Located in between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos is part college town and outdoor recreation hub. The crystal clear San Marcos River runs just east of Texas State University. As the county seat of Hayes County, San Marcos features…
Big Bend National Park protects a chuck of the West Texas desert where the road ends at the Mexican border. The skies are as large as the horizon, and after the sun sets, the night sky glitters brighter than anywhere…
From the warm sun to the soothing waves, a day at the beach soothes people. A beach day is on many a warm-weather bucket list. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. features 100,000 miles of coastline.…
Birding in Texas is one of the best states in the U.S. Two factors help the migratory birds. Geographically, Texas offers two flyways or paths that the birds follow on their seasonal migrations. Texas also features miles of undeveloped coastline.…
From High Island to South Padre Island, Texas boasts 376 miles of coastline. At the best beaches in Texas, beachgoers will find beaches for different types of recreational activity. From birding to kayaking to adventure sports, there’s a beach for…
Texas is full of holes, and lots ot them. With limestone underground, it is estimated that 13,000 caves, sinkholes and springs are underground in Texas. However, only a handful are Show Caves or developed caves with regular organized tours. There…
In Texas, San Antonio is the favorite destination with everyone from families to retirees to honeymooners. The River Walk is hopping all day and into the night. The Alamo is another top attraction and includes a museum. The San Antonio…
Texas offers travelers lots of different terrain. From its desert landscape in the West to its UNESCO World Heritage Site in San Antonio to its eastern pine forests, visitors can visit Texas National Park sites to learn more its history,…
San Antonio is the top destination in Texas. From the River Walk to the Pearl District to the UNESCO Missions, it blends history and fun into an easy getaway. While in San Antonio, sampling its Tex-Mex cuisine is another must.…
Texas boasts friendly smiles and lots of wide open spaces. So, back in the day, drive-ins popped up like wildflowers. With a handful of vintage drive-ins scattered across the state, plan a date night with your loved one to watch…
From the T-Rex’s tiny arms to the long neck of the Apatosaurus, dinosaurs are fascinating to many. Wannabe dino hunters can go dinosaur hunting in Texas with a basic knowledge of paleontology and a map. The dinosaurs might be long…
Conveniently located between Houston and Dallas, Bryan is a quick weekend getaway. Deep in the heart of the Brazos Valley, Bryan, Texas, is neighbors with Texas A&M University. While there, travelers will find lots to do, like wine tasting or…