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The Outlaw Tradition of Noodling for Catfish

Fishing

The Outlaw Tradition of Noodling for Catfish

By Cameron Maynard
January 20, 2025
Hit the Waves at the Texas State Surfing Championship

Sports

Hit the Waves at the Texas State Surfing Championship

By Brant deBoer
December 6, 2024
Caddo Lake Inspires Legends and Lore in East Texas

Lakes

Caddo Lake Inspires Legends and Lore in East Texas

By Edward Carey
September 23, 2024
Explore the Rio Grande Valley’s Natural Wonders

Nature

Explore the Rio Grande Valley’s Natural Wonders

By Asher Elbein
August 26, 2024
The Lost Underwater Towns of Texas

History

The Lost Underwater Towns of Texas

By Robyn Ross
August 13, 2024
Life Along the Red River

Nature

Life Along the Red River

August 5, 2024
Hit Refresh at Boykin Springs Lake

Lakes

Hit Refresh at Boykin Springs Lake

By Christopher Collins
July 12, 2024
Dive Into These Texas River Retreats

Lodging

Dive Into These Texas River Retreats

By Scott Dubois
June 21, 2024
10 Summer Adventures for the Whole Family

10 Summer Adventures for the Whole Family

By Cynthia Drake
June 6, 2024
A Texan Learns to Surf at 72

Sports

A Texan Learns to Surf at 72

By Joe Nick Patoski
June 3, 2024
Beat the Heat at These Texas Water Parks

Water

Beat the Heat at These Texas Water Parks

By Joe Nick Patoski
Mist Connections at Caddo Lake State Park

Sightseer

Mist Connections at Caddo Lake State Park

By TH Staff
May 30, 2024
Dig for Seashell Treasures on Padre Island

Nature

Dig for Seashell Treasures on Padre Island

By Christopher Collins
May 28, 2024
Everything You Need to Know Before Floating a Texas River

How to Texas

Everything You Need to Know Before Floating a Texas River

By Marisa Charpentier
May 24, 2024
The Daytripper Braves the Devils River

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Braves the Devils River

By Chet Garner
May 20, 2024
Texas’ Only Ice Cream Boat Has Embarked on Lake Conroe

Texas’ Only Ice Cream Boat Has Embarked on Lake Conroe

By Layne Van Vranken
May 7, 2024
A First-Time Surfer Catches a Wave in Galveston

Open Road

A First-Time Surfer Catches a Wave in Galveston

By Sarah Hepola
May 2, 2024
From Bad Mutha to Fly-Fishing Expert

From Bad Mutha to Fly-Fishing Expert

By Michael Corcoran
April 26, 2024
Who Needs Venice When There Are Gondolas in Irving?

Who Needs Venice When There Are Gondolas in Irving?

By Amanda Ogle
March 8, 2024
Catch a Wave in Port Aransas

Sightseer

Catch a Wave in Port Aransas

By TH Staff
February 29, 2024
Brave the Cold(ish) Waters at a New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge

Brave the Cold(ish) Waters at a New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge

By Omar L. Gallaga
December 28, 2023
‘Tis the Season for Hunting Seashells

Drive

‘Tis the Season for Hunting Seashells

By Amanda Ogle
November 21, 2023
These Small Wonders Are the Panhandle’s Greatest Resource

Nature

These Small Wonders Are the Panhandle’s Greatest Resource

By Christopher Collins
October 24, 2023
Spend the Last Days of Summer at Sea Rim State Park

Spend the Last Days of Summer at Sea Rim State Park

By Melissa Gaskill
September 20, 2023
Capturing the Untamable Canadian River

Photography

Capturing the Untamable Canadian River

By Christopher Collins
June 27, 2023
The Fate of Jacob’s Well Remains Uncertain

History

The Fate of Jacob’s Well Remains Uncertain

By Ian Dille
Go With the Flow on the Comal River

Rivers

Go With the Flow on the Comal River

By Joe Nick Patoski
The Volunteers Keeping Texas’ Waterways Clean

Drive

The Volunteers Keeping Texas’ Waterways Clean

By Melissa Gaskill
Cool Off This Summer at Upgraded Community Pools Around the Lone Star State

Cool Off This Summer at Upgraded Community Pools Around the Lone Star State

By Chris Collins
June 9, 2023
Weekend Getaways from Houston: Galveston and Nacogdoches

Weekend Getaways from Houston: Galveston and Nacogdoches

By Clayton Maxwell
May 30, 2023
Texas Lighthouses Illuminate Maritime History Along the Coast

