Hiking
Trials of the Trail: Backpacking Pedernales Falls
Wool socks, teenagers and other mysteries of life on a Pedernales Falls backpacking trip.
National Trails Day is the First Saturday in June
Every Texas trail leads to adventure.
Paddling Trails Offer Otherworldly Views at Caddo Lake
Launch your canoe from the shore of Caddo Lake State Park and enter a place of ethereal beauty.
Discover An Easy 1.3-Mile Hike at Purtis Creek State Park
Beaver Slide Nature Path offers lake views, a bird blind and, if you're lucky, actual beavers.
The Big Bend 100: A Hike Across Two West Texas Parks
Trailblazer creates the state’s longest backpacking route.
One Man's Walk Across Texas Is a Grand Adventure
Dave Roberts, 72, visits state parks and explores our state as part of a cross-country journey.
9 Texas State Parks Kids Love
Picks from a writer who visited every state park in Texas in a single year.
These Seven Survival Tips Could Save You
If you're lost in the wild, taking these steps are key to staying alive.
Long-Tailed Weasels Are Stealthy, Fearless Hunters
Weasels are rarely seen cousins of skunks and badgers.
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.
