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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
children using water colors at Galveston Island State Park
May 2015 Issue

Arts in the Parks Initiatives Bring Creativity Outside

Texas State Parks are perfect places to get inspired.

Story by Chris Holmes
A woman takes a break from hiking to admire a waterhole at Colorado Bend State Park
October 2013 Issue

Explore The World Beneath Your Feet at Colorado Bend State Park

Colorado Bend State Park offers adventure above and below the ground.

Story by Tara Humphreys
View of sunset, water and cliff faces.
July 2011 Issue

A Photographer Seeks Water Landscapes in Texas Parks

Texas water is beautiful, from cypress-filled Caddo Lake to the flowing springs of Gorman Falls.

Story and photos by Earl Nottingham
Walter Fondren III in a cowboy hat, glasses and flannel shirt
March 2011 Issue

Walter Fondren lll: A Legion of Legacies

From football to fishing, coastal conservationist Walter Fondren III always went the extra yard.

Story by Larry Bozka
Family Hike in the hill country coming up a hill on a trail
March 2010 Issue

Six Tips for Family Hikes That Keep Kids Happy on the Trail

Start small, pack more snacks than you think you need and leave the phones behind.

Story by Bernadette Noll
Fishing Tackle
April 2009 Issue

Take Your Kid Fishing with Neighborhood Fishin' in Texas

Your fave fishing hole is probably closer than you think.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
Sand Dollars on a stick
May 2008 Issue

All About the Sand Dollar

Scour the beach for these intricate skeletal remains.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
Rat snake in lush green grass
February 2008 Issue

Rat Snake: Agility and an Appetite

This non-venomous serpent has a taste for eggs - and it can climb almost anything.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
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July 2006 Issue

Colorado River Delta Breeds Fish, Shrimp and Controversy in Matagorda Bay

Engineers rerouted the river 15 years ago. Biologists and anglers still argue over the result.

Story by Wendee Holtcamp
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