Springtime in Texas means bluebonnets. The violet-blue Texas state flower blooms in fields, meadows, medians and roadsides across Texas. With its rolling hills, granite outcrops and panoramic views…
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Texas embraces a certain boastful swagger. We fly our state flag proudly, have unwavering opinions about chili and Tex-Mex cuisine, and enjoy spinning a good yarn or two about our greatness. Sure…
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From mesquite-covered valleys to majestic red cliffs, Texas state parks in the Panhandle Plains region run the gamut of outdoor activities. Cast a fishing line, hike a canyon trail, stare at a…
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Magnificent marine life comes ashore in fun and fabulous aquariums on the Texas Gulf Coast. Stare down a giant octopus, watch sharks swim over your head, and find Nemo while learning about the habits…
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The recent sojourn to the state's southern stretches has reminded me that there are fantastic museums and cultural sites close to home. Whether exploring the region's unique history, taking an…
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Outsized in the public mind, Route 66 stretches 177 always-diverting miles through the Texas Panhandle. We admired iconic buildings and took on steak-eating challenges for a sampling of the famed…
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Rolling mounds, serene lakes, and sporting demand make the Piney Woods a hot spot for golf, both competitive and recreational. We headed to one-of-a-kind landforms and high-end resorts in pursuit of…
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One of the best places to spend a sunny day is out in the Central Texas countryside. On one such day, we visited the historic and amazing painted churches near Schulenburg to witness the delicate…
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The public has never quite been able to shake its fascination with Texas’ frontier era, a time fraught with uncertainty yet so foundational to the present. And why would they want to? When so many…
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Texas’ empty expanses boast incredibly dark skies. They also shed light: literal photons from distant heavenly bodies, yes, but scientific discoveries and realizations about our own smallness as well…
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