03-31 | April is Texas State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.

March 31, 2026

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AUSTIN – For the 15th year, (WEPCo) will celebrate State Parks Month by hosting a fund drive to support Texas State Parks.

The Texas-based travel, adventure and nature store will collect donations at its six store locations to help parks finance initiatives like enhanced visitor programs and park trail maps.

This year’s State Parks Month funds will be combined with the proceeds from WEPCO’s 55th Birthday register fund drive, held this past December, where $3,307 was collected for the parks. The combined total for donations over the past years to Texas State Parks is now $347,951.

“A tip of the hat to our Texas State Parks!” said Jack Jones, founder of Whole Earth Provision Co. “From coastal beaches and Piney Woods on to west Texas mountains and canyons, and from the Rio Grande to the dark skies of the Panhandle, our parks offer us access to places of natural beauty and recreational opportunities to refresh our spirits and to create treasured memories. We hope Texans will join us in supporting our state parks.”

Throughout April, customers visiting Whole Earth Provision Co. stores in Austin, Dallas, Houston or San Antonio can donate to Texas State Parks at checkout. Online donations via WholeEarthProvision.com are not currently available.

For a $10 or more donation, customers receive a set of limited-edition commemorative stickers. For a $20 donation, they will receive a $5 Texas State Parks gift card, good for fees or purchases at any Texas State Park, and the limited-edition stickers. For a $40 donation, a Whole Earth exclusive insulated camp mug, plus the gift card, and the limited-edition sticker set. Supplies are limited, so don’t wait! As always, donations in any amount are welcome and donors will receive a commemorative sticker.

On Saturday, April 11, from 2 to 4 pm, Texas State Park Rangers will be in Whole Earth stores to answer questions about where to go and what to do in the parks. Come prepared for Park Trivia and win an exclusive prize!

“We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing partnership and generous donations from Whole Earth Provision Co. and their customers,” said Rodney Franklin, Texas State Parks director. “Not only does Whole Earth help raise awareness of the Texas State Park system, but their efforts result in real benefits that impact visitors directly and enrich their park experience. Their support has been instrumental in our ongoing efforts to connect every Texan with their state parks.”

Multiple state parks are located near Texas’ major urban areas. Twelve state parks are within an hour’s drive of Austin, nine are within an hour’s drive of San Antonio, eight within a 60-minute drive of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and four parks are an hour or less from Houston. Mild weather and blooming wildflowers make spring the ideal time to visit any of these parks.

Find more information about visiting state parks on the Texas State Parks website. More information on the partnership with Whole Earth Provision Co. can be found on Whole Earth’s website.

Whole Earth is a family-owned, homegrown Texas original with six stores in four cities: Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, as well as an online store. For over 55 years, Whole Earth has been outfitting adventurers, travelers, nature lovers, families, backyard loungers and active urbanites with high-quality travel and casual clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, books, gifts, gadgets and gear for everyday living and adventures near and far, from Kerrville to Kilimanjaro.