Texas State Parks

Good news for State Park fans.

The Texas Park and Wildlife Instagram account posted a photo of a non-venomous rat snake guarding the door at Resaca de la Palma state park in Brownsville, Texas.

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be the beautiful new addition to the Texas state park system, and will be within easy driving distance from Lubbock.

Memorial Day weekend is a popular time to visit a State Park like Palo Duro Canyon. Here is how you can reserve your spot to get in.