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Christopher Collins

Christopher is the editor-at-large for Texas Highways. He was born in Wichita Falls and now lives just down the road in Abilene. When he’s not en route to some far-flung Texas town, you can find him at home, in the garden.

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Nature

A Lake Retreat at the Big Thicket National Preserve

By Christopher Collins
February 20, 2025

Hidden Gem: Experience Snowfall in West Texas

By Christopher Collins
January 24, 2025

Vintage

Capturing a Cattle Roundup

By Christopher Collins
December 26, 2024

More

Texas Travel Counselors Are Ready to Help

Road Trips

Texas Travel Counselors Are Ready to Help

By Christopher Collins
November 15, 2024
Gettin’ Corny with Fletcher’s

Bites

Gettin’ Corny with Fletcher’s

By Christopher Collins
September 27, 2024
Follow the Fruit to South Texas

History

Follow the Fruit to South Texas

By Christopher Collins
August 30, 2024
Hit Refresh at Boykin Springs Lake

Lakes

Hit Refresh at Boykin Springs Lake

By Christopher Collins
July 12, 2024
Roadside Oddity: Slug Bug Ranch in Amarillo

Roadside Oddities

Roadside Oddity: Slug Bug Ranch in Amarillo

By Christopher Collins
June 12, 2024
The Heyday of Aquarena Springs

Vintage

The Heyday of Aquarena Springs

By Christopher Collins
May 31, 2024
Dig for Seashell Treasures on Padre Island

Nature

Dig for Seashell Treasures on Padre Island

By Christopher Collins
May 28, 2024
On Top of the World at Big Bend National Park

Vintage

On Top of the World at Big Bend National Park

By Christopher Collins
May 3, 2024
Exploring the Cosmos at the Johnson Space Center

Vintage

Exploring the Cosmos at the Johnson Space Center

By Christopher Collins
March 29, 2024
Meet Spike, the Toughest Tortoise in Texas

Meet Spike, the Toughest Tortoise in Texas

By Christopher Collins
March 19, 2024
Texas Sheepdog Trials Are the Ruff-est Sport You’ve Never Heard Of

Texas Sheepdog Trials Are the Ruff-est Sport You’ve Never Heard Of

By Christopher Collins
March 12, 2024
Frolicking Among the Bluebonnets at Fort Parker State Park

Vintage

Frolicking Among the Bluebonnets at Fort Parker State Park

By Christopher Collins
February 29, 2024
These Small Wonders Are the Panhandle’s Greatest Resource

Nature

These Small Wonders Are the Panhandle’s Greatest Resource

By Christopher Collins
October 24, 2023
Lunch Is Served at Lubbock’s Prairie Dog Town

Lunch Is Served at Lubbock’s Prairie Dog Town

By Christopher Collins
August 10, 2023
Welcome to Muenster, a Bastion of German Heritage

Welcome to Muenster, a Bastion of German Heritage

By Christopher Collins
July 25, 2023
Capturing the Untamable Canadian River

Photography

Capturing the Untamable Canadian River

By Christopher Collins
June 27, 2023
A New Chapter Is Unfolding in Greenville

Like a Local

A New Chapter Is Unfolding in Greenville

By Christopher Collins
May 30, 2023

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