Drive

Texas Lighthouses Illuminate Maritime History Along the Coast

By Robyn Ross
Welcome to Texas’ RV Parks, Where Summer Never Ends

Camping

Welcome to Texas’ RV Parks, Where Summer Never Ends

By Sarah Hepola
An Adventurer’s Guide to Texas State Parks

Nature

An Adventurer’s Guide to Texas State Parks

By Pam LeBlanc
May 2, 2023
The Floating Campsite at Sea Rim State Park Is a One-of-a-Kind Experience

Drive

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

By Dan Oko
Bird Blinds Offer State Park Visitors and Migratory Birds a Tranquil Escape

Nature

Bird Blinds Offer State Park Visitors and Migratory Birds a Tranquil Escape

By Melissa Gaskill
The Houston Zoo’s New Galápagos Islands Exhibit Enchants and Educates

The Houston Zoo’s New Galápagos Islands Exhibit Enchants and Educates

By Layne Van Vranken
April 12, 2023
Go (Almost) Under the Sea at the Patton Center of Marine Science Education in Port Aransas

Go (Almost) Under the Sea at the Patton Center of Marine Science Education in Port Aransas

By Melissa Gaskill
March 24, 2023
The Eternal Springs of Balmorhea State Park Pool in West Texas

Nature

The Eternal Springs of Balmorhea State Park Pool in West Texas

By Katie Gutierrez
January 24, 2023
The Calm Before the Storm on South Padre Island

Sightseer

The Calm Before the Storm on South Padre Island
Explore Rio Grande Valley Wilderness at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

Nature

Explore Rio Grande Valley Wilderness at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

By Joe Nick Patoski
December 29, 2022
A Lost Swimming Hole in the Panhandle Plains Holds Generations of Family Memories

Open Road

A Lost Swimming Hole in the Panhandle Plains Holds Generations of Family Memories

By Bobby Alemán
Keep Your Eyes on the Skies: Hawk Watch at Smith Point Gets Underway

Keep Your Eyes on the Skies: Hawk Watch at Smith Point Gets Underway

By Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano
August 19, 2022
Do’s and Don’ts of Late Summer Travel in Texas

Do’s and Don’ts of Late Summer Travel in Texas

By Ariel Castillo
August 9, 2022
As Drought Sets in Across Texas, Expect a Bumpy Tubing Season

As Drought Sets in Across Texas, Expect a Bumpy Tubing Season

By Amelia Nonemacher
July 29, 2022
The History and Science Behind Bois d’Arc Lake

History

The History and Science Behind Bois d’Arc Lake

By Rob Curran
June 30, 2022
How the San Antonio River Walk Became More Than Just a Tourist Attraction

Nature

How the San Antonio River Walk Became More Than Just a Tourist Attraction

By Wes Ferguson
13 Things to Do Along the Texas Coast

Drive

13 Things to Do Along the Texas Coast

By Julia Jones
The Wild and Urban Brazos is a River Full of Contradictions

Rivers

The Wild and Urban Brazos is a River Full of Contradictions

By Joe Nick Patoski
Fly Fishing Is Taking off in Texas Rivers

Drive

Fly Fishing Is Taking off in Texas Rivers

By Dan Oko
Where To Go Swimming This Summer in Texas

Where To Go Swimming This Summer in Texas

June 24, 2022
Peel Back the Layers of Austin’s Onion Creek

Nature

Peel Back the Layers of Austin’s Onion Creek

By Ian Dille
April 28, 2022
San Antonio’s Morgan’s Wonderland Caters to Kids with Disabilities

Drive

San Antonio’s Morgan’s Wonderland Caters to Kids with Disabilities

By Clayton Maxwell
From Garden Gnomes to Willie Nelson’s Likeness, the Sculptures of Port Aransas Sandfest Never Disappoint

From Garden Gnomes to Willie Nelson’s Likeness, the Sculptures of Port Aransas Sandfest Never Disappoint

By Sallie Lewis
April 7, 2022
Where to Scuba Dive in Texas

Drive

Where to Scuba Dive in Texas

By Melissa Gaskill
March 24, 2022
The Edge of the World in Texas

The Edge of the World in Texas

By Katie Gutierrez
December 10, 2021
Take a Dip at Soon-to-Reopen Balmorhea Pool in West Texas

