The Legend of the Guadalupe Bass, the State Fish of Texas
In 1849, pioneering French botanist Auguste Trécul followed the Guadalupe ... Read More »
Texans’ Love of the Outdoors Has Blossomed During the Pandemic
The pale light of a summer morning crept in between canopies of sweetgum ... Read More »
A Naturalist Finds Serenity on a Mini-Tour of Texas’ Famous Oak Trees
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Big Bend is Ground Zero for a Thriving Black Market for Native Plants
Retired Big Bend National Park biologist Raymond Skiles spent a lot of ... Read More »
Find Elusive Nilgai Roaming at King Ranch in South Texas
The antelope appear along State Highway 77 in the purple morning, drifting ... Read More »
More Parks Receive Grants for Improvement Projects from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Since 1996, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has awarded both small and urban communities with matching grants for park projects. Read More »
A Guide to Texas’ Many Spring-Fed Pools
Forever Cool in a Spring-Fed Pool From Barton Springs to Balmorhea, ... Read More »
The Frio is Chilly but That’s the Point
Dip a toe in the blue-green swirls of the Frio River and brace for the ... Read More »
Take in the Beauty of the Night Sky at the The Texas Star Party
Step out at night in far West Texas and you can see countless stars ... Read More »
Spelunk Into the Depths of Texas and Discover Hot Spots for Biodiversity
I’m perched on the stony lip of a gaping hole in the prickly ... Read More »
No Guts, No Glory For Paddlers Who Take on the Texas Water Safari
I rolled my eyes when my friend suggested I enter the Texas Water Safari, ... Read More »
Texas Conservationists Want to Keep the ‘Wilderness’ in Big Bend National Park
Ask fans of Big Bend National Park about their favorite qualities of ... Read More »
A Journey Down River Road Offers Big Bend Scenery and Plenty of Room to Think
I woke before dawn to thunder, its hard edges softened by distance. ... Read More »
Why the Bolivar Peninsula is One of the Best Birding Spots in the World
Day broke at the North Jetty on the Bolivar Peninsula as a multitude of ... Read More »
An Indoor Enthusiast Breaks Out of Her Comfort Zone at Hueco Tanks State Park
The boulder looked so much smaller before I was clinging to its side. My ... Read More »
A Beginner’s Guide to Birding in Texas
Texas’ vast size and varied terrain make it an ideal place to bird. Its ... Read More »
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