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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.

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!

Texans enjoying state parks and the outdoors are warned to avoid the Southern Flannel Moth caterpillar—its venomous hairs can cause intense pain and irritation.

Right now, when we're not experiencing hurricane force winds, is the perfect time to go hiking. It's not too cold and not too hot ... certainly not as hot as experts predict 2025 will be.

I, for one, am encouraged by this move. As more and more people move to Texas, some natives have expressed concern that expansion, although needed, would begin to encroach on the natural beauty of Central Texas. Since I was born in that area, this means quite a bit.

Video captures extraordinary moment as Texas cows unite to corner coyote, shattering myths about their behavior.