“There’s a tremendous disconnect between the expectations of the American public . . . and the National Park Service’s ability to do those things,” says Bob Krumenaker.
Lawmakers just authorized lots of money to acquire new parkland. We asked advocates and conservationists to dream big.
The Nature Conservancy paradise teems with colorful blooms—and on May 20, Texans have a rare chance to see them.
The nonprofit helps kids and teens affected by incarceration find healing in nature.
For decades, Lubbock-based filmmaker Dale Johnson traveled the globe documenting the beauty, power, and fragility of the natural world.
From rugged coastal inlets to calm urban lakes, these spots offer something for every SUPer.
Monarch butterflies and painted buntings are among the species that flock there.
I didn’t think I’d get to be a mom. Now that I am, the passage of time confounds me.
This underrated pocket of North Texas is well worth your time.
Sarah Wilson's ‘DIG’ combines photos, her grandfather’s Kodachrome teaching slides, and creatively staged paleontological artifacts.
The North Texas suburb of Lewisville is encouraging residents to let their lush, manicured yards grow wild.
Ethan and Amanda Langley restore classic travel trailers for road warriors from all over North America.
With access to hiking trails and waterfalls, Silver Falls Park is a beloved stop for weary travelers looking to refresh, recharge, and reminisce.
As we celebrate one hundred years of our state parks, they are more popular than ever. But our booming population is overwhelming the state’s scarce public lands. What will the next century hold for Texas’s “best idea”?
The twenty best Texas parks for birding, time traveling, kayaking, meeting up with relatives, and more.
I stopped by for a hike on the park’s final day. Its 1,420 acres are set to become luxury homes.
They’re changing the state’s male-dominated fly fishing scene.
Robber Baron Cave once hosted fortune tellers, dance performances, and even a zip line.
A forester assures us most of our Texas trees will likely come out of this fine. Until then, “Cra-a-ck.”
The founder of the first Black-owned outdoor retailer says there should be no gatekeepers to the great outdoors.
To mark the state park system’s centennial, the Bullock hosts an exhibit dedicated to the great outdoors.
What happens when hundreds of thousands of people go to the same place looking for a little quiet time? One of our two national parks is finding out.
State climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon says we need to be ready for more triple-digit days and more humidity.
Dottie Carter shares her memories of life in Uncertain, Texas.
Our state tree has been genetically transformed to meet the global nut market’s demand. But what’s good for the world may not be great for Texas.
I’ve spent the past half century immersing myself in Texas’s clear, cool waters. But if development and drought have their way, I may be the last of my kind.
Set to open later this year, it'll give North Texans 4,871 scenic acres to roam.
This peaceful spot near Houston is perfect for families, history buffs, and first-time campers.
Well, that might be a stretch. But these six Texas hikes will start your 2023 off right.
Edward Abbey’s acolytes and their ilk lament the overcrowding of natural spaces. But the land was never theirs to begin with.
It’s furry and cute, but it can cause intense, throbbing pain for up to twelve hours!
It's a big win for a city that often feels neglected by Austin and Washington, D.C.
She weaves the state’s climate disasters, including droughts and floods, into terrifying tales.
Fall foliage might be harder to come by in Texas this year, but there’s still hope for some colorful leaves.
San Antonio talk radio host Bob Webster has dispensed gardening tips on air for 31 years. A new generation is starting to listen.
The tree-packed twists and turns of Northshore Trail are a magnetic draw for those looking to escape bustling suburban sprawl—without actually leaving said sprawl.
The neighborhood formerly known as a business center is now a walkable, family-friendly haven.
Texas women often feel targeted and unsafe. With "hot girl walks," they're (again) finding safety and well-being in one another.
Clover lawns are trending as an environmentally friendly, adorable alternative to grass. The benefits are real, but one Texas expert says that’s not the point.
The affable musician turned guide is the rare fly-fisherman to reach star status within the angling world.
It’s not too late to plan to serve something homegrown on your holiday table—and impress your friends in the process.
Thousands of years after they were wiped out from the area, an obsessed wildlife ecologist has found evidence that the bucktoothed critters are beginning to recolonize.
Plans were underway to revive tourism at Fort Clark Springs in southwest Texas. But then, in a scenario increasingly common across the state, the water stopped flowing.
Texans don’t celebrate the start of fall so much as they spend a solid one to two months willing summer to end.
They’re cute, they’re charismatic, and they’re lil’. But these “posh pets” are still a lot of work.
Jahmicah Dawes opened his idiosyncratic outdoors shop, in Stephenville, hoping to inspire people from all walks to explore natural spaces. Then a brush with viral fame changed everything.