Founder & Editor · Incredible Texas

Andy Warner

Dallas, Texas

Andy Warner is the founder and editor of Incredible Texas. Based in Dallas, he has spent 35 years exploring Texas and writes practical guides to its state parks, lakes, cities and road trips.

How guides are researched and updated: our editorial standards.

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Restored white limestone walls of Mission Espiritu Santo at Goliad State Park

Texas State Parks

Goliad State Park & Historic Site: History, Camping, and River Adventure

Plan your trip to Goliad State Park and Historic Site. Explore Mission Espíritu Santo, San Antonio River paddling trails, RV camping loops, and Texas history.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Quiet waters and mesquite shoreline at Lake Colorado City State Park in West Texas

Texas State Parks

Lake Colorado City State Park: The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to West Texas Solitude

Plan your trip to Lake Colorado City State Park TX. Discover daily hours, $4 fees, 110 campsites, 11 AC cabins, boat ramps, and license-free pier fishing.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Powderhorn State Park coastal prairie and live oak mottes along Matagorda Bay

Texas State Parks

Powderhorn State Park Visitor Guide: Open Date, Wildlife & Plans

Explore Powderhorn State Park in Calhoun County. Learn about the 2029 opening timeline, whooping crane habitats, paddling trails, and WMA drawn hunts.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Limestone cliffs and clear turquoise water along the Possum Kingdom State Park shoreline

Texas State Parks

Possum Kingdom State Park: 2026 Guide to Cabins, Diving & Camping

Plan your Possum Kingdom State Park trip with 2026 entrance fees, cabin packing checklists, camping loops, scuba diving spots, and hiking trail guides.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Rugged limestone hills, oak woodlands, and trailheads at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park in North Texas

Texas State Parks

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park: Hours, Hiking, Camping, Trails, Fishing

Plan your visit to Texas's newest getaway. Discover exactly what to do at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, from 16 miles of trails to Tucker Lake fishing.

8 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Dwarf palmetto palm fronds growing beneath riverbank forest canopy at Palmetto State Park Texas

Texas State Parks

Palmetto State Park Guide: Swimming, Camping & Trails

Explore Palmetto State Park in Texas: tropical dwarf palmetto swamp trails, San Marcos River swimming, CCC water tower history, cabin rentals, and camping.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Historic limestone CCC rock tower surrounded by post oaks at Mother Neff State Park

Texas State Parks

Mother Neff State Park: Camping, Hiking and Hours

Plan your trip to Mother Neff State Park with our tactical guide. Covering hiking, CCC history, camping, and current river access in Moody, Texas.

19 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Historic unmortared stone ruins of Chisos Mining Company in Terlingua Ghost Town beneath the Chisos Mountains

Texas State

Terlingua Ghost Town Texas: 2026 Visitor's Guide

Explore Terlingua Ghost Town near Big Bend with 2026 tips on historic mercury mining ruins, Starlight Theatre dining, cemetery etiquette, and desert stays.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Rolling white silica sand dunes at Monahans Sandhills State Park under a clear West Texas sky

Texas State Parks

Monahans Sandhills State Park: Camping, Cabins, Sandboarding and Sledding

Plan your trip to Monahans Sandhills State Park with 2026 entry fees, sand disc rentals, 26 campsites, and essential desert heat safety strategies.

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Commemorative wooden replica of Mission San Francisco de los Tejas under Pineywoods canopy

Texas State Parks

Mission Tejas State Park: History, Camping & Trails Guide

Plan your visit to Mission Tejas State Park. See the 1690 mission replica, hike the El Camino Real, and find the best 2026 camping tips. Learn more now.

13 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Bald cypress trees draped with Spanish moss lining the water at Martin Dies Jr State Park

Texas State Parks

The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Martin Dies Jr State Park Texas

Plan your trip to Martin Dies Jr State Park in East Texas. Explore paddling trails, camping fees, cabin rentals, and alligator safety advice.

