All Parks Articles

May 2015 issue

Arts in the Parks Initiatives Bring Creativity Outside

Texas State Parks are perfect places to get inspired.

Story by Chris Holmes
April 2015 issue

Photographer Jim Bones Sees Big Bend in a Different Light

Loss of sight caused the photographer to take a more impressionistic angle.

Story by Earl Nottingham
January/February 2015 issue

State Parks Embrace Measures to Protect Dark Skies at Night

Texas is becoming a national leader in the dark sky movement.

Story by Rob McCorkle
January/February 2015 issue

McKinney Falls: After the Flood

The state park in Austin is recovering from 2013's damaging deluge.

Story by Stephen Garrett
January/February 2015 issue

Terry Hershey: Force of Nature

Terry Hershey's environmental activism changed Houston and sparked conservation in Texas.

Story by Lydia Saldaña
August/September 2014 issue

Ranch of Pioneer Texas Family Became Part of Government Canyon

Kallisons started store in San Antonio, had ranch outside town.

Story by Nick Kotz
May 2014 issue

These Seven Survival Tips Could Save You

If you're lost in the wild, taking these steps are key to staying alive.

Story by Dawn Bello
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
October 2013 issue

Explore The World Beneath Your Feet at Colorado Bend State Park

Colorado Bend State Park offers adventure above and below the ground.

Story by Tara Humphreys
January/February 2013 issue

A Photographer Captures The Beauty of Texas By Night

Star-filled images from across the state show a different side of familiar landscapes.

Story and photos by Chase Fountain
December 2012 issue

Civilian Conservation Corps Created Iconic State Park Infrastructure

The CCC used native materials and thoughtful design to build features of state parks.

Story by Russell Roe
July 2012 issue

Lasers Remove Graffiti From Ancient Rock Art at Hueco Tanks

Conservators calibrated the beam to strip spray paint without touching the pigment beneath.

Story by Russell Roe
December 2011 issue

Long-Tailed Weasels Are Stealthy, Fearless Hunters

Weasels are rarely seen cousins of skunks and badgers.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
July 2011 issue

A Photographer Seeks Water Landscapes in Texas Parks

Texas water is beautiful, from cypress-filled Caddo Lake to the flowing springs of Gorman Falls.

Story and photos by Earl Nottingham
March 2011 issue

'Epic' Mountain Bike Trails at Big Bend Ranch

Big Bend Ranch trail earns mountain bike honors.

Story by Karen Hoffman Blizzard
February 2011 issue

Lakes On Fire: O.H. Ivie is a ‘Hot’ Sharelunker-Filled Lake

Follow the clues to uncover the next ‘hot’ ShareLunker-filled lake.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
January 2011 issue

Texas Landscapes and Wildlife Make It a Photographer's State

Seven natural regions, a migratory bird superhighway, and 100-plus public places to shoot.

Story by Earl Nottingham
September 2010 issue

Hiking Texas' Palo Duro Canyon

Our own ‘Grand Canyon,' Palo Duro Canyon State Park paints a vivid surprise in the Panhandle.

Story by Cynthia Walker Pickens
March 2010 issue

Six Tips for Family Hikes That Keep Kids Happy on the Trail

Start small, pack more snacks than you think you need and leave the phones behind.

Story by Bernadette Noll
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