Family

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
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
Fishing Pier at Inks Lake State Park
June 2006 Issue

Fishing Hot Spots in Texas State Parks

Angling in Texas State Parks is fun, free, and you don’t need a fishing license.

Story by Larry D. Hodge
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