


Snowfall on the Little Red River Valley in the Panhandle Plains

South Llano River State Park, a Treasured Hill Country Haven, is Getting a New Headquarters and Bridge
South Llano River State Park, a former goat and sheep ranch that’s now a beloved outdoors playground on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, is getting a new headquarters building, new low-water crossing bridge, and an amphitheater.

Keep Your Eyes on the Skies: Hawk Watch at Smith Point Gets Underway
Every fall, tens of thousands of birds migrate south through Texas in search of warmer climates for the winter.

A Hiker Confronts Monoculture in Austin Parks
I didn’t even know it was there until I made a trip with my son to the Austin Nature & Science Center, a natural history museum for kids near Lady Bird Lake.

Do’s and Don’ts of Late Summer Travel in Texas
Getting in a last-minute road trip before summer vacation ends? Along with the fun traveling has to offer also comes a responsibility to protect yourself and others from the dangers of traveling, especially in August, the hottest time of year in Texas.

How One Houston Family Visited All 89 Texas State Parks—And More

What a 500-Year-Old Tree Taught Me About Putting Down Roots
In the early weeks of summer, a restlessness set in. Shouldn’t something be happening? When I was young, summer closed one chapter and opened another.

Chisholm Trail Rides Offers an Idyllic Small Town Horseback Riding Experience

Shumla Treks Offer a Revealing Look at the Ancient Rock Art of Southwest Texas

With Austin Perpetually Booming, Conservationists Secure More Protection for Beloved Hamilton Pool
Hamilton Pool has drawn people to its sparkling pool and limestone overhang for at least 8,000 years.

Jester King Brewery Adds a 2-Mile Trail to its 165-Acre Property
Even before the trail officially debuted last weekend, Jester King was a fun place to socialize while spreading out. But the new addition tap into something else Texans have been craving since March—a connection with nature.

Embrace a New Year Full of Adventure

Trail Race Offers Sneak Peek of Unopened Hill Country State Natural Area Near San Antonio
Spectrum Trail Racing and Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation are presenting the Oct. 10 race, which traverses rugged ranch roads and climbs hills with elevation gains of up to 1,700 feet at the Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area.