All Adventure & Recreation Articles

July 2006 issue

Top 10 Texas Boardwalks for Viewing Wildlife

From exotic birds to carnivorous plants, you never know what you might find under the boardwalk.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
July 2006 issue

Colorado River Delta Breeds Fish, Shrimp and Controversy in Matagorda Bay

Engineers rerouted the river 15 years ago. Biologists and anglers still argue over the result.

Story by Wendee Holtcamp
May 2006 issue

Hungry Insect Hordes Protect Texas Lakes by Attacking Giant Salvinia

Lilliputian insects may restrain giant salvinia better than humans can.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
March 2006 issue

Texas Has a Love/Hate Relationship With Carp — But There Is More to This Fish Than Meets the Eye

Carp were introduced to Texas in 1881, and we're still figuring out what to do with them.

Story by Mukhtar Farooqi
October 2005 issue

Certify Your Fish Scale in Texas Before the Big Catch

It's not a record fish until a certified scale says so.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
July 2005 issue

Top 10 Texas Swimming Holes

A springs fanatic picks his 10 favorites (plus a few honorable mentions)

Story by Joe Nick Patoski
February 2005 issue

Angler Shares Secrets To Catching Three 13-Pound Bass

Richard McCarty knows his way around a fishing boat — and the best bass lake in the state.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
February 2005 issue

Creating a New Fish Hatchery in Jasper, Texas

The new hatchery will produce 4 million fish annually.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
December 2004 issue

This Often-Overlooked Hill Country Cavern is a Year-Round Delight

Enjoy natural wonders and fascinating human history at Longhorn Cavern.

Story by Rob McCorkle
September 2003 issue

Doves and Honey Are Two Great Reasons to Visit Uvalde

A dove hunting excursion leads to discovery in South Texas.

Story by Susan L. Ebert
September 2003 issue

The Blue Elbow: There's Magic in This Texas Swamp

History and mystery meet at this cypress-lined bend of the Sabine River.

Story by Chester Moore Jr.