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Editor’s Note: Happy Trails

Over the last decade, Senior Managing Editor Matt Joyce has written dozens of stories about Texas’ majestic landscapes, charismatic people, and multifaceted history.

Think Texas Is Hot? Here Are 8 Reasons Why It’s Hotter Than You Think

by Natalie Moore

Texans are no strangers to heat, but everyone’s feeling it this summer as temperatures continue breaking records.

Travel Across Texas Without Ever Leaving Your Armchair

by Natalie Moore

When the walk from the living room to the kitchen fridge seems like a long walk, dig into the stories that transport you to the far reaches of the state without ever having to leave the warmth of your armchair.

The Ten Commandments for Driving on Highways in Texas

by Sarah Thurmond

Did you know that in 2007 no less an authority than Pope Benedict XVI handed down a list of Ten Commandments for drivers?

Find Lovely Silence, along with Inward Focus and Empowerment, on a Solo Camping Trip

by Tyson Bird

I grew up camping with my family. We spent long weekends at Texas state parks, where we’d pitch our giant blue canvas tent, belly flop into the nearest lake, and chase fireflies when the sun went down. As a college student, I camped with friends; when I married, my husband and I began backpacking. Until recently, though, I always slept within hollering distance of someone I knew, in case a bear invaded camp or a storm flattened my tent. Then, as part of what I called my “Year of Adventure” a few years ago, I decided to try solo camping.