Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine

People backpacking through the Guadalupe Mountains.

Adventure & Recreation

Texas Backpacking Is Underrated — So We Set Out To Hike Some Of Our State's Best Overnight Trails

We report back from Texas' longest continuous hiking route to its tallest peak.

Story by Eva Frederick

Volunteers digging up native plants for rescue.

Wildlife & Conservation

The Native Plant Rescue Project Saves Wild Texas Vegetation

The nonprofit scoops up plants before bulldozers clear the land.

Story by Robyn Ross

Wildlife & Conservation

Texas Ranching Family Is Restoring Native Grasslands

Bringing back the prairie for wildlife, cattle and future generations.

Story by Lydia Saldaña

Wildlife & Conservation

Two Elusive Quail Species Are In Trouble. What's Behind The Quiet Quail Crises?

TPWD and collaborators are working to study and support these treasured wild birds.

Story by Erin Wunderlich

Hunter grilling game for hungry hunters.

Hunting

Texas Hunting Season Unfolds One Camp Breakfast at a Time

A chef relishes the tradition of feeding hungry hunters.

Story by Josh Crumpton

Parks

Highschool actors in halloween costumes at the Trail of Terror in Lockhart State Park.

Texas State Parks Are the Place to Be for Halloween

Find some "park-tical magic" this fall at your local state park.

Story by Melissa Gaskill

Bats flying over Kickapoo Cavern State Park

Take A Trip Into Cave Country at Kickapoo Cavern State Park

Watch bats, tour a wild cave and hike several trails at this rugged destination.

Story by Shayne Wollam

Hiking 100 Miles Through Big Bend Ranch State Park Story by Tyler Priest
New Texas State Parks Will Bring More Hiking, Camping and Scenic Views Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
Inks Lake State Park Offers a World of Watery Fun Story by Pam LeBlanc

Wildlife & Conservation

Photo Essay: Texas Creeks Flow Through Our Landscapes, Imaginations and Outdoor Experiences

TPWD photographer Chase Fountain finds beauty in our state's small streams.

Story and photos by Chase Fountain

Texas Spiny Lizards Keep Us Company in the Backyard

These little dragons are cute and charismatic neighbors.

Story by Sheryl Smith-Rodgers

Ask A Grackle: Why Do You Spend So Much Time in Parking Lots? Story by The Grackle
Playas Are Essential for Wildlife and Aquifer Recharge in Texas Panhandle Story by Joseph Richards
Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area Built Wetlands to Clean Water Using Natural Filtration Story by Russell Roe

Travel & Culture

Mesa de Anguila at Big Bend National Park

Terlingua Offers Unequaled Access To Big Bend

Mountains, desert and river meet in this quirky West Texas town.

Story by Pam LeBlanc

Pecos River Crossing Was the Graveyard of Cattlemen’s Hopes

Horsehead Crossing was a place of bones and blood on the river for cattle drivers and settlers.

Story by Shannon King

South Padre Island’s Beaches, Wildlife and Fishing Make It a Top Outdoor Destination Story by Eva Frederick
With Outdoors Galore, It’s Time You Got to Know Del Rio Story by Eva Frederick
The Butterfield Overland Mail Route Crossed the Frontier and Connected the Country Story by Shannon King

Fishing

Spearfishing the San Marcos River for Invasive Catfish

Full-immersion fishing takes hold in a Texas river plagued by an unwanted species.

Story by Ryan Gossen

Recipe: Snapper Ceviche With Watermelon

This unconventional ceviche makes the summer heat feel more bearable.

Danielle Prewett

If You Can’t Make the Federal Red Snapper Season, Fishing in State Waters Proves Productive Story by Anietra Hamper
A Floating Shack Serves as Home Base for a Fishing Weekend in the Laguna Madre Story by Judson Vail
Kayak Fishing for Spanish Mackerel Promises Fast Action and Good Eating Story by Chris Castro

Hunting

A peregrine falcon takes flight from Matthew Reidy's hand.

Meet the Falconers, Who Hunt With the Help of Birds of Prey

The ancient art of falconry takes flight in the modern world.

Story by Joseph Richards

Two people using binoculars to look at wildlife in a canyon at sunset.

One Man’s Quest to Hunt and Eat Texas' Invasive Species

Nutria nachos, anyone? Eating the invaders takes a bite out of an ecological problem.

Story by Brandon Weaver

He’s Smoked All Kinds of Meat. Now He’s Learning to Hunt Them First Story by Evan LeRoy
Hunting Alligators Involves Excitement, Danger and a Lot of Mud Story by Jon Steele
Bowhunters Embrace the Craftsmanship and Culture of Traditional Equipment Story and photos by Russell A. Graves

Adventure & Recreation

A tornado touching down behind some trees.

Panhandle Storm Chasers Pursue Texas-Size Tornados

Wedged between arid mountains to the west and the humid gulf region, Texas breeds big twisters.

Story and photos by Russell A. Graves

Multiple kayakers on a lake in the city.

Grab a Paddle and Hit the Water in Texas’ Urban Areas

Waterways provide a slice of nature in our state's most populous cities.

Story by Melissa Gaskill

Two Bike Riders Find Urban Adventure Along Fort Worth’s Trail System Story by Brandon Weaver
From Urban Strolls to Mountain Peaks, Texas Cities Offer Something for Every Type of Hiker Story by Dan Oko
Josie Gutierrez of Latino Outdoors Loves Taking People Camping Story by Louie Bond

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