Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Episode 23, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. A birding team explores the Texas coast in a race to spot the most species during the Great Texas Birding Classic. Accessibility is taking center stage at new camping sites under construction at the Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area. Enjoy a throwback performance of a Texas Hill Country classic.
The Art of Birding - 1:40
A wildlife artist’s love of birds is deepened by participating in the Great Texas Birding Classic competition. Follow the team during a “big day” along the Texas Coast. For more information on The Great Texas Birding Classic: tpwd.texas.gov/gtbc
Weekday Camping - 9:15
Armed with a smartphone and a savvy for social media, one city-dweller’s outdoor experience might be a little different than his grandfather’s, but getting outside can still fit with a modern, urban lifestyle.
Parks & Wildlife People: Path Planner - 13:21
As new parks are being developed in Texas, how to make them accessible to more people is front of mind. Accessibility Manager and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator Jessica Burke shows how accessibility is taking center stage at new camping sites under construction at the Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area and shares why making parks accessible is important for all visitors.
From the Archives: Hill Country Rain - 17:37
In the early 1990s, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department partnered with the University of Texas and the Texas Department of Commerce to produce a one-of-a-kind music video at Guadalupe River State Park. Enjoy “Hill Country Rain” by Jerry Jeff Walker.
Postcard From Texas: Gorman Springs - 24:13
Enjoy the sights and sounds of clear flowing water from the springs that feed Gorman Creek at Colorado Bend State Park.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Bird Prints - 1:40
Camping R&R - 9:15
TPWD People - 13:21
From the Archives - 17:37
Gorman Springs - 24:13
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Episode 23, Season 40, Program 3423 Air Dates: March 8-14, 2026 & September 20-26, 2026
When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
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Episode 23, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. A birding team explores the Texas coast in a race to spot the most species during the Great Texas Birding Classic. Accessibility is taking center stage at new camping sites under construction at the Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area. Enjoy a throwback performance of a Texas Hill Country classic.
The Art of Birding - 1:40
A wildlife artist’s love of birds is deepened by participating in the Great Texas Birding Classic competition. Follow the team during a “big day” along the Texas Coast. For more information on The Great Texas Birding Classic: tpwd.texas.gov/gtbc
Weekday Camping - 9:15
Armed with a smartphone and a savvy for social media, one city-dweller’s outdoor experience might be a little different than his grandfather’s, but getting outside can still fit with a modern, urban lifestyle.
Parks & Wildlife People: Path Planner - 13:21
As new parks are being developed in Texas, how to make them accessible to more people is front of mind. Accessibility Manager and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator Jessica Burke shows how accessibility is taking center stage at new camping sites under construction at the Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area and shares why making parks accessible is important for all visitors.
From the Archives: Hill Country Rain - 17:37
In the early 1990s, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department partnered with the University of Texas and the Texas Department of Commerce to produce a one-of-a-kind music video at Guadalupe River State Park. Enjoy “Hill Country Rain” by Jerry Jeff Walker.
Postcard From Texas: Gorman Springs - 24:13
Enjoy the sights and sounds of clear flowing water from the springs that feed Gorman Creek at Colorado Bend State Park.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Bird Prints - 1:40
Camping R&R - 9:15
TPWD People - 13:21
From the Archives - 17:37
Gorman Springs - 24:13
Share a story from this episode:
youtu.be/2U4RnRzrNEM
youtu.be/gPYkbTExVAU
youtu.be/xsT94MlB1w4
youtu.be/1NpquuXPmJI
Episode 23, Season 40, Program 3423 Air Dates: March 8-14, 2026 & September 20-26, 2026
When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/texasparksandwildlife
Join us on Instagram: instagram.com/texasparkswildlife
#texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode
