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Melissa Gaskill

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A white adobe lodge, featuring a courtyard with wooden chair seating around a firepit
April 2025 Issue

Historic Indian Lodge Gets a 21st Century Facelift

The lodge in Davis Mountains State Park reopens in spring 2025 after renovations

Story by Melissa Gaskill
boy standing next to seated woman - black and white photo
January/February 2023 Issue

The History of Mother Neff State Park

More than 100 years ago, the park was of the first in the Texas State Park System

Story by Melissa Gaskill
George Bristol standing in front of a stone structure at a state park
March 2023 Issue

Advocate George Bristol Is Making Sure Parks Have Money

He helped fix the sales tax on sporting goods so that TPWD gets its full allocation.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
A grey blue cabin in the woods at Bob Sandlin State Park.
August 2007 Issue

The Best Cabins in Texas State Parks

These shelters will help you take the rough out of “roughing it."

Story by Melissa Gaskill
Highschool actors in halloween costumes at the Trail of Terror in Lockhart State Park.
October 2026 Issue

Texas State Parks Are the Place to Be for Halloween

Find some "park-tical magic" this fall at your local state park.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
Multiple kayakers on a lake in the city.
July 2026 Issue

Grab a Paddle and Hit the Water in Texas’ Urban Areas

Waterways provide a slice of nature in our state's most populous cities.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
the invasive lionfish swimming against a purple background
December 2013 Issue

Invasive Lionfish Are Spreading Fast in the Gulf

Can we eat our way out of the latest invasive problem?

Story by Melissa Gaskill
Two women holding fish.
August/September 2022 Issue

Texas Lady Anglers Has an Event for Every Level of Experience

The group helps women overcome common obstacles and find community in the sport.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
July 2024 cover of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, depicting a beach chair and the words 'The Beach Issue' written on the sand
July 2024 Issue

Sun-Kissed Shores: A Guide to the Texas Coast

Explore 367 miles of coastline where barrier islands and bays meet bustling cities and small towns.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
Blurred cars in front of building in downton Georgetown.
October 2022 Issue

Swim, Dine and Escape the Crowds in Georgetown

This picturesque getaway is just a few minutes outside of Austin.

Story by Melissa Gaskill