The Sweet Side of Texas Summers? Swimming-Hole Satisfaction
In Texas, we love our swimming holes as much as we love barbecue and country music. We’ve got plenty of them worth bragging about, too. From east to west and north to south, shimmering natural ponds and river respites abound, beckoning us to kick off our sandals and take a flying leap. Our advice? Give in to the temptation. To help you plot your adventure, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites. Read More »
Hail to the Boys of the CCC
When I was a child, Texas’ state parks were beloved vacation destinations. I became intimately familiar with ... Read More »
Daytripper: Balmorhea
Amid the prickly-pear cacti and rocky hills of West Texas lies a literal oasis in the desert. It’s a place where ... Read More »
A Desert Diverse
Resting in the shade next to a pool of clear water, I could almost forget that miles and miles of West Texas desert surround me. But in fact I was in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert, one of the most biologically diverse arid regions in the world. Read More »
A New Dawn in the Davis Mountains
Dawn has just broken above the new Davis Mountains State Park wildlife-viewing station, an L-shaped timber and ... Read More »
Davis Mountains Scenic Loop
From a distance, West Texas’ Davis Mountains float above the Chihuahuan Desert like a smoky mirage. Formed ... Read More »
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