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February 6, 2015 | By Chet Garner
North of the Hill Country, but south of the Panhandle; west of North Texas, but east of West Texas, is a region that can only be described as “Big Country.” It’s a land of rugged prairies and epic stories as legendary as Texas itself.
January 12, 2015 | By Chet Garner
Texas is chock-full of mockingbirds (our state bird), pecan pies (our state pie), and armadillos (our state small mammal), but when it comes to blue topaz (our state gem), there’s only one place to find it naturally in the Lone Star State.
December 12, 2014 | By Chet Garner
More than any other Texas city, Houston is defined by its neighborhoods, helping to break this giant bayou buffet up into bite-size (and day trip-size) chunks.
November 17, 2014 | By
While the westernmost city in Texas may be outside the “day-trip zone” for many Texans, a trip to this border-bound metropolis is an experience as rewarding as Texas is wide.
October 23, 2014 | By Chet Garner
You can’t blame folks for donning coonskin caps and partaking in the tourist tradition that is San Antonio’s River Walk.
August 23, 2014 | By Chet Garner
As travelers fly by on I-35, some may be unaware that one simple exit could take them to the heart of Williamson County and what’s known as the “Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas.” Georgetown is a place where the coffee’s fresh, the scenery’s beautiful, and the history is as rich as the enchilada gravy.
July 10, 2014 | By Chet Garner
Many visit Arlington seeking the high-flying screams of a roller-coaster or the decibel-busting cheers of the home crowds.
June 15, 2014 | By Chet Garner
Archeological evidence suggests that humans have inhabited the San Marcos area for 10,000 years or more.
May 21, 2014 | By Chet Garner
There’s no denying that Corpus Christi is one of the most beloved destinations in Texas, and for good reason. However, among the well-known ways to pass a day on the bay, Corpus Christi is packed with plenty of hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path surprises.
April 4, 2014 | By Chet Garner
In the far reaches of East Texas where the Sabine River flows, there is an oasis of culture, nature, and food. It’s a place where swampy lowlands meet towering pines, locally famous cuisine meets world-famous art, and the sour flavors of life disappear into something much sweeter. It’s a place called Orange.
March 16, 2014 | By
Some may only know Amarillo as a Panhandle cowboy town, and there’s certainly truth to that reputation.
February 24, 2014 | By Chet Garner
If I were to dream up the perfect kingdom, it would be a land of flowing rivers, abundant vineyards, smoky barbecue, and maybe even some gold.
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In the Davis Mountains of West Texas lies a small town that evokes equal parts frontier days and space age.
December 11, 2013 | By Chet Garner
Texas history runs deep, so to be the “oldest” anything in the state is a rather special feat.
September 10, 2013 | By Chet Garner
While most associate Texas with the Wild West rather than the Deep South, there are towns in the Lone Star State that exude Southern charm and hospitality. To capture the genteel spirit of the South, I headed to Jefferson in the far reaches of Northeast Texas.
April 9, 2013 | By Chet Garner
Take a drive deep into West Texas, through the Martian landscape of the Chihuahuan Desert, and you’ll arrive at an oasis—not of water, but of art.
December 29, 2012 | By Chet Garner
Contact the La Grange Chamber of Commerce at 800-524-7264; lagrangetx.org.
While some may only know La Grange for its infamous “chicken ranch” or through the music of bearded rockers ZZ Top, in truth this Texas town has much more to offer.
May 7, 2012 | By Chet Garner
There’s a town in the Hill Country that calls itself “a little piece of heaven.” Feeling the need to transcend everyday life, I drove to Wimberley in search of an absolutely heavenly day.
February 7, 2012 | By Chet Garner
For some, the idea of spending time in Huntsville conjures up images of a striped jumpsuit, two matching metal bracelets, and a uniformed escort who definitely isn’t a tour guide. But for those who visit voluntarily, Huntsville makes for one incredible day trip.
November 12, 2010 | By Chet Garner
Unless you’re from Waco (or are a Baylor Bear), you may not have frequented this Central Texas hub off I-35. I decided to spend a day in Waco and explore beyond the access roads.
Published 10 times per year by the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Highways, the official travel magazine of Texas, encourages travel to and within the Lone Star State and tells the Texas story to readers around the world.
