Wild Texas Project

05/23/2026

You already loved dragonflies. And that was before you learned a single dragonfly can consume hundreds of mosquitoes in a day! Wouldn’t you know there are some native Texas wildflowers that attract dragonflies. 💚

These Texas plants attract dragonflies that help reduce mosquito activity while adding color, texture, and natural movement to your yard.

05/22/2026

Check out our newest special collection featuring the Keep Texas Wild Special Edition Summer Camp Design. 100% of profits help create summer camp opportunities for Texas kids. ⛺️🥾🛶

https://wildtexasproject.com/collections/keep-texas-wild-summer-camp-edition

05/19/2026

🚨 Park Update (5/19/26)🚨

The park, all trails, camping, and cabin reservations are now open and operating as normal!

Thank you to the firefighters, first responders, and emergency personnel who continue working in and around our community, as we know so many have been impacted by the fires.

As you enjoy the canyon, please continue to be fire aware. We are still under a burn ban (which means NO ash producing fires)!

Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding!

05/13/2026

You can find some pretty good hikes along these drives as well.

These leisurely routes prove that taking the long way is worth the distance

05/10/2026

Did you know Fort Worth has their own 🦬🦬🦬?

05/09/2026

Texas is one of the most biologically diverse places in America, with more than 6,000 animal species. Our state contains more than 800 habitat types and is home to thousands of native plant and animal species — including more than 600 bird species, over 180 mammal species, and the highest number of reptile species in the nation. From black bears in the Chisos Mountains to whooping cranes on the coast, bison on the plains, rare salamanders in Hill Country springs, and sea turtles in the Gulf, Texas wildlife is incredibly diverse. The Lone Star State even contains 12 distinct ecoregions, ranging from deserts and mountains to pine forests, prairies, wetlands, and coastal marshes. Protecting wild Texas means protecting one of the richest natural landscapes in North America.

04/30/2026

Not trying to influence your vote, but Palo Duro and Big Bend Ranch are on the list!

Voting for the Best State Park is open! Cast your vote daily to help pick the 2026 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best State Park.

04/27/2026

It's springtime in Texas, a good time to talk about hiking in the mud!

Muddy trails call for extra care—and sometimes extra patience. When trails are saturated, every footstep can leave deep ruts that channel water, worsen erosion, and turn a narrow path into a damaged one. If conditions are especially soft, the best choice may be to wait for the trail to dry before heading out.

If you do hike, stay on the trail, move carefully through muddy sections rather than widening the path by going around them, and take care not to leave deep footprints or gouges behind. Respect all closed trail signs and temporary closures—they’re there to protect both the trail and hikers. Sometimes waiting a day or two can also save your hiking shoes or boots from being soaked, caked in heavy mud, and unnecessarily worn down.

Wet trails can also mean slippery rocks, unstable footing, creek crossings, and a higher risk of falls. Slow down, wear appropriate footwear, and know when to turn back.

Protect the trail. Protect yourself. Protect the wild places we all share.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from Wild Texas Project.

Texas is still home to wild places worth protecting—Big Bend sunsets, canyon trails, piney woods mornings, spring wildflowers, desert stars, and the open spaces that remind us who we are. Today is a good day to get outside, leave no trace, support conservation, and remember that the future of Texas wildlands depends on the choices we make now.

Keep Texas wild.