History

August/September 2014 Issue

Ranch of Pioneer Texas Family Became Part of Government Canyon

Kallisons started store in San Antonio, had ranch outside town.

Story by Nick Kotz
May 2013 Issue

The Transformation of Aquarena Springs

How a beloved, decaying theme park became a world-class nature center.

Story by Lindsay C. Sansom
December 2012 Issue

Red Wolves Had Their Last Stand in Texas

America’s ‘other wolf’ was reintroduced to the wild after a last-ditch roundup in Texas.

Story by Russell Roe
July 2011 Issue

Protecting Magical Hill Country Spring Jacob's Well

The power and irresistible draw of Jacob's Well inspire protection of the cave and springs.

Story by Joe Nick Patoski
May 2011 Issue

Cowgirl Hallie Stillwell Earns Her Spurs

Tough-as-nails cowgirl tackled the wilds of Big Bend ranch country.

Story by E. Dan Klepper
May 2010 Issue

Caesar Kleberg Was a Ranching and Conservation Pioneer

With sprawling King Ranch, Kleberg became a leader in Texas wildlife management.

Story by Eileen Mattei
November 2009 Issue

Repairing Mother Nature: J. David Bamberger

Leopold Conservation Award Winner turns ‘worst ranch in Texas’ into conservation showcase

Story by Tom Harvey
October 2008 Issue

The Legend of Old Rip, a Horned Lizard That Survived in a Cornerstone

Did he really survive for 31 years in the courthouse walls?

Story by Teresa S. Newton
January 2008 Issue

Sinkholes: When the Earth Opens

While sinkholes occasionally swallow homes and roads, they also play a positive role as wildlife hab

Story by Russell A. Graves
October 2007 Issue

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
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