Fall Color in Texas State Parks Start Date: Immediately End Date: November 30, 2019 FALL COLOR As the days shorten and the temperatures become crisp, the familiar green palette of summer foliage is transformed into reds, oranges, golds and browns. Many state parks offer gorgeous views of this annual autumnal splendor—especially Lost Maples State Natural Area. To find out the best times and parks to see mother nature’s fashion show, just log on to the Texas Parks and Wildlife website; you can also click on the link for the Lost Maples Foliage Report. Texas Parks and Wildlife reminds you that life’s better outside.