Travel & Outdoors
May 31, 1982
Big River
A photographic tour of the timeless Rio Grande, from its origins in the mountains of Colorado to the Padre Island dunes at the tip of Texas.
Outdoors
Travel & Outdoors
August 1, 1981
The Perfect River
From giant freshwater prawns to bikini-clad coeds, from ancient Indian artifacts to swimming pigs, there’s something for everyone on the San Marcos River.
Travel & Outdoors
June 1, 1981
The Year of the Flower
What’s behind this year’s rampant display of wild flowers? The birds and the bees, of course.
Travel & Outdoors
June 1, 1981
The Coyote Wars
The stake is survival—for either the sheep and goat ranchers of West Texas or the smartest predator of all.
Travel & Outdoors
April 1, 1981
Tenting Tonight
How you can—and why you should—go camping in the middle of the week.
Travel & Outdoors
April 1, 1981
Pack Up Your Troubles
Today’s high-tech camping gear has stolen a march on your old kit bag.
Travel & Outdoors
April 1, 1981
Grin and Bear It
Camping gets you back to the basics: blisters, chiggers, and, yes, deep satisfaction.
Travel & Outdoors
March 1, 1981
Going Under
For a man and his daughter out for a pleasant day’s fishing, the first sign of danger was a man’s hat floating silently down the stream.
Sports
November 1, 1980
The Ultimate Sport
Polo? It’s passé. Big game hunting? Humdrum. It’s the pursuit of the wily blue marlin that admits men to the world’s most exclusive club.
Travel & Outdoors
November 1, 1980
Can the Boy Scouts Save America?
Perhaps. At least they’re on the right track and trying hard.
News & Politics
October 1, 1980
Twisting the Night Away
South Texas went into a frenzy preparing for Hurricane Allen, then the guest of honor never showed up.
Politics & Policy
October 1, 1980
What Ever Happened to the Storm of the Century?
Hurricane Allen proved that everyone talks about the weather but nobody knows much about it—least of all the National Weather Service.
Travel & Outdoors
September 1, 1980
In the Still of the Night
A photographer finds mystery and magic.
Travel & Outdoors
August 1, 1980
The Secret Life of the Beach
Along the silent, lovely beach, tiny armies fight in the tide, fierce battles rage in the sky, and nocturnal marauders slither across the sand.
Being Texan
June 1, 1980
Lawn Boy
Here’s how to achieve inner peace, perfect serenity, spiritual calm, and a nice, neat lawn.
Parks & Recs
April 1, 1980
On the Edge of Texas
For hundreds of years man—from the Comanche to the backpacker—has tried to conquer Big Bend. Still, it remains wild, stark, and pristine.
Travel & Outdoors
February 1, 1980
Down in the Depths
The intricate underwater passages and pristine water of Jacob’s Well fascinate divers. Too often, the fascination proves fatal.
Sports
November 1, 1979
Trial by Water
Marathon canoe racing is the toughest sport in Texas. It’s tougher than bull riding, more grueling than pro football. The canoeists say that’s why it’s fun.
Travel & Outdoors
September 1, 1978
Stuck on Cactus
Making a few points about our favorite all-American plant.
Travel & Outdoors
August 1, 1978
Barton Springs Eternal
What was once a mere rural spring is now a crowded, languorous, bare-skinned utopia.
Style & Design
May 1, 1978
Cabin Fever
Years ago, kids used to play pioneer with Lincoln Logs. Today grown-ups are playing pioneer—only with real log cabins.
Travel & Outdoors
June 30, 1977
The Middle-Aged Man and the Sea
The Baja wilderness isn’t a great place to confront one’s own neuroses, but it’s an even worse place to confront someone else’s.
Travel & Outdoors
April 30, 1977
Adventures Under the Sea
Where is Lloyd Bridges when you really need him?
Country Notes
April 1, 1977
Good as Gold
For most treasure hunters, the hunt is more important than the treasure.
Critters
February 1, 1977
Coping
Living in the country is all you ever wanted—and probably more than you bargained for.
Sports
October 1, 1976
It’s All Downhill From Here
In the world of skiing, one man’s mountain is another man’s molehill.
Feature
November 1, 1975
The Strange Case of the Missing Parks
Why Texans don‘t get the parks they pay for.
Feature
July 31, 1975
Forgotten Places
What Texas once was, so these wilderness areas still remain.
Critters
April 30, 1975
Pray for Sharks
Cuddling up to a thousand pounds of ravenous hunger.
Travel & Outdoors
December 1, 1974
Who is That, Lying in the Snow in a $200 Ski Outfit?
In skiing, beginner’s luck is almost always bad.
Travel & Outdoors
December 1, 1974
Powder to the People
Want to ski in the Rockies this winter? Here’s where.
Dining In
June 30, 1974
Splendor on the Grass
Cooking over an open fire is no mystic art. And it helps if you start everything in your kitchen at home.
Travel & Outdoors
December 31, 1969
Head for the Hills
A grand old opry in Mason, a homestyle bakery in Llano, a cabin with a view of the Sabinal Canyon, and sixteen other things I love about the Hill Country.
Travel & Outdoors
December 31, 1969
Best of Austin: Get Out
From dog parks and swimming holes to picnic spots and close encounters with a llama, our favorite outdoor activities keep you busy year-round.
Web Exclusive
December 31, 1969
Why Climb Guadalupe Peak?
The dying November sun glistens off the tight plastic packaging around our Earl Campbell’s Hot Links. My companions Heinrich and Jack are busy re-staking the tents in the midst of a growling wind while I prepare a pre-expedition delicacy of sausage wraps and beans, the wholesome meal that will
Travel & Outdoors
December 31, 1969
So Cool
How to eat easy, play hard, and sleep well in the Davis mountains.