Secret Spot

Shining a Light on Armand Bayou Nature Center on 50th Anniversary

The 2,500-acre nature preserve showcases what Houston would’ve looked like if humans never settled here. Why do so few people know it exists?

Summer Field Trips

The Ultimate Houston Family Bucket List

15 can’t-miss summer field trips that toddlers to teens will dig.

Hidden Houston

A real insider knows that fun doesn't come with a price tag—especially in a city like Houston.

Postcards From Beyond the Beltway

The area is home to Armand Bayou Nature Center, one of the largest urban wildlife refuges in the U.S.

05/31/2016 By Andrea Park

The Great Outdoors

From alligators to bobcats, you never know what you'll see at the 2,500-acre nature center.

In-Town Escapes

Despite our fruitless searches for owls and homemade cheese, Armand Bayou is a great close-in getaway.