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A 650-acre property on Lake Palestine near Tyler has been secured for a future Texas state park, with plans for trails, camping, day use and lake access.

Texas has a little bit of everything. These three hiking destinations offer beautiful scenery, wildlife and some seriously impressive views.

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.

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.

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.

What looks like an innocent bloom could be a real troublemaker. Find out why this yellow flower demands respect in your yard.

Ants abound in Texas and true to that legendary "over the top, everything is bigger in Texas" thing, our ants are not only annoying; they can be deadly. Seriously, if you don't believe me, read this. If you find on e in your home though, don't crush it!