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view of the mountains at Davis Mountains State Park
May 2023 Issue

Five Texas State Parks with a Great View

You don't want to miss the scenery at these Texas state parks.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
A river cutting through the brushy landscape of Palo Pinto State Park
May 2023 Issue

Palo Pinto State Park Promises a Nature-Filled Getaway

Texas' newest state park a jewel for the ‘hill country of the north.'

Story by Lydia Saldaña
Car driving through tall trees at a texas state park
May 2023 Issue

Your Favorite Texas State Park Awaits

Make a wish list, then find that park of your dreams.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Man in red shirt walking towards an arched tree that covers the trail at Lake Corpus Christi’s Catfish Point Trail
April 2023 Issue

Find Beauty In The Details of Lake Corpus Christi’s Catfish Point Trail

The rambling Catfish Point Trail showcases the Tamaulipan Thornscrub ecosystem.

Story by Josie Gunter
Person in a red shirt hiking Lake Colorado City Trail with catci and trees surrounding the trail
March 2023 Issue

Wide-Open Spaces: Lake Colorado City’s Roadrunner Loop Trail

West Texas park offers cactus and lake views.

Story by Russell Roe
Government Canyon State Natural Area Trail
March 2023 Issue

Leave No Trace 2.0: Thoughtful Actions Can Minimize Your Impact on Nature

As Texans rush to play outdoors, thoughtful actions can minimize the impact on nature.

Story by Dan Oko
Rock formations at Inks Lake state park
January/February 2023 Issue

Inks Lake State Park Has Some of the Oldest Geology in Texas

Find some of the oldest geology in Texas at this Hill Country state park.

Story by Jamie Langham
First Day Hikers walking down a Texas State park trail
January/February 2023 Issue

Start the New Year With a First Day Hike in Texas State Parks

Events are designed to help introduce people of all skill levels to the outdoors.

Story by Stephanie Salinas Garcia
Dinosaur Valley statues keeping watch over Dinosaur Valley State Park
January/February 2023 Issue

Dinosaur Sculptures Greet Visitors at Dinosaur Valley State Park

1964 World’s Fair statues stand watch over state park.

Story by Scott Chamness
rock climbing at Hueco Tanks State Park
January/February 2023 Issue

Texas' Hueco Tanks State Park is Legendary for Rock Climbing

Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is the birthplace of modern bouldering.

Story by Russell Roe
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