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Rock formations at Inks Lake state park
January/February 2023 Issue

Inks Lake State Park Has Some of the Oldest Geology in Texas

Find some of the oldest geology in Texas at this Hill Country state park.

Story by Jamie Langham
rock climbing at Hueco Tanks State Park
January/February 2023 Issue

Texas' Hueco Tanks State Park is Legendary for Rock Climbing

Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is the birthplace of modern bouldering.

Story by Russell Roe
A person walking the trail at Beaver Slide Nature Path overlayed with a map of the trail
March 2022 Issue

Discover An Easy 1.3-Mile Hike at Purtis Creek State Park

Beaver Slide Nature Path offers lake views, a bird blind and, if you're lucky, actual beavers.

Story by Russell Roe
Americana singer/songwriter Calder Allen prepares to cast his fly rod along the river
October 2024 Issue

Singer Calder Allen Finds His River Retreat

Rising singer/songwriter finds balance between his love of music and fly fishing.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
People swimming and paddling on the river.
July 2023 Issue

The Many Colors of Blanco

Lavender, emerald, indigo, crimson and cream lure wanderers to this Hill Country getaway.

By Louie Bond
A woman selects a colorful macaron cookie from a tray at Weatherford's Hometown Bakery
July 2024 Issue

Adventure, Eat, Repeat in Weatherford

North Texas town satisfies with quality biking, breakfast and baked goods.

Story by Brandon Weaver
Frisco RoughRiders mascot Deuce biking at Ray Roberts.
July 2023 Issue

Visit a State Park and a Ballpark for the Ultimate Doubleheader

Combine nature and baseball in a day for a complete summer outing.

By Nathan Adams
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March 2025 Issue

Palestine Celebrates Its Role as Dogwood Trails Capital of Texas

Pineywoods town holds spring events to salute the blooming tree.

Story by John H. Ostdick
a crowd of people taking pictures during the illumination of Goliad State Park’s Mission Espíritu Santo alter
April 2023 Issue

On The Same Day Each Year, A Religious Statue at Goliad is Illuminated — And We Still Don't Know Exactly Why

People travel to Mission Espíritu Santo every year to see the "Goliad Illumination."

Story by Eva Frederick
Covered Wagon in an open field.
November 2025 Issue

The Butterfield Overland Mail Route Crossed the Frontier and Connected the Country

The dangerous route passed through Texas in the 1850s.

Story by Shannon King