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Sunrise at a peninsula at Ray Roberts Lake.
April 2023 issue

Ray Roberts Lake: A Day in the Life of a State Park

Sunrise and sunset bookend a day of hiking, riding, fishing and camping.

Story by Whitney Bishop
a crowd of people taking pictures during the illumination of Goliad State Park’s Mission Espíritu Santo alter
April 2023 issue

The Goliad ‘Illumination’: Annual Occurrence Lights Up Religious Statue

The special event happens just once a year at Mission Espíritu Santo.

Story by Eva Frederick
Ma Ferguson portrait balck and white sitting in a chair with hands on lap
April 2023 issue

‘MA’ Ferguson Brought the Civilian Conservation Corps to Texas

Ferguson requested federal funding for dozens of CCC projects across the state.

Story by Walt Bailey
Montgomery Grey Banded Kingsnake
January/February 2023 issue

Painting Parks

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

By Russell Roe
Honey Creek flows along wooded banks
January/February 2023 issue

Conservation Deal Reached to Protect Honey Creek

TPWD acquires 515 acres for state natural area.

Purtis Creek pier lit up with people night fishing
June 2022 issue

Lighted Pier Enables Night Angling at Purtis Creek State Park

Catfish and crappie are plentiful — take them home for a tasty meal.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
Roberto Family running down a green hill in matching orange shirts with their campsite in the background.
June 2020 issue

This Family Was Saved by Camping

Couple builds special family relationships by visiting all Texas state parks.

Story by Whitney Bishop
field of small yellow flowers with a tent pitched next to a picnic table with a couple in the background near the tree line
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
A grey blue cabin in the woods at Bob Sandlin State Park.
August 2007 issue

The Best Cabins in Texas State Parks

These shelters will help you take the rough out of “roughing it."

Story by Melissa Gaskill
Inside Longhorn Cavern Looking towards the open sky.
December 2004 issue

This Often-Overlooked Hill Country Cavern is a Year-Round Delight

Enjoy natural wonders and fascinating human history at Longhorn Cavern.

Story by Rob McCorkle