12 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Visitor center entrance and grounds at Lyndon B Johnson State Park in Stonewall Texas

Texas State Parks

LBJ State Park & Historic Site Guide: Free Entry, Farm Tours, and LBJ Ranch Permits

Plan your visit to LBJ State Park & Historic Site in Stonewall, TX. Explore free admission, Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm, trails, and LBJ Ranch driving permits.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Texas State Parks

Lockhart State Park Texas: Hours, Pool, Golf, Camping & Trails

Plan a visit to Lockhart State Park Texas with current hours, fees, camping, pool, golf, trails, fishing, and CCC history from TPWD.

13 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Lake Mineral Wells State Park shoreline bluffs and calm lake water framed by Cross Timbers woodland

Texas State Parks

Lake Mineral Wells State Park Guide: Trails, Camping & Climbing

Plan your trip to Lake Mineral Wells State Park with verified hours, camping fees, Penitentiary Hollow climbing rules, Trailway maps, and fishing tips.

9 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Calm morning waters reflecting along the shore of Lake Corpus Christi State Park

Texas State Parks

Lake Corpus Christi State Park: Fishing, Camping, and CCC History

Plan your trip to Lake Corpus Christi State Park TX. Discover daily hours, $5 entry, 400-ft lighted pier, 108 campsites, AC cabins, and CCC caliche refectory.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Calm lake waters and shaded mesquite picnic shoreline at Lake Casa Blanca State Park

Texas State Parks

Lake Casa Blanca State Park: Hours, Camping and Fishing Guide

Plan your Lake Casa Blanca State Park trip with 2026 day entry fees, hybrid bass fishing tips, RV campsites, boat ramps, and South Texas hiking trails.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Rustic Civilian Conservation Corps sandstone pavilion and shoreline at Lake Brownwood State Park

Texas State Parks

Lake Brownwood State Park Visitor Guide: CCC History & Fishing

Plan your Lake Brownwood State Park visit with CCC stone cabins, the Grand Staircase, RV camping loops, fishing tactics, and current entrance fees.

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Lakeside wooded shoreline and fishing pier at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

Texas State Parks

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park: Camping, Cabins & Visitor Guide

Plan your Lake Bob Sandlin State Park visit with campsite hookups, lakefront cabins, lighted pier fishing, hiking trails, and current entrance fees.

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Lakeside shoreline and fishing pier at Lake Arrowhead State Park Texas

Texas State Parks

Lake Arrowhead State Park: Fishing, Camping & Prairie Dogs Guide

Explore Lake Arrowhead State Park near Wichita Falls with spoke-and-wheel RV camping, license-free fishing, 18-hole disc golf, and prairie dog towns.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Rugged karst limestone hills and desert mountain scrub at Kickapoo Cavern State Park

Texas State Parks

Kickapoo Cavern State Park Texas: Ultimate Visitor's Guide

Plan your Kickapoo Cavern State Park trip with 2026 cave tour schedules, Stuart Bat Cave flight times, camping rules, gear checklists, and birding tips.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Broad scenic view of Falcon International Reservoir shoreline at Falcon State Park with South Texas thornscrub

Texas State Parks

Falcon State Park: Hours, Camping, Fishing, and Birds

Plan your visit to Falcon State Park with 2026 entry fees, lake cabins, 31 full-hookup campsites, shoreline fishing rules, and birding trail highlights.

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Scenic pine forest and calm waters of Sullivan Lake at Fort Boggy State Park

Texas State Parks

Fort Boggy State Park Guide: Hours, Trails, Cabins & Fees

Plan your trip to Fort Boggy State Park in Centerville, TX. Explore Sullivan Lake fishing, 3.5 miles of trails, cozy cabins, primitive camping, and entry fees.

13 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Calm waters of Fort Parker Lake bordered by forested shorelines and CCC stone structures

Texas State Parks

Fort Parker State Park Guide: Trails, Camping, History

Plan your visit with this Fort Parker State Park guide to trails, camping, history, hours, and current tips for a Mexia getaway.

8 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Restored historic sandstone hospital and fort structures at Fort Richardson State Park in Jacksboro

Texas State Parks

Fort Richardson State Park: Hours, Trails, Camping & History

Fort Richardson State Park in Jacksboro offers trails, cabins, a 9-mile trailway, fort tours, and $4 admission.

8 min readUpdated Oct 2026