All Adventure & Recreation Articles
The Butterfield Overland Mail Route Crossed the Frontier and Connected the Country
The dangerous route passed through Texas in the 1850s.
Austin’s Annual Powwow Brings Color, Connection and Community to the Heart of Texas
The event features vendors, food and traditional dance.
New Long-Distance Trails Take Shape Across Texas
Ambitious builders create paths of 50-plus miles for hikers, bikers and horseback riders.
A Journey Along Texas' Storied Neches River
Four pieces of public land offer glimpses of the iconic East Texas river from top to bottom.
Finding Healing on Horseback on State Park Trails
A Texan rides at all state parks with equestrian trails, and finds solace along the way.
Paddleboarding Down the Brazos
A stand-up paddleboard camping trip embraces river life along the John Graves Scenic Riverway.
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.
Snake Days Is an Annual Celebration of All Things Reptile and Amphibian
The "herpers" who attend form close-knit community of dedicated snake lovers.
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 and 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.
