Swimming

Kids sliding down the sand dunes at Monahans State Park
May 2023 Issue

These Are The Best Texas State Parks for Kids

Find parks that bring out the child in every visitor.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
biker on a trail at Tyler State Park with tall pines flanking the trail
April 2023 Issue

Bike Through the Pines of Tyler State Park

10 miles of trails that are perfect for mountain biking

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
Park ranger at Galveston Island State parks teaching children on the beach
August/September 2016 Issue

9 Texas State Parks Kids Love

Picks from a writer who visited every state park in Texas in a single year.

Story by Dale Blasingame
Blue Hole swimming hole in Georgetown, Texas
July 2016 Issue

10 State Parks With Swimming Holes

Swimming holes can help you beat the heat.

Story by Dale Blasingame
View of sunset, water and cliff faces.
July 2011 Issue

A Photographer Seeks Water Landscapes in Texas Parks

Texas water is beautiful, from cypress-filled Caddo Lake to the flowing springs of Gorman Falls.

Story and photos by Earl Nottingham
water running through Edward's plateau
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
People relaxing with chair in the water at Palmetto State Park
July 2005 Issue

Top 10 Texas Swimming Holes

A springs fanatic picks his 10 favorites (plus a few honorable mentions)

Story by Joe Nick Patoski
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The October 2024 cover of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine, featuring a surfer riding a wave along the Texas Gulf Coast

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