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Happy Summer, San Marcos! The early dawns and late dusks make for long days to enjoy the beautiful natural areas which we are lucky to... Read More

If you ever experience a time when nothing in your world makes sense, like possibly now, I want to suggest that you may find more... Read More

As we go into the summer months here in San Marcos, more and more of us are heading outside to relax, seeking the shady spots... Read More

One of the most striking flowers blooming on the trails right now is the Texas thistle, a tall, multi-branched plant with a brilliant puff of... Read More

As many of you may have already heard, San Marcos CISD was one of 20 organizations in the state of Texas to be awarded a... Read More

On May 1, the City of San Marcos made the following announcement in regard to the increased presence of painted rocks in the natural areas.... Read More

At first glance, “Tech on the Trails: Engaging Kids on Hiking Trails Using Technology” seems like a real contradiction. Don’t we head out to natural... Read More

One of the most anticipated signs of spring is the blooming of the Texas mountain laurel, which grows in abundance in our thin, rocky soil.... Read More

During Golden Cheeked Warbler nesting season, some trails are closed March 1 – May 31. Please observe these trail closures and practice common sense, good... Read More