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 »
The Cycle of Strife in Palmetto State Park
“Watch out for snakes,” Chuck whispered in a voice that sounded like an incantation. I’d never had to worry about ... Read More »
The Eternal Springs of Balmorhea State Park Pool in West Texas
Deep in the Chihuahuan desertin West Texas, at the foot of the Davis Mountains, water beckons. It flows far ... Read More »
Best Friends Bond Through Misadventures at Big Bend National Park
In a Wal-Mart parking lot in Odessa, gangs of grackles gathered round, squawking their disapproval of our giant ... Read More »
A New Book Explores the Beauty and Diversity of Texas State Parks Through Art
Pat Neff, the Texas governor who launched the state park system in 1923, described natural places as “breathing ... Read More »
Celebrate the 50th Birthday of Guadalupe Mountains National Park with 5 Spectacular Hikes
An avid hiker and photographer shares some of his favorite excursions from a park he's been visiting since ... Read More »
A Fresh Angle on Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park
One of Big Bend National Park’s most spectacular landmarks, Santa Elena Canyon extends 7 miles along the Rio ... Read More »
Big Bend’s Indomitable Prickly Plant Life
When people envision the Big Bend region of West Texas, they often think of the expansive views—desert basins, ... Read More »
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