GLO Chief Versus Federal Law

GLO chief makes wrong statements, possible admission of breaking federal gun law

"...night, Patterson said, "When I'm in a state or national park, I'm armed."..."

May 2, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Padre Island National Park Needs to Be Protected..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Column

Day Trips

"...above the parched landscape of cactus in Big Bend National Park. Tucked in the Chisos Basin and surrounded by..."

May 24, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Waco Mammoth Site tells an amazing story of the prehistoric elephant's natural parenting instincts

"...the site is being considered for inclusion into the National Park Service...."

Oct. 6, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Stay home, stay safe, and still scratch that travel itch

"...issued an executive order on March 31 implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas...."

April 8, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Armed and Ready for Nature

Land commissioner jumps the gun on carrying firearms in national parks

"...land commissioner claims he had a gun in a national park, and no one was there to see it,..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Environmentalists fear natural gas well will interfere with sea turtle nesting

"...The National Park Service announced last month that BNP Petroleum Corporation's..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Day Trips

Ecosystems collide in East Texas

"...Village Creek State Park outside of Lumberton showcases the beauty and diversity of..."

April 5, 2013 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Patterson Lobs Another Christmas Surprise

Public access to Christmas Mountains is still uncertain

"...should and will become a part of Big Bend National Park, Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson has kicked up the..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Christmas Mountains

'I'm the Realtor for the state of Texas,' Patterson says

"...Patterson of selling off a chunk of Big Bend National Park. "I didn't know I had the authority to..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Christmas Present for Private Land-Purchasers?

School Land Board says will give National Park Service time to make offer on Christmas Mountains

"...the School Land Board said it would give the National Park Service time to make an offer on the..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Last call for summer fun

"...Every year the national and state parks in Stonewall and Johnson City hold..."

Aug. 14, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Pratt Stone Cabin is worth the five-mile, round-trip hike up McKittrick Canyon

"...round-trip hike up McKittrick Canyon in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. It's all about the journey rather than the..."

May 27, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...of what's envisioned – a "greenprint" is to new parks and conservation lands. The greenprinting process identifies high-priority areas..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Big Bend's Vanishing Point

Clearing the air over the queen of Texas parks

"...The matriarch of Texas parks, Big Bend National Park is renowned for its immense..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

A Cure for What Trails You

The National Park Service lends a hand

"...up alternatives to auto transportation here in Austin. The National Park Service announced Sunday that the Montopolis Tributary Trail..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Day Trips

Rancho de las Cabras left a legacy of agriculture terms and techniques that survive today

"...San Antonio. Once a month, a ranger from the National Park Service unlocks the gate to visitors for an..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Hightower Report

Professor Bush's Economic Nostrum; and Fran's Travels

"...Under professor Bush, America's economy is producing more low-wage, service sector jobs, while shipping out the manufacturing and high..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

"...which last fall ejected a member of Bush's Secret Service detail who was of Middle Eastern descent. Ahmed's suit..."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Day Trips

"...festivities begin at 1pm at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park Visitor Center in Johnson City. Tours of..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Learn something new and explore what's out there this fall

"...One of the inspiring stories at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock is that of Daniel..."

Nov. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Great Springs Project Proposes a Network of Trails From Austin to San Antonio

Squaring conservation with development

"...a little closer to realizing its goal of a national parklike trail connecting two of Texas' most populous cities...."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Get ready for summer with Texas beaches and Texas peaches

"...quality at selected recreational beaches from Sea Rim State Park near Sabine Pass to Boca Chica State Park near..."

May 29, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

National Natural Landmarks are some of the country's most unique biological and geological sites

"...National Natural Landmarks are some of the country's most unique..."

May 20, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Keeping Our Land Public

Stretch of undeveloped land in far West Texas focus of unusual ownership debate

"...it was unlivable for most species. "The land was parked at the GLO," said Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Pat­ter­son,..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: December Travel Roundup

Central Texas holiday lights, digital Dealey Plaza, and more

"...of the site, interactive maps, and histories of the park and the assassination. Using photographs, oral histories, and film..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Holiday happenings, news, and more

"...To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, the U.S. Mint has unveiled $35 gold..."

Dec. 2, 2015 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Petroglyph National Monument houses mysterious ancient history

"...The Petroglyph National Monument on the western edge of Albuquerque, New Mexico,..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Top 10 Quotes of the Week

"...persona and say, 'OK, creep, am I complying with national parks rule 36.1 or am I not? Make my..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Day Trips

"...Dinosaurs roam the state park photograph by Gerald E. McLeod..."

July 23, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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