Nature
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THC Staff | October 25, 2017Reminder: Don’t Touch These Furry Caterpillars, No Matter How Cute They Are
Most adults know that touching one of these caterpillars is bad news, but children may not realize the...
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THC Staff | October 23, 2017A Rare Earthquake Occurred in Southern Texas on Friday
The small earthquake was most likely not felt by residents.
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Athena Hessong | October 23, 2017Texas Hill Country Wild Cats to Watch Out for and Protect Your Pets From
Texas Hill Country wild cats no longer roam the area the way they once did. Some still exist,...
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Athena Hessong | October 23, 2017Texas Hill Country State Parks You Must Visit This Fall
Texas Hill Country state parks offer some of the best views in the state. Now the weather is...
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THC Staff | October 23, 2017Experts Say Lake Palestine is Now Infested With Salvinia
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department say that Lake Palestine has been invaded by giant salvinia.
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Jenny Webster Jurica | October 19, 2017Fall Foliage Begins to Arrive at Lost Maples State Natural Area
Lost Maples State Natural Area released their first fall foliage reports for 2017. Based on the summer weather...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | October 19, 201760-Year-Old Alligator Gar Caught in Brazos River
A large alligator gar was recently caught in the Brazos River reports Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The...
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | October 19, 2017Going Wild With YETI
YETI knows the power of a good story. Their website comes alive through tales of outdoor pursuits and...
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | October 19, 2017Going Wild With YETI
Like any Texan, YETI knows the power of a good story. Their website comes alive through tales of...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | October 19, 2017Central Texas Man Indicted in Deaths of Bald Eagles
A central Texas man has been indicted in the deaths of several bald eagles and vultures and now...
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Athena Hessong | October 17, 2017Texas Limestone Hides Fossils of Sea Creatures in the Hill Country
There were sea creatures in the Hill Country?! Yes, millions of years ago, and the story of how...
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Athena Hessong | October 17, 2017Texas Earthquakes: Tremors in the Past, Present, and Future
Though you may not think of Texas earthquakes as something to worry about, they have occurred in the...
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Athena Hessong | October 16, 2017Texas Pink Granite: Its Formation and Use in the State Capitol
Texas pink granite has a storied past, from its origins to its use in the state capitol, but...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | October 10, 2017Deer Rut: What It Is and How It Can Affect You This Time of the Year
Deer rut is the breeding season for deer. Rut begins in early fall and can last until February...
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THC Staff | October 6, 2017Brazos Bend State Park Shares Cottonmouth Snake Info Complete With Hissing Photos
The Wildlife Department celebrated this cottonmouth sighting.
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MarLee Berry | October 3, 2017Tennessee Woman Attempts to Rescue Bobcat & It Does Not End Well
This woman's attempted good deed almost ended in disaster when a bobcat realized it could not escape from...
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Sonia Ramirez | October 3, 2017Could It Happen That 2 Hurricanes Combine to Create a Mega-Storm?
Ever wonder if two hurricanes could collide to form one mega-storm?
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Athena Hessong | October 3, 2017Devil’s Sinkhole Formation: How Water Created a Real Bat Cave
The Devil's Sinkhole formation did not begin with a bang. Years of slow changes created this feature. Find...
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Athena Hessong | September 29, 2017How Earthquakes in Central Texas Created Wonder Cave
Wonder Cave in San Marcos was created by earthquake activity. Yes, earthquakes in Texas formed one of the...
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | September 28, 2017Fall Adventure Awaits at Hill Country State Parks
Whether Texas autumns offer crisp, cool air or a lack of reprieve from the summer heat, Texas state...
