May 2023

On the Cover

An Adventurer’s Guide to Texas State Parks

Find the best spots to climb, swim, paddle, backpack, and more

By Pam LeBlanc

May 2, 2023

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Why We Should Care About Public Land

Why We Should Care About Public Land

Find Adventure in Texas’ Lesser-Known State Parks

Find Adventure in Texas’ Lesser-Known State Parks

By Clayton Maxwell

When the Sun Goes Down at Texas State Parks

When the Sun Goes Down at Texas State Parks

Is Denton the New Old Austin?

Is Denton the New Old Austin?

By Stacey Swann

Get Cooking Around the Campfire with These Tips and Tricks

Get Cooking Around the Campfire with These Tips and Tricks

By Abigail Rosenthal

Meet Isabella Neff, the Mother of Texas State Parks

Meet Isabella Neff, the Mother of Texas State Parks

By Traces of Texas

Beekeeping for the End of the World

Beekeeping for the End of the World

The Promise of Summer at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

The Promise of Summer at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

How Longhorn Cavern Was Carved by Hand

How Longhorn Cavern Was Carved by Hand

By Bobby Alemán

A Look to the Future of Texas State Parks

Speaking of Texas

A Look to the Future of Texas State Parks

Building Community in the East Texas Town of Athens

Building Community in the East Texas Town of Athens

By Regina L. Burns

The Daytripper Visits Big Spring’s Namesake Attraction

The Daytripper Visits Big Spring’s Namesake Attraction

Eat Like a Member of the Civilian Conservation Corps

Eat Like a Member of the Civilian Conservation Corps

By Danielle Lopez

The First 100

The First 100

By Emily Roberts Stone

The Floating Campsite at Sea Rim State Park Is a One-of-a-Kind Experience

The Floating Campsite at Sea Rim State Park Is a One-of-a-Kind Experience

Bird Blinds Offer State Park Visitors and Migratory Birds a Tranquil Escape

Bird Blinds Offer State Park Visitors and Migratory Birds a Tranquil Escape

By Melissa Gaskill

May 2023

The May 2023 cover of Texas Highways Magazine

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