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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Still untamed, the Big Bend region sprawls across more than a million acres of public land. Many of its wonders can be found at national parks, which preserve its natural beauty. We hiked trails and…
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Gravity is just another obstacle for rock climbers, who find plenty to do in Texas. Riddled with mountain ranges, the state is a hotbed for high-altitude climbers. But even low-altitude challenges nab…
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Find grit, speed, and astonishing vistas in Texas, where mountain biking trails go unmatched. We navigated rocky canyons and lush scenery on the best bike routes that the state has to offer. Texas…
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Ready for a "wow-I-really-can't-believe-this-view" hiking adventure? Head to Big Bend National Park in West Texas. From an elevation of 1,800 feet along the banks of the Rio Grande to almost 8,000…
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For more than 100 years, visitors to the Texas coast have enjoyed swimming in the waves of the Gulf of Mexico. Today, however, more and more people are choosing to skim along, flip over, and fly above…
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The boat trolls along the South Texas jetties and then . . . a hit! The crazy whir of the fishing line is a hint that there's a big game Texas saltwater fish on the other end. Tarpon, mackerel…
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