Go Off-Grid!
The swath of Texas 71 that stretches between Austin and Houston is a well-traveled stretch for Longhorn fans, ... Read More »
Paddling and Painting
A pleasant breeze rocked my kayak and rustled pale green and brown marsh grasses around me. Overhead, a few wispy ... Read More »
Horse Sense
Old Gonzo doesn’t want to trot. At first we thought it was because he didn’t like walking behind Chili Bean, my ... Read More »
In Rockport-Fulton, Explore the Nature, History, and Culture of Aransas Bay
The Native Americans figured it out first, as far as we know. On the shores of Aransas Bay, the Copanes made ... Read More »
5 Must-Try Restaurants in Port A
My annual summer vacations to Port Aransas consist of two things: beach-bumming and restaurant-hopping, and I’m ... Read More »
Colors of the Coast
By the time you finish reading this paragraph, hundreds of glass-green waves will have completed crossing the Gulf ... Read More »
Take A Plunge
Throughout my life, in every neighborhood, on every summer's vacation, road trip, or nature hike, there has been a ... Read More »
Texas Top 40 No. 16, Canyon
“I am loving the plains more than ever it seems—and the SKY— Anita, you’ve never seen SKY—it is wonderful.” ... Read More »
Texas Top 40 No. 17, McKinney
On the northern fringe of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, McKinney’s historic character and natural amenities draw ... Read More »
Texas Top 40 No. 18, Abilene
Abilene won readers’ praise for its small-town feel, state park, zoo, shopping, history, and restaurants, which ... Read More »
Texas Top 40 No. 19, Padre Island
The beaches of Padre Island are so inviting that inland lakes have been known to import loads of Padre sand for ... Read More »
The Best Summer. Ever.
Is that a promise? Or a challenge? Summer definitely presents an opportunity: A decision to enjoy this one as ... Read More »
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