Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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It's time for another Texas summer! Slather up the sunscreen, book those vacations, and check out a few more Texas state parks this year.

Hop in and travel with us down this throwback collection of stories from scenic outdoor adventures where Texans have been hiking, two-stepping, floating down rivers, and fishing on beaches for generations.

Summertime traditions in Texas are timeless — a reminder that some things in the Lone Star State never change. We can all share memories made at our favorite state parks like Garner, Sea Rim, Palo Duro, Possum Kingdom, Caprock Canyons, and Balmorhea.

0:26 Garner State Park
234 RR 1050
Concan, TX 78838
Phone: (830) 232-6132
Website: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/garner

8:20 Sea Rim State Park
19335 TX-87
Sabine Pass, TX 77655
Phone: (409) 971-2559
Website: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sea-rim

12:56 Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon, TX 79015
Phone: (806) 488-2227
Website: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/palo-duro-canyon

19:31 Possum Kingdom State Park
3901 St Park Rd 33
Caddo, TX 76429
Phone: (940) 549-1803
Website: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/possum-kingdom

23:29 Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
850 Caprock Canyon Park Road
Quitaque, TX 79255
Phone: (806) 455-1492
Website: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/caprock-canyons

27:16 Balmorhea State Park
9207 TX-17
Toyahvale, TX 79786
Phone: (432) 375-2370
Website: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/balmorhea

Texas Country Reporter
Episodes from Season 51
Original air date: September 2023 through August 2024

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