Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine
Parks
Garner State Park’s Summer Dances Have Been Stealing Hearts for 80 Years
Park visitors sometimes find love while two-steppin’ under the stars at the iconic park dance.
Story by Pam LeBlanc
Parks
Palo Duro Canyon Shapes the Sound and Spectacle of the Outdoor Musical 'Texas'
The natural setting provides opportunities and challenges for the production team.
Story by Shilo Urban
Parks
Inks Lake State Park Offers a World of Watery Fun
Swim, splash and paddle at this Central Texas park.
Story by Pam LeBlanc
Travel & Culture
River Bottomlands Served as Unofficial Public Land
For decades, East Texas river bottoms were places Texans could hunt, fish and collect nuts.
Story by Scot McFarlane
Travel & Culture
Jefferson Embraces the Magic of Caddo Lake
East Texas town is the launching point for exploring the state's largest naturally formed lake.
Story by Denise Viosca Gary
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Parks
Texans Love Goose Island for Fishing, Birding and the Big Tree
The coastal state park is a pearl of the Gulf.
Story by TPWD Staff
Hiking 100 Miles Through Big Bend Ranch State Park
Three backpackers find “roses and thorns” in Texas’ biggest state park.
Story by Tyler Priest- Texas Creatives Draw Inspiration from the Sights, Sounds and Scents of State Parks Story by Elisa Silverman
- A State Park Road Trip Keeps a Kid Happy Story by Stephanie Salinas Garcia
- Hill Country State Natural Area Offers Serene and Secluded Surroundings Story by Eva Frederick
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Wildlife & Conservation
A Great Texas Birding Classic Team Tallies Hundreds of Species on a Trek From Big Bend to the Coast
The annual competition challenges participants to find as many species as possible.
Story by Jennifer Bristol
Third Annual Bird Bingo Contest Begins
The game soared to new heights in 2025 with more than 2,500 birds spotted.
Story by TPWD Staff- Vireos Occupy a Special Place in the Texas Bird Landscape Story by Sneed B. Collard III
- Upper Texas Coast Provides Vital Resting Spots for Migrating Birds Story by Denise Viosca Gary
- Protecting the Swift Fox, Texas’ Tiniest Fox Story by Eva Frederick
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Travel & Culture
Canyon Serves as the Gateway to Palo Duro
The outdoor capital of the Panhandle welcomes adventure seekers.
Story by Brandon Weaver
With a River and Pines, Bastrop Maintains Outdoorsy Appeal
Lost Pines outpost is No. 8 on our list of Texas' top outdoor towns.
Story by Morgan O'Hanlon- Mineral Wells, the Wellness Capital of Texas, Embraces the Outdoors Story by Russell Roe
- Llano Has Lots to Offer for Bikers, Paddlers and Climbers Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
- U.S. Army Once Deployed Camels in Texas Story by Shannon King
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Fishing
Paddlefish Project Paying Off
East Texans may no longer find themselves up a creek (or river) without a paddlefish.
Story by Eva Frederick
A Floating Shack Serves as Home Base for a Fishing Weekend in the Laguna Madre
How much fish can you eat? A wildly productive weekend includes crab, shrimp, redfish and more.
Story by Judson Vail- Minutes from San Antonio, Lakes Calaveras and Braunig Offer Trophy Red Drum Story by Joseph Richards
- Juglining Is a Simple but Effective Technique for Catching Catfish Story by Cory Byrnes
- This Kid Teaches Other Kids How to Fish Story by Madelyn Perez
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Hunting
One Man’s Quest to Hunt and Eat Texas' Invasive Species
Nutria nachos, anyone? Eating the invaders takes a bite out of an ecological problem.
Story by Brandon Weaver
He’s Smoked All Kinds of Meat. Now He’s Learning to Hunt Them First
Austin barbecue chef has gone from the grill to the wild.
Story by Evan LeRoy- Hunting Alligators Involves Excitement, Danger and a Lot of Mud Story by Jon Steele
- Hunting Elusive Scaled Quail in West Texas Isn't for the Faint of Heart Story by Josh Crumpton
- Javelinas Are Having a Moment Story by Joseph Richards
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Adventure & Recreation
Comfort Camping: Older Campers Find Ways to Adapt to Physical Limitations As They Age
Thicker sleeping pads, cots and fans make a difference for older folks who want to sleep in a tent.
Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez
Young People Are Falling in Love With Birding
Bird-watching is an accessible and enjoyable way for youth to connect to nature.
Story and photos by Jessica Alexander- North America’s Deepest Underwater Cave Holds a Deadly Fascination for Cave Divers Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
- New Long-Distance Trails Take Shape Across Texas Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
- The Evolution of the Texas Canoe Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
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