Paddling

Horace Caldwell Pier Port Aransas
November 2026 Issue

Port Aransas Boasts Some of the State’s Best Fishing, Birding and Paddling

It's easy to get on "Island Time" in this top outdoor town.

Story by Dan Oko
People fishing from a pier at Bonham State Park
November 2026 Issue

At Bonham State Park, You Can Camp, Paddle and Unplug

Bonham's wealth of activities make it feel far bigger than its 302 acres.

Story by Russell A. Graves
Mesa de Anguila at Big Bend National Park
October 2026 Issue

Terlingua Offers Unequaled Access To Big Bend

Mountains, desert and river meet in this quirky West Texas town.

Story by Pam LeBlanc
An overhead view of a borad walk running through a marsh.
July 2026 Issue

Find Respite and Adventure at Remote Sea Rim State Park

Wildlife thrives at this coastal park where ocean and marsh merge.

Story by Gwendolyn Reed
Multiple kayakers on a lake in the city.
July 2026 Issue

Grab a Paddle and Hit the Water in Texas’ Urban Areas

Waterways provide a slice of nature in our state's most populous cities.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
A bridge going over the Llano river.
January/February 2026 Issue

Llano Has Lots to Offer for Bikers, Paddlers and Climbers

Head to this Hill Country town for parks, rivers, backroads and rocky landscapes.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
Foggy Steinhagen Reservoir at sunset.
January/February 2026 Issue

East Texas Wildlife Management Area Is a Watery Wonderland

Angelina-Neches/Dam B straddles an area between two rivers.

Story by Russell Roe
Dusk ushers in an ethereal fog at Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area.
October 2025 Issue

A Journey Along Texas' Storied Neches River

Four pieces of public land offer glimpses of the iconic East Texas river from top to bottom.

Story by Denise Viosca Gary
Pair of paddleboarders along a small cliff on the Brazos River
August/September 2025 Issue

Paddleboarding Down the Brazos

A stand-up paddleboard camping trip embraces river life along the John Graves Scenic Riverway.

Story by Brandon Weaver
Ariel shot of three kayakers on the Devils River
July 2025 Issue

Dancing With the Devils on a Trip Down Texas' Most Pristine River

New public land along the Devils River offers a do-it-yourself paddling opportunity.

Story by Eva Frederick
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