South of Interstate 10, West Texas offers a quiet mountain escape in the Davis Mountains along with a variety of outdoor activities. Centered in Fort Davis, find a state park, a National Park Service site along with an observatory. Add…
Camping in Texas is a three-season getaway since most summers are hot and sticky, especially in East Texas. With milder temperatures from fall through spring, head to Huntsville for weekend getaway in the forest. Find an area packed with hiking,…
Less than an hour east of Austin, Texas, an ice age enclave of loblolly pine trees is clustered along the shores of the Colorado River. Bastrop’s Lost Pines offers an outdoor destination with forests to explore and rivers to ford.…
Where to Find Fall Color in Texas As a native Texan, it feels Texas misses a traditional fall, full of the sights and scents. Especially after the long and hot summers. If you’re dreaming of the perfect of autumn hike with the…
Enjoy a getaway with German flavor in New Braunfels, halfway between Austin and San Antonio. Find lots of outdoor recreation, like tubing or kayaking. Then sample some German-inspired cuisine. Head to quaint Gruene, a hamlet along the shores of the Guadalupe…
Galveston Weekend Itinerary A quick drive from Houston, or Austin, Galveston Island offers miles of beaches, a vibrant nightlife and lots of attractions and museums to explore for a weekend away. Friday Learn about the culture of Galveston by touring…
The Texas Hill Country is a wildflower hot spot each spring. And driving is the best way to discover hidden gems covered in flowers. So here’s 15 places to find Texas Wildflowers this spring. Hill Country Wildflower Drives Isn’t a better…
Deep under the ground in the Texas Hill Country, find 13,000 caves, sinkholes and springs. Though only seven of the caves are Show Caves, or developed caves with organized tours. Read on for nine caves to explore in Texas, including…
Texas is large and it takes a full day to drive across it. Though most visitors and residents don’t know it offers 16 National Park Service units to explore. Of course, Big Bend comes to mind but how about the…
Waco, Texas, offers families a surprising amount of family fun for a weekend getaway. Find a National Park Service site, a museum dedicated to soda and a top zoo in Texas. Located in Central Texas, it makes an easy getaway…
12 Texas Swimming Holes In a state that heats up and stays hot for nearly half the year, knowing where to swim is essential to survival. Sharing a few of the best Texas swimming holes from across the state. Balmorhea…
Perfect Spring Getaway to Garner State Park Spring in Texas is glorious especially if it’s been a wet winter. The sun breaks out and warms up the air then the wildflowers start to bloom painting the roadsides a carpet of…