The remote Himalayan kingdom and the University of Texas at El Paso share a special relationship, thanks to the campus's architectural design more than a century ago.
These grumpy recluses are “digging machines” that spend most of their lives underground.
Meet the Gulf's beautiful invader.
Getting lost at the Galleria, for the very first time.
The wood blewit has a lovely lavender hue and, oddly enough, is said to smell like frozen orange juice. It also tastes great in a breakfast taco.
When provoked, it springs off its hind legs like a tiny Simone Biles.
Cloudy skies couldn’t keep folks in Kerrville from celebrating the astronomical marvel in style.
The jewel-toned bug may have been found just in time to save it, said Rice University biologist Scott Egan.
Move over, teacup pigs—there’s a new teensy squealer on the market.
Allyson Cliett, Hillsboro's eclipse coordinator, has spent fourteen months getting ready for 4 minutes and 23 seconds of darkness.
With a massive great white shark’s recent record-setting trip to South Padre Island, an overfished (and fear-inducing) species is reclaiming its historic range.
Hint: Leave those leaves alone!
There are more places than ever to enjoy the naturally warm springs of Texas.
Fire ants and carnivorous plants are among the tenacious flora and fauna researchers are looking to for inspiration.
A rustic bench in Davis Mountains State Park beckons hikers to sit for a spell.
Stroll through a sea of bluebonnets at Muleshoe Bend, stargaze from a luxurious safari tent at Shaffer Bend, or kayak in Matagorda Bay.
A Port Aransas festival celebrates North America’s tallest bird.
How high-end camping turned into a statewide phenomenon.
Check out these five-star spots under the stars.
Texas A&M herpetologist Lee Fitzgerald has been documenting the lizard’s decline in the Permian Basin since 1993. He's battling much of the oil and gas industry to get it listed as endangered.
The yellow-crested helmetshrike hadn’t been seen in decades—and it wasn't the only little-known species spotted by a UT–El Paso team.
Amanda Stronza pulls over to document coyotes, deer, and squirrels killed along highways.
Marine scientists are trying to save reef-building serpulid worms, which keep fish (and anglers) coming. Can they resurrect the reef in time?
Thirteen black-footed cats have been born at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, in Glen Rose. The felines weigh barely four pounds, but watch out: they’re killers.
Donny Crain teaches classes at Sea Rim State Park, sharing his love of Gulf Coast fishing with anyone who crosses his path.
PJ Izaguirre is a race director for Tejas Trails. The routes are long; the preparation is grueling. And you'll never meet someone with more positive vibes.
Tens of thousands of Texas bats have died from freezes since 2021. It could take decades for the population to recover.
The composer worked with Texas scientists to draw attention to both the beauty of arthropods and the threats they face.
The phantom feline of South Texas is ready for its comeback.
Found in waterways across Texas, the invasive rodents destroy an estimated $1 million worth of U.S. crops per year.
Up on the roof of the old Barbara Jordan Post Office, the five-acre Post Skylawn offers an outdoor respite that’s literally above it all.
Nearly everything my teenage son wanted to do during our beach vacation required a waiver.
Before Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens its doors the public, Billy Hassell, whose career is intertwined with wildlife conservation, got a sneak peek—sketchbook and watercolors in hand.
This “grown-up drill team” will strut and sparkle in five parades this month.
Hikers at this San Antonio preserve peer down at 110-million-year-old footprints.
We smelled it so you don’t have to.
“Texas has no cultural tradition of trolls,” wrote one.
No longer a niche subculture, climbing has attracted converts across the state. Senior editor Forrest Wilder explores the sport—from El Paso’s Hueco Tanks to the cliffs over Lake Marble Falls—and tries to tackle his own white whale.
Seven great spots to seek those natural highs.
The world’s smallest owl is a swift, acrobatic hunter whose victims never hear it coming.
This too-long, venomous creature can be found all over the state. Check your beds!
A cool, green oasis delights visitors who venture off the trail at Caprock Canyons State Park, in the Panhandle.
Melissa Chadwick is the keeper of Mother Neff State Park—a park that started as a family retreat and became the foundation for the state’s hundred-year-old parks system.
The latest Gaines project, Hotel 1928, beckons Magnolia fans with its on-brand decor, thoughtful touches, and excellent location.
The Texas star—our official state mushroom—puts on a show every winter.
They flock to our state every winter and are a joy to watch.
The New Mexico capital has enchanted generations of Texans. Here’s where to stay, eat, and explore.
Short-eared owls are disappearing along with the Texas prairie. But for now, they’re putting on a show outside Manor.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . five feral hogs?
The Pecos River bridge offers spectacular views, especially from the overlook.
