Texas Parks and Wildlife gives tips for the spring -break -park visits.

“Spring is a special time to get outside, with warmer temperatures and flowering wildflowers – parks are perfect places to experience both,” said Tara Humphreys, director of interpretation at Texas State Parks. “We look forward to welcoming visitors and presenting our parks and encouraging every Texaner, taking a walk on the wild side and visiting a Texas State Park.”

Here you will find some tips from TPWD employees who have received a spring visit to a successful State Park in Texas:

Reserve passes online: Day tickets and camping reservations overnight can be booked in advance for every Texas State Park via the TPWD website. You can limit your search for city, activity and even to the website via the online portal. If you want to drive, hike or fish, look for parks with day tickets (up to 30 days in advance).

Find the “Camping this weekend” tab overnight for camping to see which parks have opened the websites for the coming Friday and Saturday.

Check the weather: Texas is notorious for crazy weather. So check the forecast before making the street. Spring storms can bring in unexpectedly. You recommend having a backup plan if mother nature rejects a wrench in plans outdoors.

Wear correct clothing: Flip-flops may be comfortable, but they are not the best option for long walks on the way. Rangers recommend wearing sneakers or boots for hikes and do not forget the sun protection, the insect protection and lots of water. It is important to drink at least 16 ounces of water per hour to prevent dehydration.

Take part in a parking program or a parking program or an activity: During the spring holidays, the parking employee organizes many guided activities, including bird hikes, kayak tours, archery 101 courses, handicrafts, yoga in the park and cooking demos, to name just a few.

The TPWD also encourages people to use free fish in state parks (no license required). A complete list of activities can be found on the TPWD calendar page.

Visit somewhere: With 88 Texas State Parks throughout Texas, the TPWD finds that there are many things to see and do. Many unique state parks such as Big Bend Ranch, Davis Mountains, Goose Island, Martin Die Jr., Monahan's Sandhills, Opossum Kingdom and South Llano River have campsites for the next two weeks.

Download the app: Download the official app of the Texas State Parks Guide from the Apple App Store or Google Play to access Park Maps on the latest