All Adventure & Recreation Articles

June 2025 issue

Wildlife Management Area Restores Post Oak Savannah Ecosystem

Gus Engeling WMA shows what East Texas looked like before European arrival.

Story by Eva Frederick
June 2025 issue

Snake Days Is an Annual Celebration of All Things Reptile and Amphibian

The "herpers" who attend form close-knit community of dedicated snake lovers.

Story by Eva Frederick
May 2025 issue

Bird Bingo Is Back for a Second Year

The months-long birding game runs from May to November 2025.

Story by Eva Frederick
October 01, 2025

Stories in Stone: Hiking Seminole Canyon's Canyon Rim Trail

Distance: 4 miles • Difficulty Level: 4/5 • Approximate Time: 1.5-2 hours one way

By Kristen Tibbetts
October 01, 2025

Go Long (10 Miles and Over) on These Hill Country Hikes

These five Hill Country state parks contain scenic routes for an extended day of hiking.

Story by Scott Dubois
January/February 2025 issue

A Psychologist Explains How Nature Really Does Heal Us

Time outside offers wide-ranging benefits for mental health.

Ziv Shafir
January/February 2025 issue

Lake Corpus Christi Celebrates Decades of Kid Fish

Kid Fish, which began as a kids' fishing derby, is now an annual tradition 33 years in the making.

Josie Gunter
January/February 2025 issue

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
December 2024 issue

Sleeping Soundly in the Sand? Here's How

If you do it right, beach camping doesn't have to be a sticky, itchy, grainy mess.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
December 2024 issue

New Paddling Trails Website Offers Guide to Texas Rivers, Bays and Marshes Galore

The Texas Paddling Trail Finder allows users to search for trails by water body or location.

Story by TPW Magazine Staff
December 2024 issue

Find History and Outdoor Fun at Lake Brownwood State Park

Enjoy a present-day vacation amidst historic CCC architecture.

By Karina Kumar
December 2024 issue

Ask a Warden: Tips for Duck Hunting

Waterfowl identification and safety are top concerns.

Story by Wei-Wei Lin
November 2024 issue

A Look Back at the 2024 Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

GOSH, it was a fun summer!

November 2024 issue

Paddle Camping Offers a Number of Advantages over Backpacking

Stop counting every ounce of gear and let your canoe do the heavy lifting.

Story and photos by Pam LeBlanc
October 2024 issue

A Dad and Daughter Make the Most of Texas' Flourishing Surf Scene

They learn to ride the waves as they prepare for Mustang Island's fickle, fabled surf break.

Story by Dan Oko
October 2024 issue

Yes, Dehydrated Meals Can Taste Good — Really!

These quick meals for backpackers don't taste like cardboard.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
October 2024 issue

Camping and Community With Black Women Who

Camping, kayaking and sharing outdoor experiences set the stage for sisterhood.

By Kenyetta McGowens
October 2024 issue

Type 2 Adventure: You May Be Miserable Today, But You'll Love the Memories!

Sometimes the best part of a trip is looking back on it later.

By Ky Harkey
August/September 2024 issue

Hammocks Provide a Tree-Swinging Alternative to Tents

Camping off the ground has some advantages.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
August/September 2024 issue

Microadventures Provide Discovery in Bite-Size Pieces

Nature outings can be short, simple and cheap.

Story by Dan Oko