Two West Texas National Parks were among those ranked. Big Bend National Park ranked number 13 overall, in part due to factors such as favorable weather, reviews, crowds, and biodiversity.

Troops will not engage in the direct arrest of those suspected of being in the U.S. illegally but will serve in a support role.

This wilderness area preserves the largest exposed fossil reef on Earth, showcasing remnants from an underwater world that existed 260 million years ago when this part of West Texas was covered ...

The Far West Texas national park's peak attendance record ... Their planned lease termination date is set for Aug. 31, 2025. The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), an independent ...

However, Texas' less popular Guadalupe Mountains ... it's enough to put Guadalupe Mountains NP in 12th place among the least-visited national parks in the country in 2024, ranking just behind ...

The National Parks: America's Best Idea is the story ... and Juan Lujan, who grew up in west Texas during the Depression and joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, with which he would help ...

The Trump administration has also announced plans to close two NPS offices in Texas. Coercing staff to resign will have devastating impacts on national parks' ability to run, Pierno said.