Camping

Welcome to Texas’ RV Parks, Where Summer Never Ends

May 30, 2023 | By Sarah Hepola

The Floating Campsite at Sea Rim State Park Is a One-of-a-Kind Experience

May 2, 2023 | By Dan Oko

A Day Spent at Lake Bastrop Trailway Rewards Human and Canine Adventurers

April 28, 2023 | By Robyn Ross

When my dog and I go hiking, I try to find trails that meet three criteria.

Treat Yourself to a Glamping Weekend at Palo Duro Canyon State Park

April 13, 2023 | By Melissa Gaskill

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.

Best Friends Bond Through Misadventures at Big Bend National Park

January 6, 2023 | By Scott Bedgood

Decatur’s LBJ Grasslands Are a Paradise for Nature Lovers

December 29, 2022 | By Amanda Ogle

Meandering down a dirt path surrounded by native prairie all around, I feel calm as leaves crunch under my feet and grassland unfolds in front of me.

How One Houston Family Visited All 89 Texas State Parks—And More

August 8, 2022 | By Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano

Big Bend for the Rest of Us

January 1, 2022 | By John Spaulding

Georgetown Loop Offers Thru-hiking in Austin’s Backyard

December 27, 2021 | By Morgan O'Hanlon

Houston’s TAXA Outdoors Makes Campers With Adventure, Comfort In Mind

September 23, 2021 | By Melissa Gaskill

Garrett Finney grew up camping in the northeast United States. After moving to Texas in the early 2000s to work at NASA’s Habitability Design Center, he took his family on a campout in the middle of a typically hot Texas summer.

New Safari-Style Tents Offer Hassle-Free Camping at Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

August 23, 2021 | By Melissa Gaskill

Five minutes after arrival at Lake Bastrop North Shore Park, my friend and I are relaxing around the firepit as flames crackle and the sky darkens into a canopy of stars.

Texas Vintage RV Enthusiasts Follow a Long Line of Inventive Campers

April 29, 2021 | By Pam LeBlanc

Expert Tips for Camping With Your Family, Backpack, or RV in Texas

February 25, 2021 | By

The first time I seriously considered buying an RV was in the aftermath of a family tent camping trip to Kerrville-Schreiner Park …

Port Aransas Beach Camping Gets Exclusive During the Offseason

November 19, 2020 | By Joe Lanane

After months of quarantining, my wife and I finally bought an RV.
We knew exactly where we wanted to take our 19-foot Class C RV: Port Aransas.

The June 2023 cover of Texas Highways Magazine

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