Texas State Parks

Check out new trails and places as I visit every Texas State Park. My husband and I are trail runners (or hikers when we don’t feel particularly athletic) who enjoy the outdoors. Beginning in 2024, I will document our journey to see the weird and wild wonders protected by our state.

  • Estero Llano Grande State Park

    Estero Llano Grande State Park

    A surprisingly lush state park in the Texas Rio Grande Valley. It’s part of the World Birding Headquarters. Visit to see the various bird species and an alligator.

  • Bastrop State Park

    Bastrop State Park

    To kick off my challenge to visit every state park in Texas, my partner and I visit an old favorite, Bastrop State Park. The park features pockets of sandy soil and loose rocks, loblolly pine trees, and hilly terrain.