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Maegan Lanham

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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
Man in red shirt walking towards an arched tree that covers the trail at Lake Corpus Christi’s Catfish Point Trail
April 2023 Issue

Find Beauty In The Details of Lake Corpus Christi’s Catfish Point Trail

The rambling Catfish Point Trail showcases the Tamaulipan Thornscrub ecosystem.

Story by Josie Gunter
People backpacking through the Guadalupe Mountains.
October 2026 Issue

Texas Backpacking Is Underrated — So We Set Out To Hike Some Of Our State's Best Overnight Trails

We report back from Texas' longest continuous hiking route to its tallest peak.

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
woman fishing from a blue kayak with her paddle across her lap
March 2023 Issue

Leased River Access Sites Open Opportunities to Fish and Paddle

TPWD works with landowners to offer access along the Colorado, Brazos and more.

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
columbus-live-oak
June 2024 Issue

Columbus Spreads Its Branches as the City of Oaks

Town harbors big trees and a role in Texas history.

By Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
a colorful mural depicts a cowboy and cowgirl standing on either side of a large red heart on a wall in Brady Texas
November 2024 Issue

Brady is a Small Town with a Big Heart

This town draws big crowds for hunting's country music and a goat cook-off.

Story by John H. Ostdick