Lost Maples State Natural Area 37221 FM 187, Vanderpool, (830) 966-3413, tpwd.texas.gov If you’re a sucker for fall foliage, Lost Maples is a must-visit — especially if you don’t want to go too far from home. True to its name, this park is filled with bigtooth maples that flash their reddish orange leaves every fall. This natural area is perfect for hiking, so grab your camera and let the views here take your breath away. Credit: Shutterstock / Silvio Ligutti

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is celebrating its centennial by offering free day-use admission at all state parks on Nov. 5, according to a news release.

This event aims to connect more people to the state’s available parklands, according to state officials.

“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,” State Parks Division Director Rodney Franklin said in a statement. “We hope that folks take advantage of the opportunity to see these unique pieces of Texas this weekend and for the next 100 years.”

Visitors are encouraged to make reservations online for Nov. 5, as parks will operate as usual and control admissions by established capacity limits.

All other fees will still apply on Texas State Parks Day.

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This article appears in Nov 1-14, 2023.