parks

It's unusual for snakes to be out during the colder months, but they're still rearing their ugly heads. A 5-year old girl needed 16 doses of antivenom after being bitten by a rattlesnake at a Texas State Park, and it serves as a warning for all of us.

Since it's the holiday season, your money might be headed out of your wallet in several different directions right now. So here's some free fun for the kids!

When the campsite is free, we can spend more on food, beverages, and gear.  With Memorial Day Weekend and summer coming up, now is the time to think about where you want to pitch that tent, so we've compiled a list of free campsites around East Texas.

East Texas is full of opportunities to hike and paddle and make the most of spring, and there's a new website that just launched that will help plan the ultimate outdoorsy weekend.

Texans are so good at making the most of the outdoors.  In the spring. When it's not a hundred degrees at noon. State parks can be great places to ride bikes if you know where to go, and we've got a hidden gem right here in Tyler.

With only a few weeks left before the summer pool season ends and the kids go back to school, news comes that the Woldert pool in Tyler will be closing earlier than usual.

This would be a great week for a trip to Yellowstone National Park, because admission is free for another six days.  How often does that happen?!  Actually, it happens on nine different days this year. There are some great parks around Texas too, that will be letting you in free this week to celebrate National Park Week.

One of Tyler's busiest parks could be getting a facelift with new playground equipment as early as June of this year. The new plan was approved by the Tyler City Council yesterday and it includes a new all inclusive playground.

Why spend your weekend shut away in your home when East Texas has so many ways to enjoy fresh air?  The temperature is perfect so pack up a picnic basket and head out to one of these family friendly locations. Through the generosity of many private citizens and business we are fortunate enough to have several parks and recreation areas to stop and unplug for a while.  Keep reading after the jump t