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Spend Your Spring Break Outdoors

Ah, spring – birds sing, flowers bloom and people long to be outside. It's a time when many parks reach capacity, so stay a step ahead by making reservations early. Now's the time to get park day passes for Spring Break, since they can be purchased up to 30 days ahead of your visit.

If you don't lock down reservations at your favorite park in time for Spring Break, find a different park or check Nature Rocks for other outdoor options. Visit any of these 4 parks to enjoy spring's fleeting beauty: 

• Ft. Boggy – N of Houston, just right for a chill out or a grill out next to the lake, maybe do a little fishing – Ft. Boggy video
• Mustang Island – E of Corpus Christi, revel in sea breezes and wide-open beaches – Mustang Island video 
• Lake Bob Sandlin – E of DFW, enjoy spring-blooming trees and fish for trout – Lake Bob Sandlin video
• Colorado Bend – NW of Austin, admire its famous waterfalls and dip into its spring-fed swimming holes – Colorado Bend video

Before you go, check current COVID-19 park restrictions – and don't forget your mask. 

Join Park Rangers to Celebrate Black History

Join us as we explore the long history and ongoing contributions of African Americans to your state parks. Park rangers will stream 15 programs live in February to celebrate Black History Month. The series culminates with a fun, interactive Black History Trivia Challenge on Feb. 27 – don't miss it! Check the events calendar and the Buffalo Soldiers Program's Facebook for more information.

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