nature

You might have some of this around your family and not even know it.

From deserts to swamps, there is a great variety of animals that are native to the Lone Star State. Unfortunately for many of them, their habitats are being turned into urban developments, leaving hundreds of species without homes.

Fin was born earlier this year, and he has quite the following on Instagram. He lives at Highpoint Haven in Pilot Point, Texas, and at only 46 days old, he already has so much loveable personality.

Catching, Tagging, and Releasing a Prehistoric Alligator Gar!

If you grew up in Texas, then you are likely familiar with the flower, but I bet there are some things you still don’t know about them. Keep scrolling to learn 5 fun facts about bluebonnets.

Texas is home to so many different landscapes, it is hard to believe that one state contains so much natural diversity and beauty. From water features to rock formations, there is a view everyone is bound to love.

Incredible swimmers, fast runners, a powerful jaw full of sharp teeth, these dangerous creatures could be closer to your Texas home than you think.

Now that we're finally starting to cool off some, it's the perfect time to hit the trails and do some hiking in the Wichita Mountains. Maybe even go camping and make a weekend getaway or staycation out of it. If you're looking for some fall family fun that doesn't cost much you can't beat it!

It also looks like Chris Fehn's mask.

If like me you're bored to death and looking for something, anything to do I may have a solution. The family and I were sitting around trying to think of an activity we can all do together and that doesn't cost too much, even better if it's free! Well after we starting listing "things to do" hiking came up and everyone agreed we'd hit the trails. It's the perfect weekend activity and will get us all outdoors and moving!

This guy comes face to face with a large mountain lion while hiking at Glacier National Park. Just goes to show that you never know what you'll encounter while enjoying the great outdoors. Luckily for this hiker the cat wasn't too hungry and seems more confused by his presence than anything else. This is one big kitty!

I don't know what's more interesting. Seeing this owl out during daylight hours, or watching it being attacked and not doing anything about it. This owl truly doesn't care, it just sits there bored as smaller birds, maybe sparrows dive bomb it repeatedly.