Central Texas

Two people holding up large fish that they caught.
March 2026 Issue

Minutes from San Antonio, Lakes Calaveras and Braunig Offer Trophy Red Drum

Texas fishing’s best-kept secret is half an hour from downtown San Antonio.

Story by Joseph Richards
Salamander swimming the green plants in Barton Springs
November 2025 Issue

Meet the Barton Springs Salamander, an Aquatic Austinite

This red-gilled resident dwells in the heart of the city.

Story by Gwendolyn Reed
Cozy glamping tent with lights.
August/September 2025 Issue

Hill Country Glamping Guide

“Roughing it” doesn’t have to be rough.

A sunrise with pink clouds over the lake.
December 2024 Issue

Find History and Outdoor Fun at Lake Brownwood State Park

Enjoy a present-day vacation amidst historic CCC architecture.

By Karina Kumar
a colorful mural depicts a cowboy and cowgirl standing on either side of a large red heart on a wall in Brady Texas
November 2024 Issue

Brady is a Small Town with a Big Heart

This town draws big crowds for hunting's country music and a goat cookoff.

Story by John H. Ostdick
San Antonio River Walk with a woman looking at a map of the river walk
March 2024 Issue

Visit (Or Re-Visit) the San Antonio River Walk

The historic waterway offers new opportunities for lovers of culture, nature and history.

Story by Traci Anderson
Hunters gather at the community pavilion for a chili lunch.
November 2018 Issue

Small-Town Goldthwaite Comes Alive With the Opening of Deer Season

Central Texas town's stores, restaurants and hotels benefit from hunting season.

Story by Whitney Bishop
Melanistic (Dark) deer stand in a field with trees.
November 2005 Issue

Melanistic (Dark) Deer In The Hill Country.

The opposite of albinos, melanistic deer can be found in a small segment of the Hill Country.

Story by Ben Rehder
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
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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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