Big Thicket

Cypress trees rise out of the bayou in the Big Thicket
July 2024 Issue

Big Thicket Protects a Rich Wildness of Nature

National preserve contains longleaf pines, cypress-lined bayous and carnivorous plants.

Story by Denise Viosca Gary
Marsh wren siting on a stem of cattail stem
December 2014 Issue

Beaumont: Mixing Birds and Gators, Oil and Water

Successful pairings of odd combinations lead to a fascinating stay in Southeast Texas.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
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The October 2024 cover of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, featuring a surfer riding a wave along the Texas Gulf Coast

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