Alton Jones Jr. is hard-wired for his career as a professional bass angler. Growing up, Alton traveled the country with his dad, Alton Jones Sr. as his father competed in professional fishing tournaments. Read more…
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Dan Oko has lived all over the United States. He was born in California, raised in New York City, went to school in Michigan to study philosophy and creative writing, and began his reporting career in Seattle. Read more…
Erika Thompson is the founder and owner of Texas Beeworks. As a child, she was fascinated with insects and spent nights and weekends collecting every bug she could find. Read more…
Dan Oko has lived all over the United States. He was born in California, raised in New York City, went to school in Michigan to study philosophy and creative writing, and began his reporting career in Seattle. Read more…
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park Superintendent James Adams knows that he has a dream job. Not only is he watching over the development of Texas’ newest state park in North Texas near Strawn, he’s also raising his family close to home. Read more…
We Will Not Be Tamed Ambassador John Dunaway guest hosts this month’s podcast from a dove hunt that has become a cherished tradition for his family and friends.
Chisos, a young boot company headquartered in Austin, has made conservation a core principle since it launched in 2019. In addition to maintaining the culture and iconography of that most Texan of footwear—the cowboy boot—Chisos pursues sustainable practices while maintaining traditional, handcrafted production methods. Read more.
Wildway and Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation have joined forces to further their missions to conserve the wild things and wild places in the state, both now and for generations to come. Read more.
When I hear the sentence, “We Will Not Be Tamed,” one place immediately springs to mind: Devils River State Natural Area. Trust me, this is a mental picture that is earned. Devils River is the hardest park to reach in our state. Not only is it out in the middle of nowhere – the closest city of any size is 60 miles south in Del Rio – but getting to the park turn-off is only half the battle…
Owen Temple can be described in many ways. Musician. Family man. Land Steward. He’s been a singer-songwriter for 25 years, and is known throughout Texas, the Midwest, and the Eastern U.S. as a first-class songwriter and a compelling performer. He’s also the father of four, who lives with his wife and children in Austin. The family spends a lot of time outdoors, and they love to visit Texas State Parks…
