Showing posts with label Texas parks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Texas parks. Show all posts

Monday, May 4, 2026

What to know about poison ivy

Texas has an amazing variety and abundance of plants, from towering pines to rolling prairie grasses and desert cacti. One plant no one wants to encounter, though, is poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans). Read what you need to know about it in this piece from Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine.

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Year of Parks - Ray Roberts Lake

The next installment in my series on Texas State Parks. Ray Roberts Lake is a fishing mecca close to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Hiking, biking, swimming, picnicking and camping, too! Read more here.

Monday, October 19, 2015

Fall in the Hill Country

Lost Maples deserves its reputation for fall splendor, but nearby Hill Country State Natural Area also sports color, without the crowds. Read more in the latest Texas Highways.