On PBS Stations This Week December 7-13, 2025

Coastal Boardwalk, Pineywoods Park, Butterflies

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.

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December 14-20, 2025

Talking to Owls, Biking Caprock Canyons, Birding Padre

Join a team of researchers as they traverse the Davis Mountains in search of owls. Ride along over natural bridges and through tunnels on the mountain biking trails at Caprock Canyons State Park. See an amazing mix of birds at South Padre Island a prime destination for birders during the fall migration.

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December 21-27, 2025

Dove Hunt, Galveston Island State Park, Cooking Shrimp

There are over a million acres of public hunting lands in Texas. Take a look at one of the state's newest wildlife management areas, where licensed hunters can access land for a dove hunting experience. From the surf and dunes of the Gulf to the bay side's quiet marsh and native prairie, Galveston Island State Park holds a lot to discover. Chef Davis Turner of Austin's Huckleberry fries up some wild caught Texas Gulf shrimp.

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December 28, 2025-January 3, 2026

Snapping Turtles, Cooper Lake, Future Fishing Holes

Protected alligator snapping turtles are returned to their natural habitats, after the trafficked animals are saved from interstate poachers. Cooper Lake State Park in northeastern Texas offers shady campsites and cabins, a large lake, and plenty of fun. Fisheries biologist Dan Bennett is working to turn two new Texas reservoirs into trophy bass fishing destinations.

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