Natural Wonders

Devil's Sinkhole with a view of the horizon.
July 2023 Issue

Devil's Sinkhole Serves as a Portal to an Underground World

The hole in the ground houses bats and lots of lore.

By Russell Roe
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
4x5 Film positive of mountians in West Texas
April 2015 Issue

Photographer Jim Bones Sees Big Bend in a Different Light

Loss of sight caused the photographer to take a more impressionistic angle with his images.

Story by Earl Nottingham
diver warning
December 2011 Issue

Southwest Texas: Nation’s Deepest Underwater Cave System

The nation’s deepest known underwater cave system lures expert divers.

Story by Rae Nadler-Olenick
sinkhole surrounded by brush and cacti
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
Palo Duro Canyon with sun reflecting off a cloud
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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