At Texas Highways, we not only share the stories that run in the monthly print edition of the magazine. We also post fresh content that expands on our print coverage and highlights other aspects of Texas travel. Here are the 10 stories that resonated with you, our readers, in 2019.
Balmorhea State Park is Ready for Summer Visitors
By Emily Roberts Stone
Balmorhea State Park reopened its 1.2 acre swimming pool on March 1 after 10 months of repairs to the rock-walled oasis, which was built around San Soloman Springs in 1933.
Spend the Night in One of These 4 Converted Train Cars
By Liz Lewis
Restored and converted boxcars make for historic and comfortable lodgings
12 Trips for 2019
By Texas Highways contributors
From cold beer to hot fiddling, new ways to explore the Lone Star State
15 Small Texas Towns to Visit Now
By Texas Highways contributors
Take a break from city life and head to these 15 small towns brimming with quaint charm and new offerings.
One Man’s Half-Century Project to Heal a Hill Country Landscape Created a Legacy Reaching Far Beyond His Fenceline
By Andrew Sansom
Fried chicken mogul J. David Bamberger has dedicated more than half his life to restoring a Hill Country ranch and teaches others how to do the same.
5 Hidden Gem Texas Lakes
By Pam LeBlanc, Jason Boyett, Clayton Maxwell, Dan Oko
Spend some time in and on the waters of these five lesser-known lakes, then visit the charming towns that surround them for a refreshing, slow-paced getaway.
Nelda Vogel’s Dessert Peach Enchiladas and Peach Pie Recipes
By John Lumpkin
From their peach orchard in Stonewall, the Vogels share their family recipes.
Frio 101: Everything You Need to Know for a Trip to Texas’ Favorite River
By Joe Nick Patoski
The chilly waters of the Frio River have made it a summer staple for Texans looking for reprieve from the heat—here’s how to make the most of the experience.
What the Heck is Ranch Water?
By Shawna Graves
Learn all about West Texas’ most famous cocktail export
In Big Bend National Park, Wildfire Burns Visitor Center and La Harmonia Store in Castolon
By Matt Joyce
The fire started in Mexico, jumped the Rio Grande, and burned about 100 acres in the Big Bend National Park, including the La Harmonia camp store and book store.
