Hill Country

An explorer looks up from inside Kickapoo Cavern
October 2023 Issue

The Underground World of Kickapoo Cavern Showcases Geologic Change

State park features caves formed over millions of years.

By Kristen Tibbetts
Vernal pool at Enchanted Rock
October 2023 Issue

Enchanted Rock's Ephemeral Ponds Host Diverse Life

Pools contain fairy shrimp, algae and endangered plants.

By Eva Frederick
Gorman Falls
August/September 2023 Issue

Gorman Falls: Chasing Waterfalls at Colorado Bend

Waterfall cascades down a 70-foot cliff, and is growing.

By Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
Woman fishing in Lake Buchanan for blue catfish
October 2007 Issue

Herding Blue Catfish at Lake Buchanan

A Lake Buchanan catfishing trip takes an unexpected “tern.”

Story by Larry D. Hodge
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