The Southern Exposures Youth Nature Photo Contest is now open, inviting young photographers ages 6 to 18 to capture the beauty of the natural world this summer. The free contest is organized by the Valley Land Fund in partnership with the City of McAllen’s Quinta Mazatlán and is designed to encourage families to get kids outdoors this summer—exploring parks, nature centers, and backyards and encouraging families to spend more time outdoors this summer.Participants may submit up to six original photos of South Texas nature, including birds, butterflies, sunflowers, lizards, sunsets, and other outdoor scenes. The contest highlights the Rio Grande ...