Exploring the Sky Islands of the Trans-Pecos
I’m maybe 10 miles from Baldy Peak in the Davis Mountains of far West ... Read More »
Meet Spike, the Toughest Tortoise in Texas
Spike had been in trouble before, but this time it was serious. It was ... Read More »
The Daytripper Gets Rejuvenated in Mineral Wells
The year 1880 was a momentous one for the town of Mineral Wells. It ... Read More »
Catch a Wave in Port Aransas
Horace Caldwell Pier in Port Aransas is one of many vacation destinations ... Read More »
Recovering Lost Memories at Brazos Bend State Park
When I was 11 years old, my parents put our family home in the suburbs of ... Read More »
‘Tis the Season for Hunting Seashells
Shell of a Good Time Winter is prime time to hunt seashells on the Texas ... Read More »
Hiking Through Houston’s Wild Frontier
Gnarled tree roots jut out of the narrow dirt path at every turn, making ... Read More »
27 Hours Lost in Big Bend Ranch: How One Man Survived a Hike Gone Wrong
As Jeff Hahn wedged his way into the old mining shack, he hoped that ... Read More »
The Solar Eclipse Lent an Air of Magic to Marfa’s Annual Bike Race
As the moon crept between the sun and the Earth, an unexpected chill ... Read More »
Get Lost in the Pine Forest of Bastrop and Buescher State Parks
The Texas State Parks system marks its 100th anniversary this year. ... Read More »
These Small Wonders Are the Panhandle’s Greatest Resource
American avocets take flight as the sun rises in the Texas Panhandle, ... Read More »
Chasing the Wind Across the Texas Panhandle
I was a high school senior in Amarillo when Mad About You—a TV show that ... Read More »
Trail Blazing in Wild Texas
Trail Mix Human-made paths offer access to the outdoors—through the woods, ... Read More »
Flock to Brazos State Park for Birdwatching this Fall
The Texas State Parks system marks its 100th anniversary this year. With ... Read More »
A Guide to the Upcoming Eclipses in Texas
Come October and next April, the best place to be will be deep in the ... Read More »
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