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The Daytripper Drives a World War II Tank in Uvalde

The Daytripper Drives a World War II Tank in Uvalde

At the crossroads where the Hill Country meets South Texas sits a charming town with a history deeper than its swimming holes.

Spring Road Trips: Scenic Drives, the Gulf Coast, Big Bend, and the ‘Eiffel Tower’ Await

Spring Road Trips: Scenic Drives, the Gulf Coast, Big Bend, and the ‘Eiffel Tower’ Await

Ready to take the roads less traveled? Among this group of spring road trips, you have an option to avoid the traffic of Interstate 35 from DFW to the Hill Country and discover a different route to journey out to Big Bend.

Spring Into Action with Day Drives to the Davis Mountains, Rio Grande Valley, and Edwards Plateau

Spring Into Action with Day Drives to the Davis Mountains, Rio Grande Valley, and Edwards Plateau

Whether you’re a Texas history buff or a fan of cowboy culture or an explorer of high-mountain peaks, these spring road trips are just what you need to get away for a day and visit parts of the state you may not normally think of for one-day excursions.

Trip to Bountiful: Texas Highways Wildflower Drives

Trip to Bountiful: Texas Highways Wildflower Drives

For the enlightened and adventurous traveler, serendipity transforms every trip: Hiking a new trail and rounding a bend to encounter an unexpected vista, journeying to a destination you’ve heard about—or visiting a familiar place with someone who’s never been—without an agenda.

Add These Small Town Indie Bookshops to Your Reading, Writing, and Road-Tripping Itinerary

Add These Small Town Indie Bookshops to Your Reading, Writing, and Road-Tripping Itinerary

I grew up in a family where Mom read The Chronicles of Narnia out loud while Dad drove as we traversed the state of Texas on summer vacation.

Pucker Up for a ‘Longhorn Kiss’ at Copper Breaks State Park in Quanah

Pucker Up for a ‘Longhorn Kiss’ at Copper Breaks State Park in Quanah

The Texas State Parks system marks its 100th anniversary this year. With 89 parks, natural areas, and historic sites to choose from, visitors can experience all kinds of outdoor activities.

In Appreciation of Echo Bridge, the Coolest Music Venue in Texas

In Appreciation of Echo Bridge, the Coolest Music Venue in Texas

Set on the San Antonio River, where live oak, pecan, mesquite, and willow trees line the banks and create a shady, bucolic scene, Echo Bridge in San Antonio is the coolest music venue in Texas you’ve never heard of.

The Real Locations That Inspired Larry McMurtry’s ‘Lonesome Dove’

The Real Locations That Inspired Larry McMurtry’s ‘Lonesome Dove’

Of all the quintessentially Texan books, Lonesome Dove ranks right up there. And while most readers are familiar with its iconic descriptions of the dusty land, many may not know the local spots that gave author Larry McMurtry the inspiration to write his historical epic.

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