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 »
Summer for Procrastinators: Splashway Waterpark & Campground
The small community of Sheridan, located between San Antonio and Houston, offers a more relaxed water park experience with Splashway, which opened in 1998. Read More »
Frio 101: Everything You Need to Know for a Trip to Texas’ Favorite River
If you love Texas outdoors, how could you not know the Frio? Well, maybe you’re one of the millions of newcomers who just got to Texas. Or perhaps you’ve lived in Texas your entire life and, unlike all those people whose families have been vacationing on the Frio for generations, you have no clue what or where they are talking about. Never stepped foot in Garner State Park? Think Concan is in Mexico? Well, pull up a chair and scoot closer. 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 »
I Survived the Texas Water Safari
Today, three days after my finish, I feel feral. I also feel like Wonder Woman filled my lungs with magic air that makes me capable of doing almost anything I set my mind to. Read More »
Endangered Turtle Hatchlings Draw Crowds Along the Texas coast
PINS has a list of nest locations and projected hatch-dates— the next predicted hatch date for 2019 is June 12-16, with dates continuing through mid-July. However, hatchlings are unpredictable and emerge when they’re ready, according to the park. 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 »
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