Take a Dip at Soon-to-Reopen Balmorhea Pool in West Texas

By Joe Nick Patoski
June 24, 2021
Behold the Bounty of the Blanco

Behold the Bounty of the Blanco

By Joe Nick Patoski
Resacas are the Natural Wonders of Texas’ Rio Grande Valley

Resacas are the Natural Wonders of Texas’ Rio Grande Valley

By Lydia Saldaña
May 27, 2021
This Intracoastal Waterway Connects Texas to Florida

This Intracoastal Waterway Connects Texas to Florida

By Dan Oko
A Guide to Texas’ Many Spring-Fed Pools

A Guide to Texas’ Many Spring-Fed Pools

By Julia Jones and Michael Hoinski
June 25, 2020
The Frio is Chilly but That’s the Point

The Frio is Chilly but That’s the Point

By Pam LeBlanc
No Guts, No Glory For Paddlers Who Take on the Texas Water Safari

Water

No Guts, No Glory For Paddlers Who Take on the Texas Water Safari

By Pam LeBlanc
April 30, 2020
Let It Flow: The Return of Comanche Springs

Let It Flow: The Return of Comanche Springs

January 22, 2020
See Bald Eagles This Winter at the Hill Country’s Canyon of the Eagles

See Bald Eagles This Winter at the Hill Country’s Canyon of the Eagles

December 6, 2019
Summer for Procrastinators: Splashway Waterpark & Campground

Summer for Procrastinators: Splashway Waterpark & Campground

July 31, 2019
Frio 101: Everything You Need to Know for a Trip to Texas’ Favorite River

Frio 101: Everything You Need to Know for a Trip to Texas’ Favorite River

July 8, 2019
Find Summer Bliss with a Spontaneous Trip to One of Texas’ Lesser-Known Destinations

Find Summer Bliss with a Spontaneous Trip to One of Texas’ Lesser-Known Destinations

June 30, 2019
I Survived the Texas Water Safari

I Survived the Texas Water Safari

June 18, 2019
Endangered Turtle Hatchlings Draw Crowds Along the Texas coast

Endangered Turtle Hatchlings Draw Crowds Along the Texas coast

June 12, 2019
Balmorhea State Park is Ready for Summer Visitors

Balmorhea State Park is Ready for Summer Visitors

April 30, 2019
Visit Canyon Lake in the Texas Hill Country with Our New Video Series “A Piece of Texas”

Visit Canyon Lake in the Texas Hill Country with Our New Video Series “A Piece of Texas”

April 11, 2019
12 Texas Trips for 2019

12 Texas Trips for 2019

December 21, 2018
Boat and Fish the Friendliest Lake on the Texas-Mexico Border

Boat and Fish the Friendliest Lake on the Texas-Mexico Border

November 28, 2018
Serious Surfers Brave the Winter Chill to Ride Texas’ Waves

Serious Surfers Brave the Winter Chill to Ride Texas’ Waves

November 24, 2018
Opportunities to Fish Abound in Port Aransas

Sports

Opportunities to Fish Abound in Port Aransas

October 30, 2018
Cast Away Your Cares on Six Texas Islands

Cast Away Your Cares on Six Texas Islands

October 29, 2018
Find Rustic Relaxation on the Nueces River at Camp Wood in the Hill Country

Find Rustic Relaxation on the Nueces River at Camp Wood in the Hill Country

August 10, 2018
Make A Splash With These 7 Quintessential Texas Rope Swings

Make A Splash With These 7 Quintessential Texas Rope Swings

August 1, 2018
The Call of The River Brings Peace and a Sense of Nostalgia

The Call of The River Brings Peace and a Sense of Nostalgia

July 17, 2018
Make a Date with Mother Nature on the Pecos River

Make a Date with Mother Nature on the Pecos River

June 26, 2018
Port Aransas to Beachgoers: Come on Back

Port Aransas to Beachgoers: Come on Back

May 23, 2018
Explore South Padre Island with a Drive up State Park Road 100

Explore South Padre Island with a Drive up State Park Road 100
Dive into Classic Summer Activities at Daingerfield State Park

Dive into Classic Summer Activities at Daingerfield State Park

April 26, 2018
In the Tiny Town of Christoval, an Amazing West Texas Oasis Awaits You

In the Tiny Town of Christoval, an Amazing West Texas Oasis Awaits You

April 25, 2018
The Sweet Side of Texas Summers? Swimming-Hole Satisfaction

The Sweet Side of Texas Summers? Swimming-Hole Satisfaction

July 14, 2016

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