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Amid extreme temperatures, Texas state parks can be a respite

February 18, 2025The Texas Tribune

More than 1 million people visited Texas’ 89 state parks in June. In locations without bodies of water, park officials warn attendees not to overdo it as three-digit temperatures persist.

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Celebrate 100 years of Texas parks at Palo Duro Canyon on Sept. 16

February 18, 2025Sana Ameer

Entry to Palo Duro Canyon State Park is free this Saturday, Sept. 16 in honor of the…

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What Trails At Palo Duro Canyon Are Opening Ahead Of July 4th

February 18, 2025Mix 94.1

Earlier today, Palo Duro Canyon State Park announced that they are going to be partially reopening trails.

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Officials see rise in rescues from Palo Duro Canyon due to heat

February 18, 2025Madison Fisher

Due to heat related illnesses, Palo Duro Canyon State Park and the Canyon Fire Department had to rescue at least one person each day this week at the Lighthouse Trail.

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2 Texas parks hike to top 10 on new list of best in the U.S.

February 18, 2025Amber Heckler

There’s still plenty of time to pack in one last road trip this summer and fall, and a new study by vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo has determined two Texas state parks should be at the top of the destination list: Garner State Park and Palo Duro Canyon State Park, about 100 miles and 500 miles Read More

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Rare critter caught on camera, apparent ‘murder-suicide’ in Stone Oak top news

February 18, 2025Nora López

Above-average temperatures for San Antonio and KSAT-TV meteorologist Sarah Spivey’s…

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Mark Your Calendars, Texas! Here’s When Daylight Savings Returns in 2024

February 18, 2025Talk 103.9 & 1340

Time and tide wait for no man. Make sure you save the date!

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Start the year outdoors with a hike at a Texas State Park

February 18, 2025Dailyn Wells

Texas State Parks invites Texans to an outside activity to start the year with a First Day Hike at a state park on Jan. 1.

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Palo Duro Canyon Seeks Seasonal Staff For Various Roles!

February 18, 2025Charlie

Love the outdoors? Palo Duro Canyon is seeking Seasonal Custodians and Maintenance Specialists! Part-time and full-time positions up for grabs.

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Tips for avoiding medical emergencies while hiking in the heat

February 18, 2025Drew Powell

The death of a 56-year old man who suffered a medical emergency while hiking at Palo Duro Canyon State Park last week is being investigated. Multiple agencies r

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