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Russell Roe

Articles

January/February 2023 Issue

Artists Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Texas State Parks

With paint and canvas, 30 artists create works to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas parks.

By Russell Roe
July 2023 Issue

Devil's Sinkhole Serves as a Portal to an Underground World

The hole in the ground houses bats and lots of lore.

By Russell Roe
February 24, 2025

The Future of Our Outdoors

Texas voters have a chance to approve a history-making $1 billion measure for state parkland.

By Russell Roe
January/February 2025 Issue

Palo Duro Is the 'Grand Canyon of Texas'

The state park attracts visitors with dramatic scenery, natural beauty and deep history.

By Russell Roe
July 2023 Issue

Tyler Men Paved the Way for Park Desegregation

Lawsuit made Tyler State Park a focal point in the fight for integration in the outdoors.

By Russell Roe
July 2023 Issue

Explore Lake Livingston's Boardwalk Trail

State park path takes you through the Pineywoods.

Story by Russell Roe
January/February 2024 Issue

Hiking Rim-to-Rim at Palo Duro Canyon

State park gets its own version of the classic Grand Canyon trek.

By Russell Roe
June 2025 Issue

CCC Built a Line of State Parks on U.S. 281. What Happened to Them?

Texas Gov. Pat Neff was planning for "a state park every 100 miles.”

Story by Russell Roe
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
April 2017 Issue

Best Campsites in Texas State Parks

Catch an ocean breeze or a canyon sunset in one of Texas’ best places to pitch a tent.

Story by Russell Roe and Luke Roe