Great Outdoors

Palo Duro Canyon with sun reflecting off a cloud
October 02, 2025

Artist Georgia O’Keeffe Drew Inspiration From Palo Duro Canyon

Artist Georgia O’Keeffe spent her formative years drawing inspiration from Palo Duro Canyon.

Story by Dan Oko
An armadillo walks along a dappled-sunlit trail
October 02, 2025

Meet the Critters of Texas State Parks

Our public lands are where the wild things are.

Story by Susan Griswold
Climbing at Lake Mineral Wells state park
October 01, 2025

Climbing the Cliffs of Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Climbers can explore the park's caves, crevices and narrow passageways.

Story by Russell Roe
4x5 Film positive of mountians in West Texas
October 02, 2025

Photographer Jim Bones Sees Big Bend in a Different Light

Loss of sight caused the photographer to take a more impressionistic angle with his images.

Story by Earl Nottingham
Kevin Legrow In a tan cowboy hat helping other TPWD staff with an orange blindfold and a tag that reads 19
September 10, 2025

From Mortgage Banker to Wildlife Technician

How one man made a radical career change.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
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
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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