Not all national parks charge for entry. These 12 are free.

From Great Smoky Mountains to North Cascades, here are 12 national parks you can drive to and visit without paying an entry ...

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is finally set to open to visitors on March 1

Work continues at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, including construction of a fishing pier as pictured on May 21 in Strawn.
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In the World’s Best Place to See Wild Jaguars, Residents Are Using the Big Cat’s Appeal to Reach Conservation Goals

Brazil’s Pantanal region has the highest jaguar density on Earth, drawing camera-toting visitors to its riverbanks. Despite ...

North Texas’ Newest State Park Opens March 1: 4,871 Acres Of Trails, Lake & Camping

TPWD officials will open the gates of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park on March 1 ahead of a formal grand opening later this spring.

This 45-acre Charlotte preserve isn’t identified on maps. Why is it off limits?

Whitehall Nature Preserve is a 45-acre upland depressional swamp hidden behind fences in southwest Charlotte. Rock beneath the soil catches rainwater in the fall and winter, causing pools to form for ...