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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 in October.

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

The trail, found in the park's Greenbelt Unit, 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
David Yoskowitz interviewed by editor Russell Roe at a table with papers and a coffee cup
January/February 2023 Issue

New Leader of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Talks Parks, Economics and the PBS Show

David Yoskowitz sat down with Editor Russell Roe to answer questions about himself and the job.

Story by Russell Roe
Government Canyon State Natural Area Trail
March 2023 Issue

Leave No Trace 2.0: Thoughtful Actions Can Minimize Your Impact on Nature

As Texans rush to play outdoors, thoughtful actions can minimize the impact on nature.

Story by Dan Oko
Blind hikers explore the trails at Palmetto state park
November 2023 Issue

Blind Children Receive an Intro to Adventure at Palmetto State Park

Program offers kayaking, fire-starting and outdoor activities for those without sight.

Story by Kathryn Hunter
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
This land is your land written in script.
April 2022 Issue

Texas State Parks Contain The State’s Most Spectacular Natural Features

Parks showcase land from the canyons of the Caprock Escarpment to the cypress bayous of Caddo Lake.

Story and photos by Maegan Lanham
People playing doubles on a pickle ball court and the Lyndon B Johnson state park and historical site
March 2023 Issue

You Can Play Tennis at This State Park

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park offers recreation and history.

Story by Eva Frederick