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April 2024 Issue

Let's Go Camping! A Complete Guide

Here's what you need to know to plan a successful overnight stay at a Texas state park.

By Pam LeBlanc
People dancing at night with string lights above.
June 2026 Issue

Garner State Park’s Summer Dances Have Been Stealing Hearts for 80 Years

Park visitors sometimes find love while two-steppin’ under the stars at the iconic park dance.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
Inks lake surrounded by trees.
June 2026 Issue

Inks Lake State Park Offers a World of Watery Fun

Swim, splash and paddle at this Central Texas park.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
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June 2024 Issue

Best State Parks for Summertime Swimming

Beat the heat in natural swimming holes at these six parks.

By Pam LeBlanc
Two empty red canoes stand along the river shore at Devils River state natural area
November 2024 Issue

Paddle Camping Offers a Number of Advantages over Backpacking

Stop counting every ounce of gear and let your canoe do the heavy lifting.

Story and photos by Pam LeBlanc
A man and woman relax in lawn chairs on the beach at sunset with a campfire between them and a tent behind them.
December 2024 Issue

Sleeping Soundly in the Sand? Here's How

If you do it right, beach camping doesn't have to be a sticky, itchy, grainy mess.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
Pam LeBlanc sits on a rock overlooking the Devils River
July 2024 Issue

These Foods and Parks Pair Well Together

Explore these park-inspired cuisines on your next campout.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
Wearing a cowboy hat, sunglasses, t-shirt and shorts, Pam LeBlanc sits inside a hammock designed to look like the Texas state flag
August/September 2024 Issue

Hammocks Provide a Tree-Swinging Alternative to Tents

Camping off the ground has some advantages.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
Writer Pam Leblanc sits on a rock and eats from a freeze-dried meal pouch
October 2024 Issue

Yes, Dehydrated Meals Can Taste Good — Really!

These quick meals for backpackers don't taste like cardboard.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
Two people next to a red trailer
May 2024 Issue

Camping in Style in a Vintage Trailer

Trailers showcase the cozy and cool spaces of years past.

By Pam LeBlanc