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Frisco RoughRiders mascot Deuce biking at Ray Roberts. Frisco RoughRiders mascot Deuce biking at Ray Roberts.
July 2023 Issue

Texas Day/Night Doubleheader: A State Park and a Ballpark

Combine nature and baseball in a day for a complete summer outing.

By Nathan Adams
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March 2025 Issue

Palestine Celebrates Its Role as Dogwood Trails Capital of Texas

Pineywoods town holds spring events to salute the blooming tree.

Story by John H. Ostdick
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April 2025 Issue

Ennis Festival Welcomes Spring with Fields of Bluebonnets

The state Legislature designated Ennis the Official Bluebonnet City of Texas in 1997.

Story by Lerrin Johnson
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May 2025 Issue

Del Rio's Birding the Border Offers Insider Access to Bird Lovers

The three-day event connects birders with local landowners.

Story by Jen Shugert
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March 2025 Issue

Big Bend Discovery Yields Secrets of an Ancient Hunt

Hunting kit found in a cave offers a vivid glimpse into the region's history.

Story by Louie Bond
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August 01, 2025

The Goliad ‘Illumination’: Annual Occurrence Lights Up Religious Statue

The special event happens just once a year at Mission Espíritu Santo.

Story by Eva Frederick
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August/September 2025 Issue

Hamilton Puts on a Festival For the Love of Dove

The Hamilton County Dove Festival provides a rollicking kickoff ot bird hunting season.

Story by Eva Frederick
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June 2025 Issue

TPWD Launches New Podcast

Better Outside covers stories about conservation, recreation and the outdoors.

Story by TPWD Staff
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June 2025 Issue

Longview's Great Texas Balloon Race Offers High-Flying Magic

You don't have to go to New Mexico for a great balloon adventure.

Story by Maggie Berger
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June 2025 Issue

Snake Days Is an Annual Celebration of All Things Reptile and Amphibian

The "herpers" who attend form close-knit community of dedicated snake lovers.

Story by Eva Frederick