State Parks

This "secret" state park is being heralded as one of the best state parks, if not the best state park in Louisiana!

Because of Texas' size it has a very diverse climate and terrain. Texas has plateaus, canyons, plains, hills, and mountains. 90% of Texas is privately owned, so the land can't be explored by its residents. Luckily, Texas does have some great state parks that let you experience all it has to offer.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Texas state parks through these 12 amazing hiking trails!

Ok, not worst maybe but it's absolutely the states least visited.

State officials want to know what you want from our state parks.

In recognition of Independence Day, Louisiana State Parks are offering special discounts to all former and current military members along with first responders.

As you are probably aware, our state has a budget crisis.  On Wednesday of last week, lawmakers hammered out a solution to a mid-year budget deficit, but the budget problems aren't going away.  Funding for TOPS scholarships for Louisiana residents who attend state schools will only be at 70% of the cost for tuition...

Northwestern State University’s Office of Service-Learning and greeNSU will host adiscussion meeting to explore service-learning project ideas involving the university and the Louisiana Office of State Parks.  Particular discussion will focus on Fort St. Jean Baptiste and the Well Woods located across the Highway 1 Bypass from the university.