Under the Texas Sky

This episode explores how Texas Parks and Wildlife acquires and develops future state parks, featuring insights from experts on the process and upcoming properties.

This episode features Tony Smith, founder of Jarvis Boards, discussing his passion for building handcrafted wooden paddleboards and how it connects people to nature in Texas.

This episode explores Native American history and heritage in Texas, featuring interviews with experts on how it's preserved in state parks during National Native American Heritage Month.

This episode explores how Texas State Parks are adapting holiday celebrations and offering unique outdoor festive activities during a different year.

This episode discusses the beauty of fall colors in Texas state parks, exploring different tree species, seasonal changes, and listener-recommended spots for viewing autumn foliage.

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This episode explores the spotted sea trout, covering its various names, regulations, hatchery operations, cooking tips, and the importance of family fishing experiences along the Texas coast.

This episode provides heat safety tips for people and their dogs when enjoying outdoor activities in Texas state parks during the summer.

This episode of Under the Texas Sky's Wander List discusses places in Texas where it might snow, featuring Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine editor Louie Bond.

This episode of Under the Texas Sky's Wander List features host Randall Maxwell and Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine editor Louie Bond discussing scenic drives in Texas, including historic ranch roads and beautiful landscapes.

This episode explores the history and modern use of Dutch ovens in campfire cooking, featuring an interview with cowboy cook Tim Spice and his demonstration for a culinary group.

This episode discusses how Texas state parks and natural areas are making the outdoors accessible for people with mobility or sensory limitations, highlighting resources from Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine.

This episode features Erin Frebo, a State Parks Promotions and Sales Specialist, sharing her infectious enthusiasm for Texas state parks and encouraging listeners to engage with nature as stewards.

This episode discusses Texas state parks that are ideal for children, featuring recommendations for outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and fishing, based on a 2016 magazine issue focused on kids and parks.

This episode explores Texas State Parks' Ambassador Leadership Training Program, which trains young volunteers to promote conservation and outdoor education in state parks.

This episode explores Texas's literary heritage through a discussion with editor Louis Bond about notable Texas authors and books, including Catherine Ann Porter's childhood home and personal reading experiences.

This episode explores the best swimming holes in Texas to escape the summer heat, featuring historical temperature records and personal anecdotes.

This episode explores how proper nutrition serves as essential fuel for maintaining energy and health during outdoor activities, drawing parallels with wildlife behavior.

This episode discusses turkey hunting in Texas, including season dates, the cultural significance of turkeys, and an introduction to hunter education and turkey calls.

This episode explores a unique culinary experience at a Texas ranch where participants forage for wild ingredients and enjoy Michelin-star meals prepared by a chef specializing in wild fish and game.

This episode introduces a series called The Art of Nature, focusing on how artists interpret nature's stories, with a spotlight on San Antonio painter Jesus Toro Martinez and his oversized canvases.

This episode of Wanderlist explores music about Texas towns through a conversation with TBW Magazine editor Louie Bond, discussing classic songs and listener submissions.

This episode discusses hiking with dogs in Texas, featuring tips, favorite trails, and an interview with an author of a guidebook on dog-friendly hikes.

This episode explores the origins and history of cowboy poetry, tracing it back to the 1870s cattle drives and its influence on cowboy songs and storytelling in Western culture.

This episode follows Texas Game Warden Keegan Gould on patrol during whitetail deer season, exploring his role in enforcing laws and protecting natural resources.

This episode features two families sharing their experiences and traditions of camping together in Texas state parks, highlighting the joys of outdoor adventures and nature education for children.

This episode explores the importance of wearing the right shoes for outdoor adventures in Texas parks, connecting childhood memories to practical advice on footwear selection.

This episode discusses creating special Father's Day memories through fishing and camping trips in Texas, featuring suggestions from a magazine editor.

This episode explores the evolution of nature tourism in Texas, moving beyond birdwatching to include various outdoor activities and featuring insights from Texas Parks and Wildlife's nature tourism manager.

This episode explores the Guadalupe bass, Texas's state fish, highlighting its habitat in Hill Country streams, conservation efforts, and the passion of anglers and advocates.

This episode explores famous movies filmed in Texas, featuring a discussion with Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine editor Louie Bond and audience submissions from Instagram.

This episode discusses the critical importance of water conservation in Texas, highlighting the limited availability of fresh water and featuring an interview with Melissa Alderson from Texas Parks and Wildlife.

This episode explores how conservation easements in Texas help protect natural landscapes and wildlife habitats from urban sprawl through interviews with experts from Hill Country Land Trust and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

This episode explores Texas Stream Team, a citizen science program where volunteers monitor water quality in Texas rivers and streams to help protect the state's waterways.

This episode explores the decline of the Texas horned lizard, its cultural significance in Texas, and conservation efforts at Mason Mountain Wildlife Management to restore its population.

This episode introduces Scott Whitener, a park manager who lives and works at South Llano River State Park, highlighting his passion for nature and the unique lifestyle of on-site park personnel.

This episode discusses the critical importance of freshwater conservation and rainwater collection in addressing global water scarcity driven by population growth and resource depletion.

The hosts discuss mysterious and curious places in Texas, including parks with legends, lore, scary stories, and natural phenomena.

This episode of Under the Texas Sky's Wander List explores surprising geological oddities across Texas, featuring insights from Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine editor Louis Bond and listener responses from Instagram.

This episode explores the life and work of wildlife and nature artist Clemente Guzman, highlighting how artists capture the beauty of the outdoors through various mediums.

This episode of Under the Texas Sky's Wonder List discusses bat emergences in Texas, answering audience questions about bats and exploring the best places to see them.

This episode introduces singer-songwriter Bill Oliver, who combines music and environmental activism through his work as Mr.

This episode features an interview with Texas game warden Joann Garza-Mayberry about her 16-year career in conservation law enforcement and her efforts to educate young women about opportunities in the field.

This episode of Under the Texas Sky's Wander List features raptors, the apex predators of the avian world, and highlights the best places to see them in Texas, including an interview with ornithologist Cliff Shackelford.

This episode explores Texas wildflowers in spring, featuring discussions with experts on the best viewing spots and answering listener questions about native blooms.

This episode explores how prescribed fires are used as a beneficial land management tool to mimic natural wildfires and maintain healthy ecosystems in Texas.

This episode explores the vital role of pollinators like bees and butterflies in Texas ecosystems, featuring interviews with invertebrate biologists who explain their decline and importance.

This episode explores the paddlefish restoration project at Caddo Lake in Texas, featuring interviews with experts from Texas Parks and Wildlife and the U.S.

This episode explores wild turkey conservation, hunting, and cooking in Texas, featuring experts discussing the successful restoration of Rio Grande turkeys, challenges with eastern subspecies, spring hunting techniques, and culinary tips for preparing wild turkey.