Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine
Parks
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
Adventure & Recreation
From Urban Strolls to Mountain Peaks, Texas Cities Offer Something for Every Type of Hiker
You’ll find something special along all these urban trails.
Story by Dan Oko
Adventure & Recreation
Two Bike Riders Find Urban Adventure Along Fort Worth’s Trail System
Cowtown route visits iconic mountain bike trails and city’s notable and diverse landmarks.
Story by Brandon Weaver
Adventure & Recreation
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
Travel & Culture
Recipe: Rajas Poblanas Shrimp Tacos with Charred Corn Crema
These fresh and delicious tacos combine Texas seasonal staples of corn, chiles and shrimp.
Story by Carlos Guerra
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Parks
Hiking 100 Miles Through Big Bend Ranch State Park
Three backpackers find “roses and thorns” in Texas’ biggest state park.
Story by Tyler Priest
A State Park Road Trip Keeps a Kid Happy
Who needs a playground? Texas state parks harbor caves, creeks, dinosaurs and bison.
Story by Stephanie Salinas Garcia- 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
- Inks Lake State Park Offers a World of Watery Fun Story by Pam LeBlanc
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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
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Travel & Culture
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
The outdoor capital of the Panhandle welcomes adventure seekers.
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
- U.S. Army Once Deployed Camels in Texas Story by Shannon King
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Fishing
Paddlefish Project Paying Off
East Texans may no longer find themselves up a creek (or river) without a paddlefish.
Story by Eva Frederick
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
- This Kid Teaches Other Kids How to Fish Story by Madelyn Perez
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Hunting
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
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Adventure & Recreation
North America’s Deepest Underwater Cave Holds a Deadly Fascination for Cave Divers
A portal to untold depths hides scars of tragedy at Phantom Springs Cave in West Texas.
Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
Comfort Camping: Older Campers Find Ways to Adapt to Physical Limitations As They Age
Thicker sleeping pads, cots and fans make a difference for older folks who want to sleep in a tent.
Story by Dyanne Fry Cortez- Best State Parks for Summertime Swimming By Pam LeBlanc
- Teen Bikers Took the Ride of a Lifetime Across Texas in 1974 By Forrest M. Mims III
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