Family

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
A man reads a magazine with a group of birders behind him
May 2024 Issue

How To Thrive As An SOB (Spouse Of A Birder)

Suggestions for friends and partners of true birders.

By Kim Marvel
A young person shows off a fish
April 2024 Issue

Ask a Warden: What Are Some Ways to Introduce My Family to Fishing?

Texas Game Warden Wei-Wei Lin offers tips on getting started.

By Wei-Wei Lin
Illustration of a child with a balloon
April 2024 Issue

I'm a Park Ranger and New Mother. Can I Raise an Outdoors Kid?

Introducing children to the outdoors can seem like an overwhelming task, but it's worth it.

By Elizabeth Mary-Agpalo
Guide and children wear solar glasses to view the solar eclipse
March 2024 Issue

Texas Prepares For Total Solar Eclipse

The event will be a natural phenomenon like no other.

Story by Katie Raney
Sam Holm and Family in Palo Duro Canyon State Park jumping as a family holding hands
March 2024 Issue

Fun Family Photo Wins State Parks Photo Contest Grand Prize

The yearlong contest drew more than 6,000 entries.

Story by Bob Edwards and Chase Fountain
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March 2024 Issue

Ask A Grackle: Some (Bad) Advice on Lice

Don't trust the Grackle's tips for getting rid of the itchy critters.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
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
GOSH 2023 Participants photos in a collage
November 2023 Issue

Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH) 2023 is a Wrap!

Hundreds of Texans participated in our statewide scavenger hunt

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
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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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