Summer for Procrastinators: Robert Earl Keen’s 4th on the River
Revelers looking for a simpler celebration can find just that at Robert Earl Keen’s 4th on the River in Kerrville. The event is free and open to the public, with festivities starting at noon at Louise Hays Park. Read More »
Celebrate Fourth of July with These Tasty Recipes
Whether you plan to spend Independence Day with a cookout, barbecue, or picnic, we’ve got crowd-pleasing recipes that are sure to keep your guests satisfied. Read More »
6 Pet-Friendly Fourth of July Celebrations in Texas
While the Fourth isn’t typically considered a pet-friendly holiday, as fireworks and other festivities can be ... Read More »
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5 Hidden Gem Texas Lakes
Spend some time in and on the waters of these five lesser-known lakes, then visit the charming towns that surround them for a refreshing, slow-paced getaway. Read More »
100 Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Texas in 2019
Everything's bigger in Texas, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to celebrating our nation’s independence. We've compiled the ultimate guide—100 events—to help you plan the perfect red, white, and blue holiday week. Read More »
Elk Store in Fredericksburg Models Itself After a Prohibition-Era Speakeasy
The Elk Store Winery & Distillery traces its lineage to a Prohibition-era Central Texas moonshiner. Owner Todd Smajstrla named his spot on Fredericksburg’s Main Street after the old general store in Elk, just northeast of Waco, where his great-grandfather, John Cyril Smajstrla, made clandestine moonshine. Read More »
How “Poet of the Story” Katherine Anne Porter was Shaped (And Conflicted) by Growing up in Texas
She won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. President Kennedy praised her work. Vivien Leigh starred in her movie. Her life rivaled the character drama of Hemingway’s—four marriages, countless affairs, stints in New York and Paris and Mexico. But you may have never heard of Katherine Anne Porter. And even here in her home state, you’re even less likely to know that this 20th-century master of the short story could be the best writer ever born and raised in Texas. Read More »
Five Can’t-Miss Food Festivals to Indulge in This Summer
Food is an essential part of any festival, but these Texas towns take their focus on cuisine to the next level. Tantalize your taste buds at these food-themed events featuring sizzling cookoffs, sweet samples, and a gathering of like-minded foodies from across the state. Read More »
The Daytripper’s Top 5 in Bandera
We’ve all been there, when an out-of-stater asks us if we all wear 10-gallon hats and ride horses to work. For most of us, the answer is no. But for the folks in the Cowboy Capital of the World, it’s a part of daily life. This Hill Country town is filled with all the boot-scootin’, cattle-ropin’ fun your Texan heart can handle. Here are five ways to wrangle the most adventure out of your day. Read More »
Find Summer Bliss with a Spontaneous Trip to One of Texas’ Lesser-Known Destinations
When it comes to iconic Texas summer destinations, the early bird gets the worm, or in this case, the prime Garner State Park campsite. With the population of Texas continuing to grow by 1,000 people a day, some of the state’s most sought-after vacation spots are booked five months to a year in advance. But, luckily, there are plenty of equally enjoyable summer diversions for the more spontaneous-minded travelers. Read More »
Texas-Based RV Rental Company Now Books Experiences
Austin-based RV rental company Outdoorsy recently announced that customers will be able to add-on “experiences” when renting RVs, campers, and Airstreams from their website. Read More »
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