The Fruits of a Flood: The Canyon Lake Gorge
The floodwaters that topped the Canyon Lake spillway in 2002 carved a gorge more than a mile long. Photo by ... Read More »
Hunting for Haunted Galveston
The woman behind the registration desk at the Hotel Galvez glanced at the number as she handed me my keycard. ... Read More »
Daytripper with Chet Garner: Jefferson
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. Read More »
Hotel Settles Animates Big Spring of Past and Present
It’s natural to take a historical view of Big Spring when you check in to the Hotel Settles. The 83-year-old hotel, which opened in December after a meticulous restoration, conjures local history throughout. From the lobby’s original terrazzo floor to the 1930s photos in the guest rooms, the Settles breathes new life into Big Spring, past and present. Read More »
The Art, Spiritual Pursuit, & Culture of BBQ
We weren’t looking for just any barbecue restaurants. We had no interest in places that used electric or gas-fired ... Read More »
Dallas Reinvented
Having grown up in Dallas, I rarely thought of the city as a getaway destination, even though I’ve lived my ... Read More »
Follow the Frio: Swim, Hike, and Dance Your Troubles Away in the Frio Canyon
As I climbed down from the Quarter Horse, it occurred to me that the Hill Country trail ride had been the perfect ... Read More »
New Finds, Old Faves
It’s getting tough to spend the day in Fredericksburg. After enjoying numerous day-trips to this Central Texas ... Read More »
Daytripper with Chet Garner: Marfa
Take a drive deep into West Texas, through the Martian landscape of the Chihuahuan Desert, and you’ll arrive at an ... Read More »
Swimming Holes
Our bodies are mostly water. Our primordial ancestors lived in it. Science tells us that looking at it ... Read More »
TH Taste: ‘Desert’ First
Whereas restaurant and café openings a few years ago in Texas’ Big Bend region were of the surprisingly ... Read More »
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