Where to see bluebonnets in DFW: Best spots for 2026 early blooms

Spot early bluebonnets in DFW! From Ennis driving trails to Dallas parks, here is the 2026 guide to peak blooms, top locations like Cedar Hill and Plano, plus essential safety and etiquette tips.

Texas experts predict 'moderate' bluebonnet season due to dry fall and warm winter

Texas experts predict a "moderate" 2026 bluebonnet season due to a dry fall. While the iconic blooms may be scattered, species like the Carolina jessamine are thriving across the state.

Texas State Parks smash records with massive 2026 First Day Hike turnout

Texas State Parks set a national record on New Year’s Day 2026, with 12,835 participants logging over 28,000 miles to achieve record-high turnout for the fourth consecutive year.

2 baby bald eagles hatch near Dallas during Texas Winter Storm

Two bald eagle chicks successfully hatched during a freezing winter storm at a North Texas wetlands center and are now being monitored by thousands of viewers via a 24/7 live-stream.

2 baby bald eagles hatch during Texas Winter Storm
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Two bald eagle chicks successfully hatched during a freezing winter storm at a North Texas wetlands center and are now being monitored by thousands of viewers via a 24/7 live-stream.

1st Western Diamondback Rattlesnake officially documented in Denton County

The University of Texas at Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC) recently documented Denton County’s first Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the county's extensive herpetology research collection. 

Giraffe dies at Toronto zoo in 'sudden and tragic' accident

The Toronto Zoo is mourning the death of its 13-year-old male giraffe after an unexpected accident in its habitat on New Year’s Day.

FOX 4's sneak peek of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

Texas will soon have a new 4,871-acre state park located about 75 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The park sits on former ranch land and features rolling hills, unique rock formations, diverse habitats, and the 90-acre Tucker Lake.

Video: Muddy eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool

A muddy eruption at Yellowstone National Park was just captured on camera in an area that has been closed to the public for hazard assessments.

6 Texas rivers where you are most likely to encounter snakes

Discover the incredible variety of snakes living in Texas's most famous rivers, from the rare Brazos water snake to the venomous timber rattlesnakes of the East Texas pine forests.

National Parks raising fees for international tourists visiting popular US parks

The fee change will impact 11 national parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident, 141-year-old tortoise Gramma, dies

Gramma, the San Diego Zoo’s oldest resident and one of the world’s oldest Galapagos tortoises, has died at the estimated age of 141.

Fatal disease detected at Texas facility linked to 'ghost deer' smuggling ring

The positive samples were taken from deer at a facility owned by Ken Schlaudt, 64, of San Antonio. Schlaudt is tied to the ongoing “Ghost Deer" investigation, which authorities describe as one of the largest deer smuggling networks in state history.

It’s asp season in Texas: What you should know about fuzzy, venomous caterpillars

It is asp season in Texas. When this fuzzy caterpillar rubs or is pressed against the skin, venomous hairs stick into the skin, causing a severe burning sensation and rash.

Dozens of snakes rescued after alleged abandonment in South Carolina

Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.

Largest male great white shark ever recorded pinged off New Jersey coast

The white shark is most likely on the move back down to Florida where waters are warmer and there are more food sources, but well have to see where he shows up next.