Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Episode 22, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Travel across Texas on the Camino Real de los Tejas and meet a man on a mission to highlight the history, places, and culture of this centuries-old pathway. Prairie dogs play an important role on the short-grass prairies of Texas. Learn about how these fascinating animals help engineer this important ecosystem. Join some kayakers on the Paddle Point Creek Paddling Trail near Dallas.
Ecosystem Engineers - 1:38
Prairie dogs are a keystone species that impact over 150 different species of animals. They create habitats that various animals use, and they are prey for several others. Watch and learn more about these very special ecosystem engineers.
Paddle Point Creek Paddling Trail - 6:45
Paddle Point Creek paddling trail is an excellent place for beginning paddlers to dip their oars into the sport of kayaking! Join us as we explore highlights from the wildlife and scenery along the banks of the 6-mile trail and explore a submerged bridge in the middle of the lake.
El Camino Real de los Tejas: Tracing a Timeless Trail - 9:49
New awareness is being brought to a centuries-old pathway, the Camino Real de los Tejas. Meet a man on a mission to highlight its history, and the places and cultures it connects, as we trace a National Historic Trail through Texas.
Postcard From Texas: Stars Over Texas - 23:56
Enjoy a mesmerizing look at the starry skies over Texas.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Prairie Engineers - 1:38
Paddle Point Creek - 6:45
Camino Real de los Tejas- 9:49
Stars over Texas - 23:56
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Episode 22, Season 40, Program 3422 Air Dates: March 1-7, 2026 & September 13-19, 2026
When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
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Episode 22, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Travel across Texas on the Camino Real de los Tejas and meet a man on a mission to highlight the history, places, and culture of this centuries-old pathway. Prairie dogs play an important role on the short-grass prairies of Texas. Learn about how these fascinating animals help engineer this important ecosystem. Join some kayakers on the Paddle Point Creek Paddling Trail near Dallas.
Ecosystem Engineers - 1:38
Prairie dogs are a keystone species that impact over 150 different species of animals. They create habitats that various animals use, and they are prey for several others. Watch and learn more about these very special ecosystem engineers.
Paddle Point Creek Paddling Trail - 6:45
Paddle Point Creek paddling trail is an excellent place for beginning paddlers to dip their oars into the sport of kayaking! Join us as we explore highlights from the wildlife and scenery along the banks of the 6-mile trail and explore a submerged bridge in the middle of the lake.
El Camino Real de los Tejas: Tracing a Timeless Trail - 9:49
New awareness is being brought to a centuries-old pathway, the Camino Real de los Tejas. Meet a man on a mission to highlight its history, and the places and cultures it connects, as we trace a National Historic Trail through Texas.
Postcard From Texas: Stars Over Texas - 23:56
Enjoy a mesmerizing look at the starry skies over Texas.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Prairie Engineers - 1:38
Paddle Point Creek - 6:45
Camino Real de los Tejas- 9:49
Stars over Texas - 23:56
Share a story from this episode:
youtu.be/xVPXacjhLME
youtu.be/gD01aFhfgUg
youtu.be/iXxhVm_y9-4
Episode 22, Season 40, Program 3422 Air Dates: March 1-7, 2026 & September 13-19, 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
