Wanderlist – Fall Color Parks

Wanderlist – Fall Color Parks

Author: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department November 25, 2020 Duration: 16:41
Every fall the days get shorter and the leaves turn a magnificent bouquet of rich colors on trees all across the state. Join us as we discuss the beauty of fall colors in our state parks.

There's a particular quality to the light just before sunset in the Hill Country, and a certain quiet that settles over a pine forest in the Big Thicket. Under the Texas Sky captures those moments and everything in between, bringing the vastness of the state's landscapes right to your ears. Hosted by Cecilia Nasti and produced by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, this podcast is an invitation to step outside, whether you're on a remote trail or just imagining one from your couch. Each episode feels like a conversation with a friend who knows a secret fishing spot or the best way to set up a tent in the wind. You'll hear from biologists tracking elusive species, park rangers sharing stories from the field, and fellow enthusiasts who simply love to cook a meal over an open flame. It’s not just about extreme adventures; it’s about the tangible skills and the subtle wonders that make spending time in nature so rewarding. Tune in for practical advice that ranges from identifying bird calls to mastering campfire cuisine, all woven into narratives that remind us of our connection to the wild. This is more than a guide-it’s an audio companion for anyone who believes a deeper appreciation for the outdoors enriches daily life. So, find a comfortable spot and let this podcast be your soundtrack to discovering why life truly is better outside, under that wide and welcoming Texas sky.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 54

Under the Texas Sky
Podcast Episodes
Prescribed Fires = Good Burns [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:37
Wildfires can be scary. But they’re nature’s way of clearing areas for plant growth and help preserve native plants that support wildlife. Humans suppressed these natural wildfires, making them worse when they do occur.…
Culinary Weekend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:24
If you’re into fresh, locally-sourced food and connecting with nature, join us as our group forages for wild foods. Then Austin chef and author Jesse Griffiths cooks them into an awesome meal. All this freshness takes pl…
The Art of Nature [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:26
Join us for the debut of our new occasional series, The Art of Nature, where we tell the stories of artists that create art to tell stories about nature. In this episode, we spotlight San Antonio painter Jesus Toro Marti…
Spotted Sea Trout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:35
Spotted sea trout is wildly popular with people who fish the Texas coast. This episode we’ll find out how this tasty salt-water trout is raised, and how it’s protected through fishing regulations. Chef Cindy Haenel demon…
Guadalupe Bass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:11
The Guadalupe bass is a feisty little fish that makes its home in the cool, clear-running waters of Hill Country streams and rivers. It’s the State Fish of Texas, and we explore how what’s good for this fish is also good…
Heat Hacks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:16
Summer in Texas means biking, camping – so many outdoor activities. Don’t let the heat put a sweaty damper on the fun! Listen as we share heat hacks for both you and your partner-in-fun: your dog. We’ll also check in wit…
Paddlefish Restoration at Caddo Lake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:56
Sometimes the canary in the coalmine is a fish in a river. At Caddo Lake in deep east Texas, that fish – the paddlefish – is older than dinosaurs. Learn about efforts to restore this ancient animal to east Texas waters,…
Talking Turkey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:57
Wildlife is found across Texas, including wild turkeys. Hear the story of how these birds almost disappeared but were saved by conservation practices. We’ll also discuss how to call them to you, the 3 different kinds, an…
Pollinators and Native Plants [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:09
In this podcast we talk with invertebrate biologists and the horticulture director of the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. We discuss the relationship between native plants and their pollinator pals, and how honeybees…
A Fish Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:57
Fishing is a fun way to get outside, relax and enjoy nature. And fish make a delicious, locally-sourced, low-fat meal. Join us as we explore how rainbow trout and catfish are grown at a fish hatchery, then released into…