Ranger Kate From Palo Pinto State Park

Have you ever wondered how the process works when the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department decides to buy a new park? What are the steps it takes to build a park? Or maybe you're wondering, "what is the current progress of the current parks already in the works"? Well look no further! Your questions will all be answered...

Please join the Dallas Sierra Club on Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 at 7pm as we welcome Palo Pinto Mountains State Park Interpreter/ Ranger,Kate Fisher (aka Ranger Kate) ,as she delves into all things Texas Parks and Wildlife!

As a native Texas, born and raised in Fort Worth,despite limited access to the outdoors
growing up, Kate’s fascination for animals and the natural environment persisted from a young
age. This quickly turned into a deep-seated passion for protecting wildlife and wild spaces which
took Kate to Tarleton State University to study Wildlife Biology. Having worked for the Corps of
Engineers and Abilene State Park, Kate developed a love of interpretation to share the wonders
of the outdoors with others. This brought her to Palo Pinto Mountains State Park which sits
halfway between two major metropolitan areas of Texas. Kate is so excited to be a part of
helping others discover the great outdoors! Whether she’s teaching someone the history of the
land, a weird animal fact, a new skill, or helping to create a more accessible experience, Kate
strives to introduce the outdoors to others the same way that so many did for her, in a way that
is memorable and welcoming.