From Garden Gnomes to Willie Nelson’s Likeness, the Sculptures of Port Aransas Sandfest Never Disappoint
Every year as temperatures rise, friends and families from across the state descend on the long, wide beaches ... Read More »
Where to Scuba Dive in Texas
The Wild Blue Yonder Scuba diving opens up new worlds beneath Texas waters By Melissa GaskillFor centuries, people ... Read More »
The Edge of the World in Texas
The sun rises on a cloudless day in mid-October. On North Padre Island, a barrier island near Corpus Christi, ... Read More »
Take a Dip at Soon-to-Reopen Balmorhea Pool in West Texas
I remember the first time, and the second time, and close to the 100th time I’ve visited Balmorhea State Park ... Read More »
Behold the Bounty of the Blanco
Rivers in Texas run the gamut from bucolic babbling brooks to churning whitewater, from rocky dry channels to wide ... Read More »
Resacas are the Natural Wonders of Texas’ Rio Grande Valley
With their glinting waters and meandering channels, resacas are a ubiquitous part of the landscape in Texas’ ... Read More »
This Intracoastal Waterway Connects Texas to Florida
Gateway to the Gulf The Intracoastal Waterway connects Texas to Florida and Texans to fun By Dan OkoRunning more ... Read More »
A Guide to Texas’ Many Spring-Fed Pools
Forever Cool in a Spring-Fed Pool From Barton Springs to Balmorhea, Texas has more spring-fed swimming ... Read More »
The Frio is Chilly but That’s the Point
Dip a toe in the blue-green swirls of the Frio River and brace for the shiver that’s sure to ripple up your ... Read More »
No Guts, No Glory For Paddlers Who Take on the Texas Water Safari
I rolled my eyes when my friend suggested I enter the Texas Water Safari, a 260-mile paddling race from San Marcos ... Read More »
Let It Flow: The Return of Comanche Springs
The return of Comanche Springs in Fort Stockton, the "Spring City of Texas," is prompting conservationists to incentivize landowners to curb their irrigation practices in hopes of restoring the springs to a year-round flow. Read More »
See Bald Eagles This Winter at the Hill Country’s Canyon of the Eagles
The annual pilgrimage became so popular that a resort called Canyon of the Eagles was built around the experience. This month, the eco-lodge—located 60 miles northwest of Austin, and about 19 miles from Burnet—celebrates its 20th anniversary. Read More »
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