Celebrate Texas State Parks Day with free access

For the centennial edition of Texas State Parks Day, visitors will get free day-use passes at all state parks. “Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants to continue to connect everyone to our beautiful parklands and we hope that Texas State Parks Day will give someone new the opportunity to discover what makes our state parks special,” said Rodney Franklin, state parks division director, in a statement to the press. “This centennial has highlighted the work that past and current staff have accomplished in the last 100 years to make parks welcoming places for all visitors. We hope that folks take advantage of the opportunity to see these unique pieces of Texas this weekend and for the next 100 years.” Though admission will be free for the entirety of Nov. 5, normal capacity limits will apply and reservations are recommended. All other park fees will remain in effect.