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'Epic' Mountain Bike Trails at Big Bend Ranch
Big Bend Ranch trail earns mountain bike honors.
Texas Landscapes and Wildlife Make It a Photographer's State
Seven natural regions, a migratory bird superhighway, and 100-plus public places to shoot.
Writers Give Texas Nature the Literary Treatment
Texas writers captivate nature lovers with imagery and history.
The Ballad of Billy Sandifer, Coastal Protector of Padre Island
Vietnam vet finds new life of coastal conservation.
Juan Cortina’s War on the Texas-Mexico Border: Bandit or Champion of Justice?
A shot fired outside a Brownsville saloon in 1859 set the Rio Grande ablaze for years.
The History of Enchanted Rock
The story of Enchanted Rock begins 1.1 billion years ago, when two continents collided.
The Shaman's Scribe: Preserving Texas Pictographs
Artist Forrest Kirkland helped preserve Texas pictographs by painting meticulous reproductions.
10 Best Beaches of the Texas Coast
Whether you want to bird-watch, fish, camp or simply escape, we've got the beach for you.
Many Freedmen Settlements Are Gone, but Not Forgotten
Freedmen settlements founded after the Civil War gave African Americans a taste of independence.
Artist Georgia O’Keeffe Drew Inspiration From Palo Duro Canyon
Artist Georgia O’Keeffe spent her formative years drawing inspiration from Palo Duro Canyon.
Top 10 Texas Boardwalks for Viewing Wildlife
From exotic birds to carnivorous plants, you never know what you might find under the boardwalk.
Colorado River Delta Breeds Fish, Shrimp and Controversy in Matagorda Bay
Engineers rerouted the river 15 years ago. Biologists and anglers still argue over the result.
Fishing Hot Spots in Texas State Parks
Angling in Texas State Parks is fun, free, and you don’t need a fishing license.
The Battle of Boots and Sandals
The bloodiest gunfight in the Old West happened in Laredo in 1886.
Karankawa Tribe Wrote Messages in Smoke
Mysterious Karankawa wore facial tattoos, wrestled competitively and sent letters through the sky.
This Often-Overlooked Hill Country Cavern is a Year-Round Delight
Enjoy natural wonders and fascinating human history at Longhorn Cavern.
Revisiting the Texas Gulf Coast Storm of 1919
The first Texas game wardens to die in the line of duty were trying to save people in a hurricane.
Doves and Honey Are Two Great Reasons to Visit Uvalde
A dove hunting excursion leads to discovery in South Texas.
