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hiking trail through the woods with bridge
November 2013 issue

Lone Star Walkabout: Northeast Texas Trail

A hiker sets off to be the first to walk the 130-mile Northeast Texas Trail.

Story by Cameron Dodd
Long tailed weasel Larry Ditto_70K8618
December 2011 issue

Long-Tailed Weasels Are Stealthy, Fearless Hunters

Weasels are rarely seen cousins of skunks and badgers.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
Padre Island Beach - man fishing at sunrise
June 2010 issue

The Ballad of Billy Sandifer, Coastal Protector of Padre Island

Vietnam vet finds new life of coastal conservation.

Story and photos by John Jefferson
Mountain biker in red trailing behind other bikers with hills in the background
November 2009 issue

Mountain Biking Dream Ride at Big Bend Ranch

Backcountry bike trek through Fresno Canyon will take you out of the ordinary and into ‘the zone.’

Story by Karen Hoffman Blizzard
Franklin Mountain State Park picnic pavilion
February 2009 issue

Prime Picnic Spots at Texas State Parks

Check out these scenic sites for every month of the year.

Story by Mary O. Parker
Palo Duro Canyon with sun reflecting off a cloud
October 2007 issue

Artist Georgia O’Keeffe Drew Inspiration From Palo Duro Canyon

Artist Georgia O’Keeffe spent her formative years drawing inspiration from Palo Duro Canyon.

Story by Dan Oko
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