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Texas State Parks: Canyons, mountains, even dino tracks

Texas State Parks: Canyons, mountains, even dino tracks

We review six of Texas's best state parks, including parks with canyons, mountains and even a park with what some believe are ancient dinosaur tracks.

Barn building inspiration from old barns across the U.S.

Barn building inspiration from old barns across the U.S.

Get your barn building ideas from this piece highlighting the charms of old barn architecture across the United States.

Enjoy outdoor life in Georgia's state parks

Enjoy outdoor life in Georgia's state parks

Mountains, lakes, waterfalls and gorges are among the natural sights to be enjoyed in Georgia's state parks. Our list of 6 favorite Georgia parks.

The legend of fish stories: Can fishermen be honest?

The legend of fish stories: Can fishermen be honest?

Imagine if fishermen were honest, or if fishermen could stretch the truth the way other professions do. Our humor writer share his deep thoughts on...

Where to build your house on your land

Where to build your house on your land

You’ve bought the land. You have your house plans. All that remains is to choose the best location on your property to build your home. Nothing to...

How to Coexist with Black Bears

How to Coexist with Black Bears

One woman’s story of learning the myths and facts about black bears and understanding how to react when a bear shows up on her land.

The Beginners Guide to BuilditYourself Home Kits

The Beginner’s Guide to Build-it-Yourself Home Kits

We review build-it-yourself home kit companies, interviewing the companies and an owner to get the real story behind the costs and the work required.

Mountain biking: A culture of its own

Mountain biking: A culture of its own

Mountain bikers have their own language, equipment and tricks to get the best out of their sport - and to avoid the worst. Humor writer Jim Mize...

Florida's best parks have something for every interest

Florida's best parks have something for every interest

Did you know Florida's state parks include an underwater cave, a Civil War-era fort and even a cigar museum?! Our list of 8 of Florida's most...

Plinking: Remembering when target shooting was simple

Plinking: Remembering when target shooting was simple

Outdoor writer Jim Mize remembers simpler times, when his whole family used to target shoot on an improvized gun range on their land.