All Adventure & Recreation Articles
What to Do in Big Bend During Chisos Basin Closures
Alternatives abound at both Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Candy Cain Abshier WMA Is A Site For Soar(ing) Eyes
Each fall, birders flock to Galveston Bay’s Candy Cain Abshier Wildlife Management Area.
Palmetto State Park Transports Visitors to Another World
Ephemeral swamps and spiky, prehistoric plants abound at this Central Texas park.
Dawn of the Dove Hunter
A mentored hunt provides the tools for a successful harvest.
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.
Historic Drought Spurs a Trip Down the Rio Grande
A team of adventurers considers the future of the river on a paddle through the Texas borderlands.
Land Acquired in East, West Texas for Wildlife Management Areas
The new WMA properties lie along two of Texas' most storied rivers — the Trinity and the Rio Grande.
Chaparral Wildlife Management Area Captures the Subtle Magic of South Texas Brush Land
"The Chap" is a celebrated destination for hunting, hiking, camping and bird-watching.
Walk in the Footsteps of El Camino Real Travelers on This New Trail
The Rancheria Grande trail is one of the only places where Texans can follow the historic route.
Pecos River's Forgotten Reach Gets Some Attention
A nonprofit group and partners pursue conservation efforts in an area hit by overpumping, drought.
The Evolution of the Texas Canoe
Boat builders create custom crafts designed for the rigors of Texas rivers ad the Water Safari.
A Quick Guide to Texas Camping Gear
These items will help you sleep through whatever the fickle Texas weather throws at you.
Wildlife Management Area Restores Post Oak Savannah Ecosystem
Gus Engeling WMA shows what East Texas looked like before European arrival.
Snake Days Is an Annual Celebration of All Things Reptile and Amphibian
The "herpers" who attend form close-knit community of dedicated snake lovers.
Bird Bingo Is Back for a Second Year
The months-long birding game runs from May to November 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
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.
A Psychologist Explains How Nature Really Does Heal Us
Time outside offers wide-ranging benefits for mental health.
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.
