Terlingua Hosts the World’s First Sotol Festival
Nearly 1,000 attendees learned about the native spirit with tastings and more Read More »
Cabernet Grill’s Vogel Orchard Peach Crisp Recipe
Cabernet Grill’s peach crisp combines Vogel Orchard peaches with fragrant lavender Read More »
Beginner’s Guide to Camping Gear
Start your camping experience off right with Texas-made products and equipment, from a sturdy cooler to a lightweight blanket Read More »
Field Guide to Camping Dangers
One of the things that keeps potential campers in the great indoors is all the unknowns…out there. From unforgiving weather to creepy- crawlies to vines with a vengeance, danger can seem to lurk around every tree trunk in Texas. And while nature is naturally unavoidable, being armed with knowledge—and a first-aid kit—will alleviate some fears. Kimberly Sorensen, a Houston-based outdoor education specialist with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, shares her knowledge of some common dangers in state parks. Read More »
The Beginner’s Guide to Camping in Texas
I’d never understood the allure of camping. Perhaps it’s because my family was never very interested in spending time in the wilderness. We traveled quite a bit, but our destinations were always big cities with the inescapable smell of car exhaust and neon signs lighting up the night sky. In the outdoors, there were bugs, critters, and uncontrollable temperatures—and why would we voluntarily sleep on the ground when my parents worked very hard to put a roof over our heads? Whether due to nature or nurture, I knocked at the door of my 30s with no basic outdoor survival skills or knowledge. Read More »
Where and When to Find Peaches in Texas This Year
When is peach season this year? It’s always a bit fuzzy, so visit farm websites for opening dates and daily harvest updates before you hit the road. Generally,peaches are available May-September, with traditional freestone varieties appearing late June and early July, but offerings are subject to change. Read More »
Texas Parks & Wildlife’s Texas Outdoor Family Program Caters to Rookie Campers
Texas Parks & Wildlife ranger Immanuel Salas assists Texas Outdoor Family campers in building a fire. Photo: Tiffany Hofeldt Read More »
Broccoli Spears with Crispy Cheese Crust Recipe
A steady diet of hot dogs and s’mores is a perfectly fine (short term) camping meal plan. But if you want to step up your live fire game, author and Texas Highways contributor Paula Disbrowe’s cookbook Any Night Grilling provides inspired recipe ideas. The simple yet decadent Broccoli Spears with Crispy Cheese Crust makes an ideal side dish for a hearty cut of meat. “This recipe is great for camping because of its short ingredient list, and it’s easy enough for novice grillers to prepare,” Disbrowe says. “The final shower of grated Parmesan creates a crispy cheese crust that will have everyone reaching for seconds.” Read More »
Explore A Collapsed Volcanic Dome in Big Bend Ranch State Park
Thanks to recent trail work, Big Bend Ranch State Park’s signature geological landmark, El Solitario, is in ... Read More »
The Licon Family Has Been Making Asadero Cheese in San Elizario for Four Generations
On the outskirts of the Spanish presidio town of San Elizario, Licon Dairy has been perfecting its signature cheese since the 1950s. That’s when Soltero and Isabela Martinez moved to the El Paso area from California, acquired a couple of dairy cows, and started selling asadero made from a family recipe, says Gene Licon, the third generation of his family to run the dairy. Read More »
Balmorhea State Park is Ready for Summer Visitors
Sometimes the best summer moments are unplanned—a spontaneous road trip, a lazy day at the lake, or an impromptu backyard barbecue. But some of our state’s most memorable summer diversions require advance planning. Balmorhea State Park's star attraction, the pool, reopened March 1 after being closed nearly 10 months for repairs, and visitors are already returning in droves to cool off in the aquamarine water of the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool. Read More »
Rodeo and Boot-Scoot Beside the Guadalupe River All Summer Long
The down-home, open-air entertainment venue on the outskirts of Hunt got its start in 1925 when Walter and Audrey Crider hosted a rodeo, dance, and barbecue fundraiser to support the local school. The event proved so popular it was reprised the following year, then on a weekly basis throughout the summer by the late 1940s. Over the subsequent decades, the small-town attraction has grown and gained a statewide following Read More »
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