On PBS Stations This Week August 16-22, 2026

Government Canyon, Paddling Trails, Scrappin Valley

Government Canyon State Natural Area provides a crucial source of drinking water for San Antonio residents. Experience the slow-moving water and natural beauty of Martin Dies, Jr. State Park. Thanks to good stewardship and a lot of birdhouses, the Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers of Scrappin Valley are doing so well that they're being exported to other forests that need them.

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August 23-29, 2026

Chimney Swifts, Master iNaturalist, Centennial Parks

Meet a husband-and-wife team that's spent half of their lives working to save the Chimney Swift. Anybody can use the iNaturalist app to identify plants and animals while also contributing to science. Hear from the team leading the charge to create new parks in Texas and get a sneak peek at the newest land to be developed.

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August 30-September 5, 2026

The Big Sit, Lake Casa Blanca, Fishing Tradition

Birding is a great outdoor hobby that's easy to get into, especially during the Big Sit, where birders of all skill-levels come together to spot migrating birds. Visit Lake Casa Blanca International State Park, a natural oasis in the city of Laredo. Follow an angler fishing for dinner and sport in Trinity Bay.

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September 6-12, 2026

Tracking CWD, Fishing for Records, Coastal Paddling Trail

Researchers are studying deer and elk movements in the Texas Panhandle to help stop the spread of fatal Chronic Wasting Disease. Since 1971 the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has recognized fishing records of all kinds. Meet a man who holds a record number of records. Enjoy paddling, fishing, and the scenic beauty of Oso Bay on one of the newest Texas Paddling Trails.

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