Recreation

Three young people stand on a dock in lake in front of green trees

10 Summer Adventures for the Whole Family

From digging in the dirt to protecting sea life to playing at night, there's fun for all ages and abilities at these destinations

By Cynthia Drake

June 6, 2024

Three horses stand in a natural setting with pink clouds overhead

History

Rescuing Texas’ Once Wild Horses

By Dina Gachman

May 21, 2024

A man paddles a kayak down bright blue water with a hilly desert landscape in the background

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Braves the Devils River

By Chet Garner

May 20, 2024

On a Night Hike, Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark

By Robyn Ross

May 17, 2024

A person in a t-shirt sits on a rock overlooking a large canyon with numerous plants and trees

Hiking

Exploring McKittrick Canyon, the Most Beautiful Spot in Texas

By Bobby Alemán

May 6, 2024

A pair of hikers stand on a bluff overlooking a valley and tall mountains

Vintage

On Top of the World at Big Bend National Park

By Christopher Collins

May 3, 2024

A photograph of a nature scene at dusk with blueish yellow sky and hundreds of small yellow fireflies

Sightseer

Fireflies Set Independence Creek Preserve Aglow

By TH Staff

March 28, 2024

A person flies a green kite over a mountain peak on a blue sky day

Exploring the Sky Islands of the Trans-Pecos

By W.K. Stratton

March 25, 2024

Who Needs Venice When There Are Gondolas in Irving?

By Amanda Ogle

March 8, 2024

Find Your Place in the Sun at These Total Solar Eclipse Events

By Amanda Ogle

February 23, 2024

A group of silhouetted people walk under a bright sun

Drive

Texas Towns Are Partying Through the Total Eclipse

By Lori Rackl

January 8, 2024

Shaw Nguyen (left) and Theresa Pham stand behind a table full of rose bouquets and tea service treats.

Everything’s Coming Up Roses at This Farm Near Houston

By Layne Van Vranken

December 21, 2023

A group of hikers walk along a trail, away from the camera

Drive

Hiking Through Houston’s Wild Frontier