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Mother Neff State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife It's not only a jewel among Texas parks, but also the inspiration for the state parks program.
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10/29/2026

It’s Wednesday, which means only one thing… Wildlife Wednesday!
Today we are going to take a close look at silverleaf nightshade, learn about about this interesting plant, and some of the interesting insects that live, work, and forage on the leaves of this plant.
I hope you take some time to slow down and try to observe the interesting life that you can find even if you just look at a leaf!

10/29/2026

It’s Wednesday! Which means only one thing… Wildlife Wednesday! Today we’re are going to look at a different kind of life in the wild, silverleaf nightshade. We will take a closer look at this plant up close in this video, and check out some of the cool insects I found living and foraging on the plant.

It’s almost time… time to OUTWEIGH the rest in the 2026 Texas State Parks Fat Squirrel Competition! There are some rotun...
10/17/2026

It’s almost time… time to OUTWEIGH the rest in the 2026 Texas State Parks Fat Squirrel Competition! There are some rotund contenders this year, so help us tip the scales in favor of Mother Neff State Park’s own Isabella Nutt! 🐿️⚖️

Our first obstacle is Slim Shady Pines from Bastrop State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife and Buescher State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife in the first round of voting brackets!

Smash those like buttons on Monday, October 19th, from 9 am to 6 pm to get your vote on! 🗳️ Look for our first post to go live 9 am Monday morning. 👀

Here's how to vote:
👍🏻 Like, comment, or tag a friend under the PHOTO of your favorite squirrel! Each reaction or comment counts as a vote.
👎🏻 Votes made in the main comment section of the post WILL NOT count unless you mention the squirrel you're voting for!
⏰ VOTING CLOSES AT 6PM! Check back later in the evening after voting closes to see the winner.

Vote for your favorite


Mark your calendars for the 2026 Fall Chautauqua, our yearly fall festival! Come visit the park for this FREE event open...
10/15/2026

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Fall Chautauqua, our yearly fall festival! Come visit the park for this FREE event open to the public; you can explore the park, meet one of the local guests or participate in lots of fun outdoor activities. Follow this link to learn more! 🎉🌳🍁

https://motherneffspa.org/chautauqua/

Presented by the Mother Neff State Park Association, a great group of volunteers who love Mother Neff State Park and are always looking for more members.

Guess that Critter! Try to figure out what animal this is before you reach the last slide! Comment if you were able to f...
10/07/2026

Guess that Critter! Try to figure out what animal this is before you reach the last slide! Comment if you were able to figure it out. There are hints along the way...
It's October, so this month we will be focusing on some of the more creepy and "scary" things in the park, but we are a firm believer that they become a little less spooky the more we learn about them.

Read the first comment to learn more about this amazing creature that was already exploring land tens of millions of years before the first trees appeared! 👀

Post Oak Ridge State Park just got their social media up and running! Give them a follow here and on Instagram! This bea...
10/06/2026

Post Oak Ridge State Park just got their social media up and running! Give them a follow here and on Instagram!

This beautiful new park is within and hour and half of Mother Neff, making it our new neighbor. Located near Lampasas and along the Colorado River, it’s a park full of beautiful new sights. 🌳 🚶 🌳

Yet another place to get outdoors here in Texas!

Did you know a brand-new Texas state park just opened?

We did!

Come out to Post Oak Ridge State Park, just outside of Lampasas to experience Texas' first Centennial State Park! We currently offer hiking trails and limited day-use passes, giving a sneak-peek of a more developed park to come!

Reservations are required to enter Post Oak Ridge, check out the link at the bottom of this post to grab your spot.

Give us a follow to learn more about this brand-new park!

https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/post-oak-ridge

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1921 Park Road 14
Moody, TX
76557

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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