip back in time, back to when transportation involved a horse or mule, cooking a meal involved stoking the fire and the buffalo roamed the plains of West Texas. The Friends of the Abilene State Park Association is holding a Frontier Day at the State Park in Buffalo Gap on Saturday November 3rd. Dawn Capps, Park Ranger says "there will be activities and events that will appeal