How Longhorn Cavern Was Carved by Hand
May 2, 2023 | By Bobby Alemán
Hiking + Biking
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.
Shift Your Sightseeing Up a Gear with Self-Guided E-bike Tours
March 3, 2023 | By Pam LeBlanc
The Nearly Completed Northeast Texas Trail Is an Outdoor Sports Paradise
March 1, 2023 | By Pam LeBlanc
Imagine hopping on a trail in Farmersville, about an hour northeast of Dallas, and pedaling a bike, hiking, or riding a scooter all the way to New Boston, eight miles from the Arkansas border.
Trek Travel Designs Hill Country Rides for Serious Bicyclists
February 28, 2023 | By Lori Rackl
South Llano River State Park, a Treasured Hill Country Haven, is Getting a New Headquarters and Bridge
September 12, 2022 | By Pam LeBlanc
South Llano River State Park, a former goat and sheep ranch that’s now a beloved outdoors playground on the edge of the Texas Hill Country, is getting a new headquarters building, new low-water crossing bridge, and an amphitheater.
Keep Your Eyes on the Skies: Hawk Watch at Smith Point Gets Underway
August 19, 2022 | By Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano
Every fall, tens of thousands of birds migrate south through Texas in search of warmer climates for the winter.
A Hiker Confronts Monoculture in Austin Parks
August 18, 2022 | By Bobby Alemán
I didn’t even know it was there until I made a trip with my son to the Austin Nature & Science Center, a natural history museum for kids near Lady Bird Lake.
Do’s and Don’ts of Late Summer Travel in Texas
August 9, 2022 | By Ariel Castillo
Getting in a last-minute road trip before summer vacation ends? Along with the fun traveling has to offer also comes a responsibility to protect yourself and others from the dangers of traveling, especially in August, the hottest time of year in Texas.
How One Houston Family Visited All 89 Texas State Parks—And More
August 8, 2022 | By Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano
What a 500-Year-Old Tree Taught Me About Putting Down Roots
July 29, 2022 | By Ali Montag
In the early weeks of summer, a restlessness set in. Shouldn’t something be happening? When I was young, summer closed one chapter and opened another.
