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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Looking for an outdoor adventure this fall? Depending on the weather, one of Texas' many state parks may be just what you're looking for.

Across the Lone Star State, there are 85 state parks, natural areas and historic sites currently operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

The first parks were opened to the public in the 1930s and the newest, Old Tunnel State Park, opened in 2012. TPWD also has plans to develop more sites into future state parks.

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