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Editor’s Note: Weekend Wanders

Editor’s Note: Weekend Wanders

When I think back on favorite weekend trips, it’s often simple moments that stand out. Last fall, my husband and I took our children, then 7 and 9, to Garner State Park for the first time.

For a New Outdoor Activity, Archery Hits the Bull’s-eye at Lockhart State Park

For a New Outdoor Activity, Archery Hits the Bull’s-eye at Lockhart State Park

The Texas State Parks system marks its 100th anniversary this year. With 89 parks, natural areas, and historic sites to choose from, visitors can experience all kinds of outdoor activities.

Seventy Years Ago, Cedar Choppers Ruled the Hill Country with Axes and Muscle

Seventy Years Ago, Cedar Choppers Ruled the Hill Country with Axes and Muscle

I had my one encounter with honest-to-goodness cedar choppers just about the time those “almost mythical, gypsy-like people,” as Texas literary legend Edwin “Bud” Shrake referred to them in an essay, were disappearing from the Hill Country.

Treat Yourself to a Glamping Weekend at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Treat Yourself to a Glamping Weekend at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

The Texas State Parks system marks its 100th anniversary this year. With 89 parks, natural areas, and historic sites to choose from, visitors can experience all kinds of outdoor activities.

El Paso’s Future Looks Golden with New Castner Range National Monument

El Paso’s Future Looks Golden with New Castner Range National Monument

Among the many things bringing El Pasoans together these days, nature is hardly one of them.

How Texans Reconnect Children With the State’s Natural Wonders

How Texans Reconnect Children With the State’s Natural Wonders

Texas offers a wealth of opportunities for kids to put down their screens and dial in to nature

Head to South Texas for Hawk Watching at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Head to South Texas for Hawk Watching at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

The Texas State Parks system marks its 100th anniversary this year. With 89 parks, natural areas, and historic sites to choose from, visitors can experience all kinds of outdoor activities.

The Sky’s the Limit at South Llano River State Park

The Sky’s the Limit at South Llano River State Park

The Texas State Parks system marks its 100th anniversary this year. With 89 parks, natural areas, and historic sites to choose from, visitors can experience all kinds of different outdoor activities.

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