nature

A sunny garden can hide some serious dangers – just wait until you hear about the wild parsnip and its sneaky, toxic charm.

Louisiana's capital hides a pristine 103-acre swamp ecosystem where hundreds of wildlife species thrive just minutes from downtown and LSU.

Texans enjoying state parks and the outdoors are warned to avoid the Southern Flannel Moth caterpillar—its venomous hairs can cause intense pain and irritation.

I, for one, am encouraged by this move. As more and more people move to Texas, some natives have expressed concern that expansion, although needed, would begin to encroach on the natural beauty of Central Texas. Since I was born in that area, this means quite a bit.

Given that the Lone Star State has the largest number of snakes than any other U.S. state, it's good to be aware while enjoying our Texas lakes.

Explore Louisiana’s best outdoor adventures! From kayaking in the Atchafalaya Basin to hiking Kisatchie, these top 20 destinations are perfect for nature lovers.

Find out why black bears are making a comeback in Texas, with sightings on the rise.

At the end of August, this strange fish was caught by an angler at Lake Meredith in Sanford, Texas. Apparently, the fish was so strange and unusual to behold, that it was moved to the Lake Meredith Aquatic & Wildlife Museum so others could go and see it.