Day Trips

A father and daughter, both dressed in black wetsuits, carry blue surfboards into the water at Mustang Island
October 2024 Issue

A Dad and Daughter Make the Most of Texas' Flourishing Surf Scene

They learn to ride the waves as they prepare for Mustang Island's fickle, fabled surf break.

Story by Dan Oko
A replica of the Eiffel Tower with a red cowboy hat on top
December 2024 Issue

Paris, Texas, Entices Travelers by Embracing Its Name

Cyclists, foodies and history buffs flock to this Northeast Texas town.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
A group of people are hiking on a trail
May 2025 Issue

Del Rio's Birding the Border Offers Insider Access to Bird Lovers

The three-day event connects birders with local landowners.

Story by Jen Shugert
Two hikers walk through large trees on a trail to El Camino Real
July 2025 Issue

Walk in the Footsteps of El Camino Real Travelers on This New Trail

The Rancheria Grande trail is one of the only places where Texans can follow the historic route.

Story by Robyn Ross
Two birders and a park ranger raise their binoculars looking for birds along Estero Llano Grande's boardwalk
November 2024 Issue

Speaking Bird Language at Estero Llano Grande

State park offers avian delights for those who know what to look for.

Story by Alexander Martin
Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt participants Cyndi and Jimmy Morris pose outside a log building
November 2024 Issue

A Look Back at the 2024 Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

GOSH, it was a fun summer!

Two mourning doves flying in bright blue sky
August/September 2025 Issue

Hamilton Puts on a Festival For the Love of Dove

The Hamilton County Dove Festival provides a rollicking kickoff ot bird hunting season.

Story by Eva Frederick
Snorkeler in the spring fed pool at Balmorhea State Park with visitors in the background
July 2025 Issue

Balmorhea State Park's Spring-Fed Pool Is a West Texas Oasis

The refreshing spring water is a respite from the hot, dry Chihuahuan Desert.

Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
A sunrise with pink clouds over the lake.
December 2024 Issue

Find History and Outdoor Fun at Lake Brownwood State Park

Enjoy a present-day vacation amidst historic CCC architecture.

By Karina Kumar
a colorful mural depicts a cowboy and cowgirl standing on either side of a large red heart on a wall in Brady Texas
November 2024 Issue

Brady is a Small Town with a Big Heart

This town draws big crowds for hunting's country music and a goat cookoff.

Story by John H. Ostdick
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