Boating

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May 2024 Issue

Ask a Warden: How Do I Keep My Family Safe While Boating?

Here are my top 5 water safety tips.

By Wei-Wei Lin
Climbing at Lake Mineral Wells state park
November 2023 Issue

Climbing the Cliffs of Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Climbers can explore the park's caves, crevices and narrow passageways.

Story by Russell Roe
Enjoy boating safely by wearing a life jacket
August/September 2023 Issue

Tips for Boaters to Stay Safe on the Water

Life jackets, other measures can save lives.

By TPWD Staff
Student in Palo Duro Canyon State Park perched on the canyon rim for a lesson in sketching scenery in 1944
May 2023 Issue

Flashback! A Photo Essay of Texas State Parks Through The Years

To celebrate our 100-year anniversary, we dove into our archives for photos of Texas State Parks.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Sea Rim State Park woman in a tent on a floating platform drinking a beverage
April 2023 Issue

Find a Southeast State of Mind in Port Arthur

The Gulf Coast town mixes it up with seafood, Janis Joplin history and a floating campsite.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
Two women paddle a tandem kayak
June 2016 Issue

The 11 Best Texas State Parks for Paddling

Get out on the water in cypress-lined swamps, beachy shorelines and pristine rivers.

Story by Dale Blasingame
Sandy shore of the Gulf coast with a grassy patch
July 2011 Issue

America's Sea: The Future of the Gulf

We all have a stake in the future of the Gulf of Mexico.

Story by Larry McKinney
giant salvinia growing in Caddo Lake
May 2005 Issue

Largemouth Bass Lakes Invaded by Noxious Aquatic Weeds

Giant salvinia threatens east Texas reservoirs.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
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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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