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Celebrate the 50th Birthday of Guadalupe Mountains National Park with 5 Spectacular Hikes

An avid hiker and photographer shares some of his favorite excursions from a park he's been visiting since childhood

By Laurence Parent
December 2, 2022
A knot in an oak tree that appears to be in the form of the Virgin Mary, is adorned by silk pink and red flowers.

Roadside Oddities

Roadside Oddity: the Virgin Mary Tree in Houston’s Garden Oaks Neighborhood

By Layne Van Vranken
December 1, 2022
A round Cinderella-like horse-drawn carriage aglow with blue lights goes by a large two story historic home decorated with white Christmas lights and wreaths in Highland Park.

For Fans of Christmas Lights, a Carriage Ride in Highland Park Is Peak Holiday Fun

By Andrea Luttrell
November 30, 2022
The reflection of a tall rocky canyon wall over blue water

Sightseer

A Fresh Angle on Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park

November 23, 2022

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A woman holding a chicken in a plastic chair sitting in front of green plants

Like a Local

Find Exotic Animals and Hill Country Culture in the No-Stoplight Town of Harper

By Heather Brand
November 23, 2022
A man in a white cowboy hat takes a large bite out of a fruitcake in front of a sign reading Collin Street Bakery

The Daytripper

It’s Fruitcake Season All Year Long in Corsicana

By Chet Garner
November 23, 2022
The exterior of a red and blue theater with a large sign reading "Ritz" under a blue sky with clouds

Road Trips

With Its Healing Waters History, Mineral Wells Serves Up Relaxing Good Times

By June Naylor
November 23, 2022

For a Quick Road Trip, the President’s Ranch Trail Takes You All the Way With LBJ

By Joe Nick Patoski
November 22, 2022

Murals and ‘Ted Lasso’ Billboards Highlight Texans Playing in 2022 FIFA World Cup

By Peter Warren  
November 21, 2022
Two turkeys cross a road in front of a car. The car has stopped and one person is trying to take a photo of the turkeys, while the other is staring in amazement

Gobble Gobble: Meet the Wild Turkeys of Texas

By Asher Elbein
November 20, 2022
NSHOF

Explore American Soccer, from its Foundations to its Greatest Stars, at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco

By Matt Joyce
November 19, 2022

Texas ‘Kidlit’ Showcases Diversity of Character and Place

By Lisa Bubert
November 18, 2022
A bright green tree with many leaves and small fruits

A Viral Video Has Us Wondering: Can Persimmons Really Predict Winter Weather?

By Asher Elbein
November 16, 2022

Spend a Weekend Getaway at One of These Quirky Vacation Rentals

By Layne Van Vranken
November 15, 2022
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