Spring Awakening: Adventure and Learning Bloom at Cooper Lake State Park in March
February 25, 2024 – Cooper, TX— As spring blooms across Northeast Texas, Cooper Lake State Park is excited to announce a vibrant array of outdoor programs at both the Doctors Creek and South Sulphur Units. These programs are designed to celebrate spring’s arrival and the much-anticipated Spring Break for schools. These offerings provide a perfect opportunity for families, nature enthusiasts, and adventurers to explore the...
For the Love of Nature and Everything Outdoors, Experience Cooper Lake State Park in February
February 1, 2024 – Cooper, Texas – Step away from the daily grind and embrace the love of nature at Cooper Lake State Park this February. Located in the heart of Northeast Texas, this natural gem offers a serene retreat for those yearning to recharge in the great outdoors. Whether you’re seeking to break free from the screen’s glare, work stressors and the strain of city life, or just eager for an adventure,...
Fire Event Encourages Young Women to Explore a Career in Wildland Firefighting
October 2, 2023 – PALO PINTO, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service hosted the third annual Sisters in Fire event Sept. 30 at Worth Ranch, a Longhorn Council BSA property. Thirty-five young women between the ages of 13 and 18 from 22 Texas counties and one Oklahoma county attended the event. “The Sisters in Fire program was created to introduce young women to wildland firefighting and natural resource careers,” said Emily...
Cooper Lake Celebrates 100 Years of Texas State Parks
September 24, 2023 – Celebrate 100-Years of Texas State Parks at Cooper Lake State Park – South Sulphur on October 7th! Sulphur Springs, TX— 100-Years of Texas State Parks is something to celebrate! Texans slowly began recognizing the value of resource conservation in the 1920’s; and at the same time, suddenly people had cars, paved roads to drive on, and destinations to explore. In 1923, Pat Neff, the governor of Texas,...
RACA Program Expands Public Fishing, Paddling Access With New Sites
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is increasing public fishing and paddling opportunities in the state thanks to the addition of two leased river access sites through the River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) program. The new sites are located on the Brazos and San Marcos rivers, giving the public more options and flexibility to access these incredible waterways. The new site on the Brazos River is in...
Texas Game Wardens Conclude Busy July 4th Weekend of Statewide Enforcement
AUSTIN – While thousands of Texans and out-of-state visitors traveled to Texas lakes, rivers and coastal bays to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water. “Texas Game Wardens partnered with thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country for Operation Dry Water to focus on impacts of alcohol on boaters during high-traffic weekends like the...
Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens for 2023–24 Season Applications
New hunting opportunities and scenery are available to hunters this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The program, which issues permits for drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout Texas, is now accepting applications for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in more than 60 high quality hunt categories. Among the offerings available through the Texas Public Hunt...
Texas Game Wardens Urge Water, Boating Safety During July 4 Holiday Weekend
Texas Game Wardens Urge Water, Boating Safety During July 4 Holiday Weekend AUSTIN—Across the state, folks are making plans for barbeques and relaxing days on lakes, rivers and the Texas coast to celebrate the Fourth of July. Before taking a dip, Texas Game Wardens urge everyone spending time in the water to remember to follow basic safety precautions while on the water. Simple steps to take before heading out on the water include...
Boaters Urged To ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ To Stop Aquatic Invasive Species
Every year, Texans enjoy the Fourth of July by soaking in the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season. “While we want everyone to have a great time, we also want them to avoid giving invasive species free rides to new lakes,” said Brian Van Zee, TPWD Inland...
Texas Parks And Wildlife Commissioners Authorize Preserving State Park
June 12, 2023- At a special meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorized Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to file a petition for condemnation and pursue acquisition at fair market value of approximately 5,000 acres in Freestone County to preserve Fairfield Lake State Park and Fairfield Lake for public use. Commissioners also instructed TPWD Executive Director David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. to prepare a commission policy...
