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You don't have to be a hardcore hiker to enjoy Texas' natural beauty. Here are 10 scenic hikes you may have never heard of, plus why getting outside can be good for us.

Fall may be an excellent time to plant a new tree in East Texas, even after a hot, dry summer. Here's why and what you need to know about watering.

Some East Texas trees are already showing fall-like colors, but drought and extreme heat may be to blame. Here's what that could mean for this year's fall foliage.

Texas is expanding public land with a new 2,850-acre wildlife management area that will offer hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing, and conservation opportunities for generations to come.

After several days of calls, swoops, and unexpected encounters, one East Texas homeowner is wondering why a hawk seems determined to stick around.

The Texas Star Mushroom, or Devil’s Cigar, is one of the rarest fungi in the world — found only in Texas, Oklahoma, and Japan. It “hisses” when it blooms and releases a puff of spores that look like smoke.

Texans enjoying state parks and the outdoors are warned to avoid the Southern Flannel Moth caterpillar—its venomous hairs can cause intense pain and irritation.

I, for one, am encouraged by this move. As more and more people move to Texas, some natives have expressed concern that expansion, although needed, would begin to encroach on the natural beauty of Central Texas. Since I was born in that area, this means quite a bit.

Given that the Lone Star State has the largest number of snakes than any other U.S. state, it's good to be aware while enjoying our Texas lakes.

Find out why black bears are making a comeback in Texas, with sightings on the rise.

At the end of August, this strange fish was caught by an angler at Lake Meredith in Sanford, Texas. Apparently, the fish was so strange and unusual to behold, that it was moved to the Lake Meredith Aquatic & Wildlife Museum so others could go and see it.

This caused a ripple of folks to start beekeeping with an increase of beekeepers from 1,851 in 2012, when the policy took effect, to 8,939 by 2022.