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Texas Plans New 2,000 Acre State Park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has purchased 2,020 acres of land in Burnet County, north-west of Austin, which it plans to use for a new state park. The land cost $35 million and was funded via money raised from sporting goods sales tax and a one-time funding appropriation, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Central Texas is about to get a new state park
A new state park in Central Texas is in the works. Why it matters: With so much of Texas property in private hands, the new park will be key to expanding public access to the state's natural spaces. Driving the news: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has purchased 2,
Brand new 2,000-acre park coming to Burnet County
A new state park is in the works for Burnet County. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department finalized the purchase of over 2,000 acres near Colorado Bend State Park.
Texas Parks & Wildlife just bought 2,000 Hill Country acres for a new park
The land is right across the Colorado River from Colorado Bend State Park. The new park may be open in about two years.
Texas acquires 2,020 acres for a new state park in Burnet County
BURNET COUNTY, Texas — We are one step closer to a new state park being developed in Central Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) bought more than 2,000 acres in Burnet County along ...
Texas spends $35M on 2,000 acres for new Hill Country state park
Texas Parks and Wildlife purchased about 2,000 acres near Colorado Bend State Park in Burnet County, which will become a new state park. The property, shown in yellow, is across the Colorado River from the existing park. State officials have finalized a $35 million deal for 2,020-acre tract that will be part a new Hill Country state park.
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Texas will soon be getting a brand-new state park in the Hill Country
Outdoors enthusiasts in Texas can look forward to a new park to explore in the coming years: The Texas Parks and Wildlife ...
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TPWD buys 2,020 acres for new state park, eyes more land
"This property near the current Colorado Bend State Park is the cornerstone for what will be a brand-new park." TPWD officials said the property's outstanding natural and historic features ...
Ice volcanoes? Here’s where to see these winter wonders erupt in upstate New York (photos, video)
Letchworth isn’t the only place to witness this rare winter phenomenon. Along the frozen shores of Lake Ontario, water pushes ...
New Jersey's Liberty State Park revitalization project gets closer
The impending facelift for New Jersey's Liberty State Park is getting closer, but not everyone is on board with the ...
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State & Union: Allegany State Park saw near record visits in 2024
Nearly 1.53 million people visited Allegany State Park in 2024, only a few thousand visitors short of the record set in 2021.
A Houston-area state park came in at No. 2 for most popular Texas First Day Hikes in 2025
For the third consecutive year, Texas state parks launched the new year by breaking historical participation numbers at First ...
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NY State Park Police to host open house to recruit new officers
NY State Park Police to host open house to recruit new officers. Learn about a career in law enforcement and apply at this weekend’s event at the Niagara Falls headquarters.