The Floating Campsite at Sea Rim State Park Is a One-of-a-Kind Experience
As I push off from the dock on the north side Marsh Unit at Sea Rim State Park, about 10 miles west of Sabine Pass ... Read More »
Bird Blinds Offer State Park Visitors and Migratory Birds a Tranquil Escape
Home to Roost State park bird blinds offer a closer look at Texas’ avian diversity By Melissa GaskillWhether ... Read More »
A Day Spent at Lake Bastrop Trailway Rewards Human and Canine Adventurers
When my dog and I go hiking, I try to find trails that meet three criteria. They need to be at least 4 miles ... Read More »
The Houston Zoo’s New Galápagos Islands Exhibit Enchants and Educates
In 2018, the Houston Zoo announced an ambitious capital campaign to revitalize the sought-after Texas ... Read More »
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. A 2018 analysis by ... Read More »
Padre Island Is Ground Zero for Saving the Endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
Out to Sea Padre Island is ground zero for saving the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle By Dan OkoAlong the ... Read More »
What the Heck Is Cattalo?
Charles Goodnight first encountered bison in late 1845. Moving from Illinois to Texas, his family stopped to camp ... Read More »
In Search of Texas’ Reptilian Riches and Abundant Amphibians
An indigo snake slithers across the asphalt road—a 5-foot-long creature with shining, blue-black scales and ... Read More »
The National Butterfly Center in South Texas Is at the Forefront of Efforts To Protect Butterflies
As soon as I stepped out of the car, the star of the National Butterfly Center showed itself. In the gardens in ... Read More »
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 ... Read More »
Houston’s New Land Bridge at Memorial Park Has Everyone Talking
Memorial Park has always been a haven for Houstonians, a place to escape the concrete jungle and reconnect with ... Read More »
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 ... Read More »
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