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Texas Lighthouses Illuminate Maritime History Along the Coast

Though five lighthouses still stand, Port Isabel is home to the only one open to the public

By Robyn Ross

May 30, 2023

Welcome to Texas’ RV Parks, Where Summer Never Ends

By Sarah Hepola

May 30, 2023

A woman stands on top of a large stone lookout tower under blue sky in the mountains

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

By Dan Oko

May 2, 2023

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

By Melissa Gaskill

May 2, 2023

A woman and two young children look at the fish in an aquarium.

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

By Melissa Gaskill

March 24, 2023

The Eternal Springs of Balmorhea State Park Pool in West Texas

By Katie Gutierrez

January 24, 2023

Dark blue storm clouds form over clear blue water with a dark seashore in the foreground

The Calm Before the Storm on South Padre Island

January 24, 2023

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

By Bobby Alemán

December 29, 2022

A large swarm of hawks in the sky

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

By Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano

August 19, 2022

A silver car passes by a brown sign reading "Big Bend Nat'l Park 40" on rugged terrain

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

By Amelia Nonemacher

July 29, 2022

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