Sightseer

A person in an astronaut suit stands next to a Texas flag underneath a large purple and black night sky filled with stars

Going Galactic in The Big Bend of West Texas

An astronaut costume contributes to the moonscape feel to the Chihuahuan Desert

November 24, 2021

Large gray concrete boxes along the right side frame two people flying colorful kites in the bright blue sky above a brown desert scene

Flying Kites Over the Stark Chihuahuan Desert Landscape

October 28, 2021

Bright orange leaves dominate a scene on a rocky surface with a lone hiker on a trail. Blue sky peeks through some leaves.

A Wet Summer Bodes Well for a Colorful Fall at Guadalupe Mountains

September 23, 2021

Bright sunlight bathes a scene of several horses and riders in a dirt-floored ring. Crowds of onlookers pack the stands, hodling and waving flags.

A Bronc Rider Beats the Buzzer at the Jim Bowie Days Rodeo in North Texas

August 26, 2021

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A Texas-flag themed mural reading "Archer City" on the side of a tan building

Archer City Residents Paint the Town for a Purpose

July 29, 2021

The sun shines through bright blue water and rocks

The View from 30 Feet Under Jacob’s Well

June 24, 2021

Lights down a pier under dark blue sky with a cloud

The Galveston Fishing Pier Illuminates the Gulf of Mexico

May 27, 2021

The Refreshing Hill Country Oasis at Krause Springs

April 29, 2021

Blue sky peeks out of golden clouds above dark trees and reflective water

A Golden Sunset in South Austin

March 25, 2021

A field of bluebonnets near Whitehall, Texas.

The Bucolic Beauty of a Blanket of Bluebonnets

By TH Staff

February 25, 2021

The Most Unusual Rest Area in West Texas

January 28, 2021

A Perseid Meteor Shower Under West Texas Dark Skies

December 24, 2020

Ocatillo glow orange in the sunrise light in Big Bend, overlooking the Rio Grande under a deep blue sky

A Sparkling Autumn Sunrise Illuminates Big Bend National Park

November 26, 2020

A man leans back in a rocking chair while reading a newspaper in this historic photo

A Depression-Era Photo Captures A Slice of Rural Texas Life

October 29, 2020

Fall leaves along the ground and in the trees with a long-exposure view of the Guadalupe River

A Golden Moment on the Guadalupe River

September 24, 2020

A black and white picture of grain elevators in a wide-open prairie

Where the Fields Meet the Silos and the Texas Sky Near Austwell

August 27, 2020

A man pushes a stroller in front of a pink wall with several antique doors in front in Brenham Texas

A Beautiful Blend of Color and History in Brenham

By Tom McCarthy Jr.

July 30, 2020

A dam that forms a spring-fed lake

A Sparkling Texas Swimming Hole On the Nueces River

By Kenny Braun

June 25, 2020

Surf Texas Waves for Days on South Padre Island

May 28, 2020

The Acton State Historic Site Marks the Grave of Elizabeth Crockett

By Julie Stratton

April 30, 2020

The Cave Without a Name near Boerne Texas

No Words Can Describe This No-Name Cave in the Texas Hill Country

By Kenny Braun

March 26, 2020

Blooming Marigolds in Big Bend National Park

February 27, 2020

Touchdowns in Jacksonville’s Legendary Tomato Bowl

January 30, 2020

Fireworks over Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, Trinity River, Dallas, Texas, USA.

Fireworks Over Dallas’ Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

December 27, 2019

A decaying sign for the Stardust Motel under the dark sky

Photo: The Old Stardust Hotel in Marfa

November 25, 2019

Photo: Monahans Sandhills State Park

October 31, 2019

Photo: A Snowy Autumn Day in the Chisos Mountain of Big Bend

September 30, 2019

A path through a forest of trees covered in Spanish moss

Spanish Moss and Tranquility in Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

August 29, 2019

A night sky over the water in the Hill Country

Photo: The Milky Way Rises Over Pedernales Falls State Park

By TH Staff

July 24, 2019

A swimming hole during the daytime

Photo: Keep Cool at Devil’s Waterhole in Inks Lake State Park This Summer

June 24, 2019

The ocean with clouds above

Photo: Clouds Loom Over Follett’s Island

May 31, 2019

People holding tubes heading for the river

Floating the Frio in Garner State Park

By TH Staff

May 8, 2019

Lightning strikes over a field

Photo: Lightning Over Sweetwater

March 28, 2019

Clymer Meadow Preserve

Photo: Clymer Meadow Preserve

March 1, 2019

The Window in Big Bend National Park

Photo: The Window in the Chisos Basin

January 31, 2019

People crouching down in front of bags with colorful lights on them

Photo: Chinese New Year on the San Antonio River Walk

By TH Staff

December 16, 2018

A red male cardinal sits on a branch with icicles

Photo: A Male Cardinal Adds a Splash of Color to a Cold Day

November 28, 2018

Will van Overbeek

When You Just Can’t Take That Texas Heat Anymore, Take a Dip in This Private Oasis in the Texas Hill Country

April 26, 2018

A person diving into a lake off a floating dock

Dive into Classic Summer Activities at Daingerfield State Park

By TH Staff

April 26, 2018

A young child runs by the artwork

Renowned “Stickwork” Artist Brings Unusual Outdoor Exhibition to Texas

March 20, 2018

An overlook at Independence Creek Preserve

Don’t Miss Independence Creek Preserve’s First Open Weekend This Year

March 19, 2018

Pink wildflowers in a green field

South Padre Island Gets in on the Spring Wildflower Show

By TH Staff

February 14, 2018

Ferns in Bastrop State Park

After the Most Destructive Wildfire in Texas History, Bastrop State Park Rises from the Ashes

February 14, 2018

Two horses near the ocean on the beach

Where to Ride a Horse on the Beach in Matagorda

By TH Staff

January 12, 2018

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Sightseer: The Other Padre Island

February 23, 2017

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Sightseer: Caddo Mounds Grass House

December 22, 2016

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HummerBird Celebration

August 1, 2016

Pleasure Pier, Galveston, Texas

Scenic Route: Pleasure Pier in Galveston

May 17, 2016

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Rear View: Sweet treat

May 12, 2015

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Scenic Route: Turkey Bend Recreation Area

March 17, 2015

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