A Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Steve Killian from Cooper Lake from March 12th
Mar15

A Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Steve Killian from Cooper Lake from March 12th

March 15, 2024 – In another interview with Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian on A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark and Steve discuss such topics as the upcoming eclipse, the need for volunteers, the changing of the seasons, and more. Be sure to check out the segment filmed at the KSST studios on March 12, 2024, below! Cooper Lake State Park Sunset...

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Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Steve Killian Conducted March 12th
Mar13

Second Cup of Coffee With Guest Steve Killian Conducted March 12th

Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Steve Killian sat down with John Mark Dempsey on KSST’s A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey. They chatted about such topics as the upcoming eclipse, Luck of the Irish Archery Shoot event for St. Patrick’s Day, The Levy Walk, and more. Be sure to check it out below! Cooper Lake State Park Eclipse day...

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Steve Killian Reports Cooper Lake State Park is Summer-Ready!
Jun17

Steve Killian Reports Cooper Lake State Park is Summer-Ready!

Steve Killian is Complex Supervisor for Cooper Lake’s dual State Parks. He’s renewing his invitation to everyone in the community to take advantage of the affordable fun, recreation and education offered by the Doctor’s Creek Unit, situated on the north side of the lake and the South Sulphur Unit, located on the south side of Cooper Lake. Whether it’s fishing, boating or swimming at the sandy beach,...

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Cooper Lake State Park Announces Activites For January 2024
Jan03

Cooper Lake State Park Announces Activites For January 2024

January 3, 2024 – Press Release from Steve Killian, Cooper Lake State Park Superintedent Experience the Best of Winter at Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, Texas – Wintertime at Cooper Lake State Park brings very special opportunities for outdoor exploration. No mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, and some of our other not so favorite animals are dormant so get out here and trop through the woods. January is the best month of the...

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Come Experience the Best of Fall at Cooper Lake State Park
Nov05

Come Experience the Best of Fall at Cooper Lake State Park

November 4, 2023 – Warm Campfires and Cool Colors – Come Experience the Best of Fall at Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, TX— As the autumn leaves turn to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, Cooper Lake State Park is welcoming visitors to experience the best of fall. The crisp, cool nights coupled with warm, sunny days have set the stage for what many consider the best time to camp in Texas. These ideal conditions foster the...

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Give Back to a Park you LOVE – Centennial Fund-Raising Campaign
Aug06

Give Back to a Park you LOVE – Centennial Fund-Raising Campaign

Cooper, TX— Celebrating Texas State Parks’ century-long commitment to natural conservation and outdoor recreation, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation proudly announces its Centennial Fundraising Campaign. For 100 years, Texas State Parks have served as a refuge for both wildlife and those who cherish the state’s natural beauty. Today, we invite you to give back to the park closest to your home or heart.  Focusing on...

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Texas State Parks Will Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary In 2023 With Special Events
Dec29

Texas State Parks Will Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary In 2023 With Special Events

Start 2023 At Cooper Lake State Park With A Guided First Day Hike Hiking in the park Cooper, Texas — Cooper Lake State Park, along with our other 88 Texas State Parks, will be celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks throughout 2023. From Franklin Mountains State Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park to Daingerfield State Park and Atlanta State Park, 2023 will be a very special, once in a lifetime 100-year experience. All of our parks...

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Start Making Your Own Outdoor Memories At Cooper Lake State Park
Dec02

Start Making Your Own Outdoor Memories At Cooper Lake State Park

By Steve Killian, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas State Parks, Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Christmas in the Park at Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, Texas — December at Texas State Parks is special! Imagine a cold night huddled around a roaring campfire roasting marshmallows and listening to tales of Christmas past as lonesome wails of coyotes sing in the distance. You look up just in time to see a shooting...

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Cool Nights, Fall Leaves, Campfires And Thankfulness At Cooper Lake State Park
Nov04

Cool Nights, Fall Leaves, Campfires And Thankfulness At Cooper Lake State Park

Camp fire Submitted by Steve Killian, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas State Parks, Complex Superintendent for Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, Texas — The best month of fall any Texan would say is November. From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley, to far East Texas and out west to Big Bend country, fall has arrived in force. Leaves are changing throughout Texas and are best viewed on a Texas State Park trail. Cooper Lake...

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October Is A Great Time To Enjoy The Fall Colors, Cooler Temperatures At Cooper Lake State Park
Oct03

October Is A Great Time To Enjoy The Fall Colors, Cooler Temperatures At Cooper Lake State Park

Submitted by Steve Killian, Complex Superintendent for Cooper Lake State Park, [email protected] Cooper, Texas — For most Texans, when you say October, happy thoughts of cold fronts, fall colors, and outdoor activities come to mind generating a smile! What better place to shake off the oppressive summer than a Texas state park?  Cooper Lake State Park is twice as nice with two parks (South Sulphur and Doctors Creek)...

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