Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Episode 10, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the best birding boardwalks on the coast. A Pineywoods haven invites paddling, hiking, and stargazing under dark Texas skies. Some fragile flying insects bring beauty and business to Texas each year. Meet the folks who look out for our butterflies.
Betting on Butterflies - 1:41
Some fragile flying insects bring beauty and business to Texas each year. Are we being good hosts? Meet some folks looking out for butterflies, both for fun and for the future.
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park - 11:12
In Deep East Texas, where the Neches and Angelina rivers meet, Martin Dies, Jr. State Park invites paddling, camping, birding, and stargazing. Just a short drive from Houston, this Pineywoods haven offers natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and space for families to connect with nature.
A Hill Country Haven - 14:53
The Nature Conservancy in Texas has worked for decades with private landowners, Texas Parks and Wildlife and other partners to conserve one of the most pristine streams in Texas. This project safeguards water for people and wildlife and will provide outdoor recreational opportunities for generations to come.
Back to the Boardwalk - 20:19
Hurricane Harvey wiped out one of the best birding boardwalks on the coast. It’s now back in business. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of this birding hot spot.
Postcard From Texas: West Texas Birds - 24:27
Colorful birds find shelter in the high-elevation ponderosa pine forests of the Davis Mountains.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Betting on Butterflies - 1:41
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park - 11:12
Hill Country Haven - 14:53
Back to Boardwalk - 20:19
West Texas Birds - 24:27
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Episode 10, Season 41, Program 3410 Air Dates: December 7-13, 2025 & June 21-27, 2026
When to watch on Texas PBS stations: tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/tvwhere.phtml
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Episode 10, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the best birding boardwalks on the coast. A Pineywoods haven invites paddling, hiking, and stargazing under dark Texas skies. Some fragile flying insects bring beauty and business to Texas each year. Meet the folks who look out for our butterflies.
Betting on Butterflies - 1:41
Some fragile flying insects bring beauty and business to Texas each year. Are we being good hosts? Meet some folks looking out for butterflies, both for fun and for the future.
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park - 11:12
In Deep East Texas, where the Neches and Angelina rivers meet, Martin Dies, Jr. State Park invites paddling, camping, birding, and stargazing. Just a short drive from Houston, this Pineywoods haven offers natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and space for families to connect with nature.
A Hill Country Haven - 14:53
The Nature Conservancy in Texas has worked for decades with private landowners, Texas Parks and Wildlife and other partners to conserve one of the most pristine streams in Texas. This project safeguards water for people and wildlife and will provide outdoor recreational opportunities for generations to come.
Back to the Boardwalk - 20:19
Hurricane Harvey wiped out one of the best birding boardwalks on the coast. It’s now back in business. Come enjoy the sights and sounds of this birding hot spot.
Postcard From Texas: West Texas Birds - 24:27
Colorful birds find shelter in the high-elevation ponderosa pine forests of the Davis Mountains.
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Betting on Butterflies - 1:41
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park - 11:12
Hill Country Haven - 14:53
Back to Boardwalk - 20:19
West Texas Birds - 24:27
Share a story from this episode:
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youtu.be/0K4Fz6TFihk
youtu.be/sN_6933jOYQ
youtu.be/xNhsIRMTAxg
Episode 10, Season 41, Program 3410 Air Dates: December 7-13, 2025 & June 21-27, 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 #texasstateparks #stateparks #statepark
