06/18/2026
Check out all the fun times we had at Guadalupe River State Park - Texas Parks & Wildlife!
Want to try camping? We can help! Check out our state-wide workshops at http://bit.ly/TOFcalndr Your support is greatly appreciated and will be put to good use!
The Texas Outdoor Family (TOF) is a Texas Parks and Wildlife program created to address a growing issue in today’s urban societies: a great number of families who are interested in spending time together in the outdoors lack the necessary skills to take an overnight camping trip and/or participate in outdoor recreation activities. Texas Outdoor Family introduces families to camping overnight in a
06/18/2026
Check out all the fun times we had at Guadalupe River State Park - Texas Parks & Wildlife!
06/15/2026
The lakefront nature invited us and we came out to go fishing, paint the colors of the sunset, and wake up to bird calls.
06/14/2026
“When you’re looking for a geocache and nature says, ‘Actually, find me instead.’” 🐍😂
Copperheads use their camouflage to blend into leaves and forest floors, which is why it’s always important to keep an eye on the trail while exploring.
Remember: Look, appreciate, photograph, and keep moving. Snakes are an important part of healthy ecosystems and help control rodent populations.
06/14/2026
We had a terrific time at Cedar Hill SP to wrap up our Spring camping season in DFW!
06/07/2026
🚨LAST CHANCE TO CAMP IN CENTRAL TX THIS SEASON🚨
Camp with us on the Guadalupe River as we explore the trails and the water. Gear provided, just bring you personal items! Sign up for the workshop now at texasstateparks.gov/tof
06/05/2026
🐍POV: You’re trying to break down camp and the park ranger forgot to mention there would be a final inspection.
This campsite inspector stopped by while we were packing up camp at Purtis Creek State Park.
Snakes play an important role in healthy ecosystems by helping control rodent populations, and most would rather avoid people altogether.
Our advice when you encounter a snake:
👀 Observe from a distance
📸 Take a photo
🚶 Give it space
After all, seeing wildlife in its natural habitat is one of the best parts of camping in Texas!
06/04/2026
Rock on, ladies of Black Women Who+ !
06/04/2026
Black Women Who was out last weekend, paddling, fishing, and bonding over the lakeside campfire.
05/31/2026
We had a “star-studded” adventure at Purtis Creek State Park!!! We kayaked, fished, and enjoyed some awesome views of the night sky at Purtis Creek’s very first Star Party!!