Day Trips

A father and daughter, both dressed in black wetsuits, carry blue surfboards into the water at Mustang Island
October 2024 Issue

A Dad and Daughter Make the Most of Texas' Flourishing Surf Scene

They learn to ride the waves as they prepare for Mustang Island's fickle, fabled surf break.

Story by Dan Oko
A pink and blue sky highlights the scrub-covered hills of the Franklin Mountains
October 2024 Issue

Escape the City Grind in El Paso's Franklin Mountains

State park offers scenic summits and miles of trails.

By Lydia Pagel
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
map of Waxahachie in the shape of a heart
January/February 2024 Issue

History and Charm in Waxahachie

A weekend in the North Texas town brings a historic courthouse, lovely houses and movie sites.

Story by John H. Ostdick
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
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
View of Enchanted Rock
December 2008 Issue

The History of Enchanted Rock

The story of Enchanted Rock begins 1.1 billion years ago, when two continents collided.

Story by Katie Armstrong Nelson
Boardwalk going over water into the woods at Martin Creek Lake in East Texas
July 2006 Issue

Top 10 Texas Boardwalks for Viewing Wildlife

From exotic birds to carnivorous plants, you never know what you might find under the boardwalk.

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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