All Travel & Culture Articles

January/February 2024 issue

History and Charm in Waxahachie

A weekend in the North Texas town brings a historic courthouse, lovely houses and movie sites.

Story by John H. Ostdick
November 2023 issue

Susana Cruz, Founder of Chicana in Nature, Welcomes Everyone to the Outdoors

Cruz' organization creates opportunities for people of color to learn about and enjoy the outdoors.

Story by Eva Frederick
October 2023 issue

The Gateway to Big Bend

It's time you get to know Presidio

By Eva Frederick
August/September 2023 issue

Bayou Bound: Marshall and Caddo Lake Offer Rich History and Woodland Beauty

Area features paddling, shopping and boogie-woogie.

Story by Russell Roe
August/September 2023 issue

An Eclipse Comes to Texas

Several state parks are in the path of totality.

By Katie Raney
July 2023 issue

The Many Colors of Blanco

Lavender, emerald, indigo, crimson and cream lure wanderers to this Hill Country getaway.

By Louie Bond
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
April 2023 issue

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
April 2023 issue

‘MA’ Ferguson Brought the Civilian Conservation Corps to Texas

Ferguson requested federal funding for dozens of CCC projects across the state.

Story by Walt Bailey
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
January/February 2023 issue

Texas Game Wardens Use Drones in Rescues, Arrest

Individuals found in Texas State Parks using drone technology.

Story by Lauren Hummert
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
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
November 2022 issue

Nonprofit City Kids Adventures Takes Students Outside

Founders Leticia and Leon McNeil see the outdoors as a classroom — and a source of hope.

Story by Melissa Gaskill
April 2019 issue

How to Photograph Sunbursts and Starbursts

Capturing rays of light requires a small aperture and the right conditions.

Story by Earl Nottingham
July 2016 issue

10 State Parks With Swimming Holes

Swimming holes can help you beat the heat.

Story by Dale Blasingame
December 2015 issue

Rivers of Song

Musical stories flow through Texas waterways.

Story by Russell Roe
April 2015 issue

Photographer Jim Bones Sees Big Bend in a Different Light

Loss of sight caused the photographer to take a more impressionistic angle with his images.

Story by Earl Nottingham
December 2014 issue

Beaumont: Mixing Birds and Gators, Oil and Water

Successful pairings of odd combinations lead to a fascinating stay in Southeast Texas.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers
August/September 2014 issue

Ranch of Pioneer Texas Family Became Part of Government Canyon

Kallisons started store in San Antonio, had ranch outside town.

Story by Nick Kotz