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 pink and blue sky highlights the scrub-covered hills of the Franklin Mountains
October 2024 Issue

Escape the City Grind in El Paso's Franklin Mountains

State park offers scenic summits and miles of trails.

By Lydia Pagel
map of Waxahachie in the shape of a heart
January/February 2024 Issue

History and Charm in Waxahachie

A weekend in the North Texas town brings a historic courthouse, lovely houses and movie sites.

Story by John H. Ostdick
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