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Down in the Dunes

An editor discovers the extent of Padre Island National Seashore’s wildness

By Emily Roberts Stone
May 28, 2024

Open Road

A First-Time Surfer Catches a Wave in Galveston

By Sarah Hepola
May 2, 2024

Drive

‘Tis the Season for Hunting Seashells

By Amanda Ogle
November 21, 2023

Open Road

The Call of the Ocean

By Roger Reeves
July 25, 2023

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Coastal Que BBQ Is the Freshest Catch in Matagorda

Barbecue

Coastal Que BBQ Is the Freshest Catch in Matagorda

By Cynthia J. Drake
June 27, 2023
Texas Lighthouses Illuminate Maritime History Along the Coast

Drive

Texas Lighthouses Illuminate Maritime History Along the Coast

By Robyn Ross
May 30, 2023
Welcome to Texas’ RV Parks, Where Summer Never Ends

Camping

Welcome to Texas’ RV Parks, Where Summer Never Ends

By Sarah Hepola
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
May 2, 2023
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 Bird’s-Eye View of Laguna Madre

Sightseer

A Bird’s-Eye View of Laguna Madre

October 27, 2022
The Daytripper Explores Lake Jackson, the ‘City of Enchantment’

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Explores Lake Jackson, the ‘City of Enchantment’

By Chet Garner
June 30, 2022
13 Things to Do Along the Texas Coast

Drive

13 Things to Do Along the Texas Coast

By Julia Jones
Spend a Quiet Coastal Weekend in the Fishing Hub of Matagorda

Road Trips

Spend a Quiet Coastal Weekend in the Fishing Hub of Matagorda

By John Nova Lomax
January 27, 2022
El Campo’s Agricultural Abundance on the Coastal Prairie

Like a Local

El Campo’s Agricultural Abundance on the Coastal Prairie

By Heather Brand
December 23, 2021
Fossati’s Delicatessen in Victoria Is the Oldest Deli in Texas

Fossati’s Delicatessen in Victoria Is the Oldest Deli in Texas

By Joe Nick Patoski
November 24, 2021
North Padre Island Offers a Quieter Gulf Coast Adventure

The Daytripper

North Padre Island Offers a Quieter Gulf Coast Adventure

By Chet Garner
September 23, 2021
Catch a Rare Chance to Watch the Release of Sea Turtle Hatchlings at Padre Island Next Week

Catch a Rare Chance to Watch the Release of Sea Turtle Hatchlings at Padre Island Next Week

By Melissa Gaskill
July 30, 2021
The Galveston Fishing Pier Illuminates the Gulf of Mexico

The Galveston Fishing Pier Illuminates the Gulf of Mexico

May 27, 2021
Galveston’s Resilient Spirit Sparks Another Renaissance

Galveston’s Resilient Spirit Sparks Another Renaissance

By John Nova Lomax
The Tragic Tale of a 17th-Century French Colony’s Collapse

History

The Tragic Tale of a 17th-Century French Colony’s Collapse

By David Theis
The Daytripper Enjoys “Mexicajun” Eats and Gulf Coast History in Port Arthur

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Enjoys “Mexicajun” Eats and Gulf Coast History in Port Arthur

By Chet Garner
The Sea Shell Shoppe Sells Seashells By the Seashore

The Sea Shell Shoppe Sells Seashells By the Seashore

By Sallie Lewis
December 24, 2020
The Chapel on the Dunes Endures In Port Aransas

The Chapel on the Dunes Endures In Port Aransas

By Sallie Lewis
October 29, 2020
The Daytripper Seizes the Bay in Palacios

The Daytripper

The Daytripper Seizes the Bay in Palacios

By Chet Garner
A Down-on-His-Luck Wanderer Stumbles Upon the Port Arthur Moby Dick

Open Road

A Down-on-His-Luck Wanderer Stumbles Upon the Port Arthur Moby Dick

By John Nova Lomax
July 30, 2020
Space City Weather on 2020 Hurricane Season and Becoming Houston’s Go-To Weather Source

Space City Weather on 2020 Hurricane Season and Becoming Houston’s Go-To Weather Source

By Joe Nick Patoski
July 16, 2020
The Best Way to Cook Your Gulf Coast Catch

The Best Way to Cook Your Gulf Coast Catch

By E. Dan Klepper
June 25, 2020
The Daytripper: Port Isabel’s Lighthouse Is a Beacon for Travelers

The Daytripper

The Daytripper: Port Isabel’s Lighthouse Is a Beacon for Travelers

By Chet Garner
May 28, 2020
June 2019

June 2019

June 1, 2019
You’ll Find Great Comfort Food and a Few Friends at Rockport Seafood Standout GLOW

You’ll Find Great Comfort Food and a Few Friends at Rockport Seafood Standout GLOW

May 23, 2018
18 Places to Go in Texas in 2018

18 Places to Go in Texas in 2018

December 28, 2017
Colors of the Coast

Colors of the Coast

May 16, 2014
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