Trails

A description of trails

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
Woman walking through a field on a trail with a map of the trail.
October 2022 Issue

Hike McKinney Falls’ Homestead Trail

History and natural beauty abound along this trail featuring a creek crossing.

Story by Russell Roe
Four men on a bike trail.
June 2022 Issue

National Trails Day is the First Saturday in June

Every Texas trail leads to adventure.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Children looking at sharks in an aquarium.
May 2022 Issue

South Texas Offers Nature, History and Lots of Sunshine

Take a road trip to the ocean, the river and the aquarium and more.

Story by Rushton Skinner
Person walking the South Llano River's Overlook Trail
April 2022 Issue

South Llano River State Park's Overlook Trail Offers An Eagle's Eye View of Hill Country

There's more to see at this famous state park beyond its namesake river.

Story by Russell Roe
Pink flower blossom
March 2022 Issue

Where to See Azaleas Bloom in East Texas

Azaleas and dogwoods arrive in mid-March and last six weeks. Here's where to catch the color.

Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Two young adults walking a trail. A map of the trail is superimposed on the photo.
January/February 2021 Issue

Explore Lake Mineral Wells State Park's Red Waterfront Trail

The trail follows the lake shore to a canyon of sandstone bluffs.

Story by Russell Roe
Three people walking a trail with hills in the background.
January/February 2021 Issue

New Hiking Guides Cover Lost Maples, Franklin Mountains

Each guide contains maps, highlights and trailhead directions.

Story by Louie Bond
Mountain bikers resting at the top of a hill
March 2011 Issue

'Epic' Mountain Bike Trails at Big Bend Ranch

Big Bend Ranch trail earns mountain bike honors.

Story by Karen Hoffman Blizzard
Family Hike in the hill country coming up a hill on a trail
March 2010 Issue

Six Tips for Family Hikes That Keep Kids Happy on the Trail

Start small, pack more snacks than you think you need and leave the phones behind.

Story by Bernadette Noll
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