Far from deserts and canyons, this underrated Texas escape offers towering trees, scenic lakes, wildlife-filled parks, and ...

This charming Texas town boasts not only an incredible lake but also an Old West-style downtown area with eclectic shops.

Texas is home to 96 species of snakes. Of those 96, 15% are venomous. While this is a small fraction of the snake population, that is still 14 species of snakes to be on the lookout for when spending ...

With more than 7,000 lakes sprinkled across Texas, chances are outdoor enthusiasts are no more than a tankful of gas away from a fantastic lake experience. About 150 of these are full of adventure for ...

In 2017, zebra mussels were first found in Canyon Lake by the Texas Parks and Wildlife. Fisheries biologists say once zebra mussels are in a body of water, they spread rapidly, and boats are to blame.

Correction: An incorrect reference regarding the meaning of the pH of Lake Wichita has been removed from this online version of the story. A new study ranks three Texas lakes in the top 10 dirtiest ...

Lake Meredith, in the Texas Panhandle, was born in 1965, the product of a federal dam project on the Canadian River. For a generation, the water from this reservoir in the dry high plains country ...

While reservoirs have maintained a steady and healthy level, the same cannot be said about underground aquifers, which remain at their lowest levels heading into the winter months.

Rain could put a damper on part of your holiday weekend at the lake. With over 21 inches of rain recorded at DFW Airport several North Texas lakes are holding at or near capacity forcing some parks to ...

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