Great Outdoors

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
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
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
camping gear on a beach
March 2024 Issue

When Packing For a Hiking Trip, Less is More

The less I bring, the more I enjoy the trip.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
camping gear on a beach
March 2024 Issue

When Packing For a Hiking Trip, Less is More

The less I bring, the more I enjoy the trip.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
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
Boat on O.H. Ivie Lake
March 2024 Issue

O.H. Ivie Lake Is on a Record Run for Big Bass

This Texas lake filled the ShareLunker books since 2021.

Story by Kirk McDonnell
two people outside of their camper van
January/February 2024 Issue

Camper Vans Offer an Experience Between a Tent and RV

The vehicle fills a different need, and its appeal lies in its functionality.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
Climbing at Lake Mineral Wells state park
November 2023 Issue

Climbing the Cliffs of Lake Mineral Wells State Park

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

Story by Russell Roe
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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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