Nature-based fun abounds for Texas families, from diverse and outstanding state parks to programs and workshops that teach fishing, camping, paddling and much more. But alongside this good news, a growing body of books and studies reveals a serious issue: today’s kids are losing touch with nature and that’s taking a toll.

On March 31, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall on all Yamaha Rhino 450 and 660 model vehicles. This recall affects approximately 120,000 off-road recreational vehicles and was issued because of alleged design flaws that make these ATVs unstable and susceptible to rollover accidents.

There is more to see and do than ever before at Texas’ largest and wildest state park, Big Bend Ranch State Park. The public is invited to learn first-hand about the many wonders of the 300,000-acre during a free, daylong Fiesta on Saturday, May 2 at the park’s Sauceda Ranger Station.

SCI Austin is now in our 6th year, and what a great 6 years it has been! As many of you already know, we are the Austin Chapter of Safari Club International, the world's largest organization for international conservation, sport hunting / hunters' rights, educational and humanitarian services.

Nikon® is proud of its commitment to protect the environment and believes that pollution prevention measures and the efficient use of resources are vital. With this commitment in mind Nikon introduces ecobins binoculars. Designed from top to bottom with the latest eco friendly features, ecobins maintains the highest level of optics that make Nikon world-famous.

When you catch that fish of a lifetime this summer, don't forget to enter it into Stormy Kromer's first-ever BIG Fish contest. The legendary maker of Stormy Kromer caps and rugged outdoor apparel will award American-made Stormy Kromer caps and other gear to anglers of all ages who enter a photo of their big fish

The TPWD News and Information Branch is seeking freelance writers and editors for special media communication projects to be undertaken by the end of the current fiscal year, August 31.

TPWD is inviting journalists to cover the Big Bend Ranch State Park Fiesta on May 2, when the park is waiving entrance fees for the public, there will be a free BBQ lunch and free tours, mountain bike and horse rides, live music and other activities.

Nature-based fun abounds for Texas families, from diverse and outstanding state parks to programs and workshops that teach fishing, camping, paddling and much more. But alongside this good news, a growing body of books and studies reveals a serious issue: today's kids are losing touch with nature and that's taking a toll.

In our continued effort to provide you with Hi Mountain Seasonings information in a timely and easy-to-use format, we are pleased to announce that the 2009 catalog is now available online in a downloadable pdf format at www.himtnjerky.com.