Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine

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

Wildlife & Conservation

Helping the Guadalupe River Heal After a Flood

TPWD offers plants, monitors fish and, in some cases, suggests less is more.

Story by Robyn Ross

Wildlife & Conservation

Playas Are Essential for Wildlife and Aquifer Recharge in Texas Panhandle

More Texas ranchers are getting the message about the Panhandle's secret lakes.

Story by Joseph Richards

Ask a Grackle graphic with question, "Why did you divebomb a reporter?"

Wildlife & Conservation

Ask a Grackle: Why Did You Dive-Bomb a Reporter?

The incident made the cover of Texas Monthly.

Story by The Grackle

Wildlife & Conservation

East Texas Rancher’s Donation to the Texas Water Trust Will Help Preserve the Flow of Water Into Caddo Lake

The donation is a rare drop in the bucket for the program as our state faces water shortages.

Story by Eva Frederick

Parks

Fort Boggy State Park Leaves a Lasting Impression

Fort Boggy's serene landscapes are a photographer's paradise.

Story and photos by Chase Fountain

An overhead view of a borad walk running through a marsh.

Find Respite and Adventure at Remote Sea Rim State Park

Wildlife thrives at this coastal park where ocean and marsh merge.

Story by Gwendolyn Reed

Hiking 100 Miles Through Big Bend Ranch State Park Story by Tyler Priest
Cleburne State Park Is a Quiet Park With a Big Heart Story by Brandon Weaver
New Texas State Parks Will Bring More Hiking, Camping and Scenic Views Story by Morgan O'Hanlon

Wildlife & Conservation

Texas Fireflies Spark a Singular Sense of Wonder — And They're Surprisingly Diverse

Our state may have been the ancestral home of the beloved lightning bug.

Story by Shilo Urban

Scientists Dig Into Soil to Help the Houston Toad Make a Texas-Size Comeback

Texas' only endemic toad requires very specific conditions to thrive.

Story by Erin Wunderlich

A Great Texas Birding Classic Team Tallies Hundreds of Species on a Trek From Big Bend to the Coast Story by Jennifer Bristol
Third Annual Bird Bingo Contest Begins Story by TPWD Staff
Vireos Occupy a Special Place in the Texas Bird Landscape Story by Sneed B. Collard III

Travel & Culture

South Padre Island’s Beaches, Wildlife and Fishing Make It a Top Outdoor Destination

With its iconic blue water, the island is a favorite Texas getaway.

Story by Eva Frederick

A view of a park with trails, water, and a bridge.

With Outdoors Galore, It’s Time You Got to Know Del Rio

The border town abounds with birds, history and sparkling spring water.

Story by Eva Frederick

Canyon Serves as the Gateway to Palo Duro Story by Brandon Weaver
With a River and Pines, Bastrop Maintains Outdoorsy Appeal Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
Mineral Wells, the Wellness Capital of Texas, Embraces the Outdoors Story by Russell Roe

Fishing

If You Can’t Make the Federal Red Snapper Season, Fishing in State Waters Proves Productive

Hook, Line and Snapper

Story by Anietra Hamper

Person in a hat showing off a large fish.

A Floating Shack Serves as Home Base for a Fishing Weekend in the Laguna Madre

How much fish can you eat? A wildly productive weekend includes crab, shrimp, redfish and more.

Story by Judson Vail

Minutes from San Antonio, Lakes Calaveras and Braunig Offer Trophy Red Drum Story by Joseph Richards
Juglining Is a Simple but Effective Technique for Catching Catfish Story by Cory Byrnes
Recipe: Snapper Ceviche With Watermelon Danielle Prewett

Hunting

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

Austin barbecue chef has gone from the grill to the wild.

Story by Evan LeRoy

Hunting Alligators Involves Excitement, Danger and a Lot of Mud Story by Jon Steele
Hunting Elusive Scaled Quail in West Texas Isn't for the Faint of Heart Story by Josh Crumpton
Javelinas Are Having a Moment Story by Joseph Richards

Adventure & Recreation

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

Dusk ushers in an ethereal fog at Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area.

A Journey Along Texas' Storied Neches River

Four pieces of public land offer glimpses of the iconic East Texas river from top to bottom.

Story by Denise Viosca Gary

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
North America’s Deepest Underwater Cave Holds a Deadly Fascination for Cave Divers Story by Morgan O'Hanlon

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