Stargazing in West Texas
In West Texas, it isn’t difficult to get beyond the reach of city lights and under some seriously dark skies. In fact, this part of the state has some of the darkest nighttime skies in the entire…
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Texas Hill Country Road Trip
A Texas Hill Country road trip isn’t always about where you’re headed. The true beauty of this land can be found in the journey through it. Rolling hills, natural springs, meandering rivers and, come…
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Take on Big City Texas
Texas is home to five of the country’s 15 largest cities. The beauty of each—much like Texas as a whole—is their uniqueness. From twice-daily cattle drives in Fort Worth to the historic San Antonio…
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Scenic Drives of the Piney Woods
Take a look at any satellite image of the US, and you’ll see some of the country’s deepest shades of green in East Texas. A far cry from the desert stereotype, the Piney Woods region is, well, just…
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Getting on the Water in East Texas
Rivers and lakes crisscross East Texas; so too do wetlands and bayous. They’re a defining feature of the Piney Woods landscape and provide plenty of opportunities when it comes to enjoying life in, on…
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Road Trip the Texas Panhandle
The open road doesn’t get much more open than on a road trip through the Texas Panhandle. But it’s more than just the picturesque plains that beckon. Its natural wonders, roadside oddities, classic…
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Take a Texas Beach Road Trip
The warm Gulf waters can make even the heaviest of lead feet settle softly into the golden sands along the Texas coast. But the inviting waves aren’t the only welcome that await you on a Texas coastal…
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Historic German Sites in the Texas Hill Country
German immigrants initially sought sanctuary in Texas from political and religious persecution. Many settled in the Hill Country, where the climate paralleled their native country. German Texans…
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Historic North Texas Road Trip
Settled by Native Americans, conquered by Spaniards, then included as part of Mexico, this region is rich with history and culture. This part of North Texas was also home to several legendary Texans…
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Hispanic Heritage Sites in San Antonio
Formerly part of Mexico and Spain, Texas has deep Hispanic roots. Much of the food, entertainment, and celebrations Texans enjoy are part of its Hispanic heritage. Hispanics were among the original…
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