All Adventure & Recreation Articles

December 2011 issue

Long-Tailed Weasels Are Stealthy, Fearless Hunters

Weasels are rarely seen cousins of skunks and badgers.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
July 2011 issue

Protecting Magical Hill Country Spring Jacob's Well

The power and irresistible draw of Jacob's Well inspire protection of the cave and springs.

Story by Joe Nick Patoski
July 2011 issue

America's Sea: The Future of the Gulf

We all have a stake in the future of the Gulf of Mexico.

Story by Larry McKinney
March 2011 issue

'Epic' Mountain Bike Trails at Big Bend Ranch

Big Bend Ranch trail earns mountain bike honors.

Story by Karen Hoffman Blizzard
February 2011 issue

Lakes On Fire: O.H. Ivie is a ‘Hot’ Sharelunker-Filled Lake

Follow the clues to uncover the next ‘hot’ ShareLunker-filled lake.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
January 2011 issue

Texas Landscapes and Wildlife Make It a Photographer's State

Seven natural regions, a migratory bird superhighway, and 100-plus public places to shoot.

Story by Earl Nottingham
September 2010 issue

Hiking Texas' Palo Duro Canyon

Our own ‘Grand Canyon,' Palo Duro Canyon State Park paints a vivid surprise in the Panhandle.

Story by Cynthia Walker Pickens
March 2010 issue

Six Tips for Family Hikes That Keep Kids Happy on the Trail

Start small, pack more snacks than you think you need and leave the phones behind.

Story by Bernadette Noll
November 2009 issue

Mountain Biking Dream Ride at Big Bend Ranch

Backcountry bike trek through Fresno Canyon will take you out of the ordinary and into ‘the zone.’

Story by Karen Hoffman Blizzard
May 2009 issue

Birds, Brush and Fire

Researchers work on bringing balance back to the Brush Country.

Story by Mary O. Parker
April 2009 issue

Take Your Kid Fishing with Neighborhood Fishin' in Texas

Your fave fishing hole is probably closer than you think.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
March 2009 issue

Bowfin Fish: Monsters From the Dinosaur Age Lurk in Texas Waters

The bowfin isn’t really a trout, but it does date from the Jurassic period of the Mesozoic Era.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
December 2008 issue

The History of Enchanted Rock

The story of Enchanted Rock begins 1.1 billion years ago, when two continents collided.

Story by Katie Armstrong Nelson
August 2008 issue

The Shaman's Scribe: Preserving Texas Pictographs

Artist Forrest Kirkland helped preserve Texas pictographs by painting meticulous reproductions.

Story by E. Dan Klepper
July 2008 issue

10 Best Beaches of the Texas Coast

Whether you want to bird-watch, fish, camp or simply escape, we've got the beach for you.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
May 2008 issue

All About the Sand Dollar

Scour the beach for these intricate skeletal remains.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
October 2007 issue

Herding Blue Catfish at Lake Buchanan

A Lake Buchanan catfishing trip takes an unexpected “tern.”

Story by Larry D. Hodge
January 2007 issue

Technology for the Electronic Angler

Technology can greatly enhance the fishing experience — but only if you read the manual.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
September 2006 issue

Find Well-Stocked Texas Ponds Close to Home

Frequent stockings keep fishing hot in urban areas.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
August 2006 issue

Catch Ocean-Loving Red Drum in Fresh Water at Texas Cooling Lakes

A typically saltwater fish provides some of the best freshwater fishing in the state.

By Larry D. Hodge