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A biker rides on dirt railsway
May 2024 Issue

Biking the Rails at State Trailways

Converted railways offer safe and scenic trail adventures for riders at state parks.

By Jessica Alexander
Lockhart High School theatre students pose at the entrance to Lockhart State Park's Haunted Trails
October 2023 Issue

Do You Dare Brave Lockhart State Park's Haunted Trails?

State park teams with high school theater department to host the Trail of Terror.

By Nathan Adams
A hiker walks the Bluebird trail at Ray Roberts Lake state park
August/September 2023 Issue

Hiking Ray Roberts Lake State Park's Bluebird Trail

Greenbelt Unit's trail is a great place to see and hear songbirds.

Story by Eva Frederick
CCC Pavillion next to lake with sun setting behind it
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
Climbing at Lake Mineral Wells state park
November 2023 Issue

Climbing the Cliffs of Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Climbers can explore the park's caves, crevices and narrow passageways.

Story by Russell Roe
A woman hikes the Canyon Rim trail at Seminole Canyon state park
October 2023 Issue

Stories in Stone: Hiking Seminole Canyon's Canyon Rim Trail

Distance: 4 miles • Difficulty Level: 4/5 • Approximate Time: 1.5-2 hours one way

By Kristen Tibbetts
Sunset over the fields in Chaparral Wildlife Management Area
July 2025 Issue

Chaparral Wildlife Management Area Captures the Subtle Magic of South Texas Brush Land

"The Chap" is a celebrated destination for hunting, hiking, camping and bird-watching.

Story by Eva Frederick
foggy lake with trees in the background
March 2024 Issue

Fishing for Bass Without a Boat

Texas anglers can find success fishing for largemouths from the bank or a kayak.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
Two women in field in south Texas hunting dove with shotguns and a dog
August/September 2025 Issue

Dawn of the Dove Hunter

A mentored hunt provides the tools for a successful harvest.

Story and photos by Maegan Lanham
Man riding an e-bike with a gun while hunting.
December 2025 Issue

Texas Hunters Are Hopping on E-bikes to Stalk Deer, Turkeys and More

The bikes make it easier to sneak up on game and travel long distances.

Story by Pam LeBlanc