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Adventure & Recreation

New Long-Distance Trails Take Shape Across Texas

Ambitious builders create paths of 50-plus miles for hikers, bikers and horseback riders.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon

Person in blue shirt with a white hat looking at the canyon wall pictographs at the Lower Pecos Canyonlands

Travel & Culture

The Walls of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands Contain Priceless Pictographs

The Lower Pecos harbors our continent’s ‘first books.’

Story by Dale Weisman

Dusk ushers in an ethereal fog at Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area.

Wildlife & Conservation

A Journey Along Texas' Storied Neches River

Four pieces of public land offer glimpses of the iconic East Texas river from top to bottom.

Story by Denise Viosca Gary

Wildlife & Conservation

Studying the High-Elevation Owls of the Davis Mountains

For a wildlife biologist, these special owls open doors of discovery.

Story by Romey Swanson

Ariel shot of three kayakers on the Devils River

Adventure & Recreation

Dancing With the Devils on a Trip Down Texas' Most Pristine River

New public land along the Devils River offers a do-it-yourself paddling opportunity.

Story by Eva Frederick

Parks

Tyler State Park view of the water with tall pines in the background

Tyler State Park is a Pineywoods Paradise

Hike, bike and swim beneath tall pine canopies.

Story by Tenley Jackson

Horseback Riding in Texas State Parks

These parks cater to you and your equine friends.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife

Recording Rock Imagery at Hueco Tanks State Park Story by Eva Frederick
This Often-Overlooked Hill Country Cavern is a Year-Round Delight Story by Rob McCorkle
Ray Roberts Lake: A Day in the Life of a State Park Story by Whitney Bishop

Wildlife & Conservation

Velvet ant that is orange and black on white background

An Ant That’s Not an Ant

Velvet ants are wasps that pack a powerful sting.

Story by Katie Potter

A bird's eye view of two kayakers paddling the green Pecos River

Pecos River's Forgotten Reach Gets Some Attention

A nonprofit group and partners pursue conservation efforts in an area hit by overpumping, drought.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon

100-Mile Laguna Madre Is a Biodiversity Haven on Texas Coast By Whitney Bishop
Conservation Dogs Help Detect Wildlife, Check for Invasives Story by Eva Frederick
The Search for the Lost Salamander By Eva Frederick

Travel & Culture

Group of people with binoculars and cameras on dirt trail

Texas Festival Celebrates the Diversity of Butterflies

Each fall, the Texas Butterfly Festival features the Valley's colorful winged creatures.

Story by Sofia Tyreman

Del Rio's Birding the Border Offers Insider Access to Bird Lovers

The three-day event connects birders with local landowners.

Story by Jen Shugert

Navasota Is Embracing its History to Become an East Texas Destination Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
Cowboy Poetry Encompasses the Beauty, Melancholy and Fun of the Range Story by Eva Frederick
Comanche Nation Works to Find, Preserve Ancient Marker Trees Story by John Spaulding

Fishing

Kayak Fishing for Spanish Mackerel Promises Fast Action and Good Eating

YouTube channel was a launching pad for Gulf angler.

Story by Chris Castro

Spearfishing 60 Feet Down

Part fishing, part hunting. All exhilarating adventure.

Story and photos by Rushton Skinner

Fly-Fishing for Gar Heats Up in Summer Story by Cory Byrnes
ShareLunker Program Uses Science to Create Bigger, Better Bass Story by Kirk McDonnell
You Don't Always Need to Catch-and-Release Your Bass. You Can Eat Them Story by Kirk McDonnell

Hunting

Dove hunter at Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area taking aim across a wide open green field

Dove Hunting Is Top-Notch at Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area

The South Texas site is best known for white-winged doves.

Story by Russell Roe

A peregrine falcon takes flight from Matthew Reidy's hand.

Meet the Falconers, Who Hunt With the Help of Birds of Prey

The ancient art of falconry takes flight in the modern world.

Story by Joseph Richards

Axis Deer Make an Exciting Hunt — and Meal Story by Brandon Weaver
Ask a Warden: Tips for Duck Hunting Story by Wei-Wei Lin
Turn Your Turkey Harvest Into a Delicious Katsu Dinner Story by Jesse Griffiths

Adventure & Recreation

Shot of single paddler racing canoe from underwater on San Marcos River during Texas Water Safari

The Evolution of the Texas Canoe

Boat builders create custom crafts designed for the rigors of Texas rivers ad the Water Safari.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon

Pair of paddleboarders along a small cliff on the Brazos River

Paddleboarding Down the Brazos

A stand-up paddleboard camping trip embraces river life along the John Graves Scenic Riverway.

Story by Brandon Weaver

Finding Healing on Horseback on State Park Trails Story and photos by Shannon King
Hammocks Provide a Tree-Swinging Alternative to Tents Story by Pam LeBlanc
Microadventures Provide Discovery in Bite-Size Pieces Story by Dan Oko

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