Park Spotlight

Seminole Canyon Pictographs
April 2023 Issue

Seminole Canyon Pictographs Reveal Clues to an Ancient Culture

Experts call the rock imagery "the oldest library in North America."

Story by Russell Roe
rock climbing at Hueco Tanks State Park
January/February 2023 Issue

Texas' Hueco Tanks State Park is Legendary for Rock Climbing

Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is the birthplace of modern bouldering.

Story 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
three people backpacking through the trails of pedernales falls
January/February 2023 Issue

Trials of the Trail: Backpacking Pedernales Falls

Wool socks, teenagers and other mysteries of life on a Pedernales Falls backpacking trip.

Story by Cory Chandler
Prescribed Burn of overgrowth in Texas woods
January/February 2023 Issue

Wildlife and Humans are Feeling the Heat of Texas Wildfires

Drought, wildfires and heat waves pose challenges for a rare bird and toad.

Story by Ben Ikenson
boy standing next to seated woman - black and white photo
January/February 2023 Issue

The History of Mother Neff State Park

More than 100 years ago, the park was of the first in the Texas State Park System

Story by Melissa Gaskill
Dinosaur Valley statues keeping watch over Dinosaur Valley State Park
January/February 2023 Issue

Dinosaur Sculptures Greet Visitors at Dinosaur Valley State Park

1964 World’s Fair statues stand watch over state park.

Story by Scott Chamness
Two surfers on a beach.
November 2022 Issue

Surf the Fish Pass Jetties at Mustang Island State Park

This legendary spot can produce waves that wouldn’t look out of place in California.

Story by Russell Roe
Kronkosky State Natural Area with a hill in the background an a river running through a field of trees
June 2020 Issue

The Future Looks Bright for Texas State Parks

These five new dream-worthy properties will one day be open to the public.

Story by Louie Bond
rocky terrain with cacti and with a person in a canoe on the river in the background
August/September 2018 Issue

Landowners and Conservation Groups Play 'Devils Advocate' To Preserve Texas' Most Pristine River

The remote and beautiful Devils River is a Texas treasure.

Story by Tom Harvey
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