Aspiring Archaeologists, Amongst Gators, Lake Whitney | Texas Parks & Wildlife Series (Full Episode)

Episode 24, Season 41 of Texas Parks & Wildlife, a weekly PBS series about the great outdoors. Alligators are native wildlife in Texas, and it is not unusual to see one. Find out what to do if you encounter an alligator. Take a short road trip from DFW to the shores of Lake Whitney. You’ll find clear water, plenty of campsites, and a great place to relax with the family. Join some young archaeologists as they learn the tools of the trade and discover the importance of cultural preservation. Kids Dig History - 1:40 Kids learn hands-on history lessons by uncovering thousands of years of Native American artifacts at the Texas Archeological Society Field School. These future archeologists of all ages are getting their hands dirty while learning professional techniques for preserving history. They’re doing real archeology with real artifacts and they’re having real fun while they do it. Alligator, Native Texan - 7:15 Alligators are native wildlife in Texas, and it is not unusual to see one. They are fascinating reptiles, but conflicts can occur when alligators are fed by people. Never feed an alligator, either intentionally or unintentionally. Watch and learn more about these native Texans. Lake Whitney State Park -14:12 Take a short road trip from DFW or Waco to the shores of Lake Whitney. You’ll find clear water, plenty of campsites, and a great place to relax with the family. Wardens on the Water - 17:52 Texas Game Wardens ensure the safety of park guests through vigilant patrols and education. They conduct regular checks on park visitors to ensure compliance with safety regulations, such as life jacket usage on waterways and adherence to park rules. With so many guests visiting parks for the first time, making sure they are properly prepared in case of an emergency is their top priority. From the Archives: Texas 150 - 22:01 In April of 1986, on the anniversary of the Texas battle for independence at San Jacinto, thousands of Texans gathered on the site for a festival that featured Willie Nelson and many other performers from all around the state, in celebration of the history and future of Texas. Postcard From Texas: Goose Island Blooms - 24:44 Springtime wildflowers at Goose Island State Park. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Generation Archeologist - 1:40 Texan Gators - 7:15 Lake Whitney - 14:12 Water Wardens - 17:52 From the Archives - 22:01 Goose Island Blooms - 24:44 Share a story from this episode:    • Kids Dig History      • Alligators Native Texans      • Lake Whitney State Park      • Wardens on the Water      • Texas 150   Episode 24, Season 40, Program 3424 Air Dates: March 15-21, 2026 & September 27-October 3, 2026 When to watch on Texas PBS stations: https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/tv/t... Join us on Facebook:   / texasparksandwildlife   Join us on Instagram:   / texasparkswildlife   #texasoutdoors #outdooradventure #outdoors #texas #nature #documentary #fullepisode