Beautiful canyon lands along the Colorado River. Fishing, caving, hiking, biking and the 70-foot Gorman Falls. #TexasStateParks
Bend, TX
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ColoradoBendSP retweeted
Happy New Year! This year we celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks🎂
Help us get the party started by sharing your favorite state park memory 👇🏽
Join the celebration at TexasStateParks.org/100years
#TexasStateParks #TexasParks100
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
Two new features on the @TPWDParks online reservation system make it easier than ever to plan spontaneous camping trips: bit.ly/CampingThisWeekend
#TxStateParks
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ColoradoBendSP retweeted
Biologists examine winter weather impact on #Texas wildlife: bit.ly/WinterWeatherWildlife
While many native species will survive, long-term impacts on a variety of wildlife and their habitats may not be known for weeks
#txwx #TexasWildlife
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ColoradoBendSP retweeted
Road conditions continue to be hazardous across Texas.❄️
Please limit travel & visit @TxDOT’s drivetexas.org for the latest roadway conditions.
🚦Keep an eye out for traffic signals that are not operational due to power outages. Treat as 4-way stop 🛑.
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
Texas Game Wardens assigned to Cameron county rescued 141 sea turtles from the frigid waters of the Brownsville Ship Channel and surrounding bays. The sea turtles were transported via the PV Murchison, operated by Sgt. Game Warden Duke and B/M Bowers-Vest.
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
Pets are highly vulnerable during this cold weather period! See some great tips from @TAHC on keeping your pets safe during this #WinterWeather
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
As the sun rises and we get a brief break in the clouds, you can see almost the entire state of Texas frozen in snow. Incredible!
#dfwwx #txwx #winterstorm2021 #texaswinterstorm #snow @TxStormChasers @NBCDFWWeather @wfaaweather
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
2/12/21–Enchanted Rock will be closed to the public for the day. Ice accumulations have made conditions in the park hazardous for visitors. All camping and day-use reservations will be cancelled and refunded. #EnchantedRock #TxStateParks
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
The blue catfish is the largest freshwater sportfish in Texas. In mature populations, 50-pounders are not unusual. Typically, the largest fish are caught by trotliners, with some landing specimens in excess of 115 pounds. The Texas rod-and-reel record is 121.5 lbs. #TexasFishing
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
This week #BlackBirdersWeek and #BlackInNature celebrate the joyful sharing of nature, while recognizing that many people of color have been made to feel unwelcome in the outdoors. At Texas Parks and Wildlife, we are committed to making outdoor spaces welcome to all, (cont'd)
ALT Photo of a colorful blue, red and green bird called a Painted Bunting. Text read: In diversity there is beauty and there is strength - May Angelou
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
As part of broader effort to reopen #Texas, Texas State Parks will resume limited overnight camping beginning May 18. Most existing reservations will be honored, but to safeguard public health, no new reservations can be made for now: bit.ly/TPWCampingUpdate
ALT Graphic that says Texas State Parks camping update. Overnight camping resumes May 18 for visitors with existing reservations as public safety protocols allow. No group camping. Day use visitors need advance reservations. Maintain social distancing.
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
As part of continued reopening of Texas by @GovAbbott, #TxStateParks now allowing day use by families with more than 5 people, though no group gatherings. Face coverings strongly encouraged. Camping will resume at later date TBD. Check your park at bit.ly/AlertsMap
ALT Info graphics that says Texas State Parks update April 28, 2020: Day use only, reservations required. Facial coverings strongly encouraged. No group gatherings. Maintain 6 feet social distancing
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
Today Texas State Parks will begin reopening for day-use as part of broader effort to begin reopening #Texas. Per @GovAbbott, visitors must wear face coverings and maintain 6-ft distance from others. No gatherings larger than five: bit.ly/ParksBeginReopen
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ColoradoBendSP retweeted
Texas State Parks will begin reopening Monday, April 20 as part of broader effort by @GovAbbott to reopen #Texas. Visitors can begin reserving day passes starting at noon, April 19 at TexasStateParks.org. More details to come on Monday.
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ColoradoBendSP retweeted
This time of year is usually high season in Texas State Parks, with thousands of Texans enjoying all they have to offer. With our state parks closed because of COVID-19, enjoy a virtual tour of your favorite Texas State Park from home! bit.ly/3c72QwI 📷jvailphotography
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
Given this closure, we will be extending the life of your parks pass by two months. Additional time may be added if closures continue. This extension will happen automatically for anyone whose pass was active on April 7, 2020. For more information, visit bit.ly/StateParkInformation
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
At the direction of @GovAbbott, #Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff: bit.ly/StateParksClose
#TxStateParks
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ColoradoBendSP retweeted
As of 5 PM this evening, all TX State Parks and Historic Sites are closed until further notice. If you have a reservation, you will be refunded. If you are camping overnight with us tonight, we will be in contact, or feel free to try to call. Phone lines will likely be busy.
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
Still trying to figure out what 6 feet of social distancing really looks like? Take a walk on the wild side this weekend with our helpful guide! #WeWillNotBeTamed #LiveAmongtheWild #JoinTheWildLife
ColoradoBendSP retweeted
Starting at 8 a.m. March 21, Texas State Parks will no longer accept check or cash payments until further notice. Visitors are strongly encouraged to pre-purchase and print camping and day-use permits at texasstateparks.reserveameri…
#TxStateParks
ALT Graphic that says Texas State Parks are not accepting cash at this time. Pre-pay online at TexasStateParks.ReserveAmerica.com