Travel & Culture
Mineral Wells, The Wellness Capital of Texas, Embraces the Outdoors
Its rolling hills and healing waters earn the town Number 9 on our list of Texas' top outdoor towns
U.S. Army Once Deployed Camels in Texas
The animals were used to supply frontier forts; one Texan is keeping their legacy alive.
- Llano Has Lots to Offer for Bikers, Paddlers and Climbers Story by Morgan O'Hanlon
- The Pecan Has Become an Enduring Symbol of Texas Story by Shilo Urban
- The Butterfield Overland Mail Route Crossed the Frontier and Connected the Country Story by Shannon King
The Walls of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands Contain Priceless Pictographs
The Lower Pecos harbors our continent’s ‘first books.’
Comanche Nation Works to Find, Preserve Ancient Marker Trees
Hundreds of years ago, marker trees served as directionals on trails and toward water sources.
Go With the Flow in Junction
Hill Country town, known as the Land of Living Waters, offers shopping, parks and river fun.
Recent in Arts
Texas Artist Raylee Schobel Creates Beautiful, Colorful Bird Art
Her work is featured on the poster for this year's Great Texas Birding Classic.
Story by Tenley Jackson
Ask a Grackle: Has Anyone Ever Painted You?
I find your yellow eyes and dramatic feathers enchanting.
Story by The Grackle
Austin’s Annual Powwow Brings Color, Connection and Community to the Heart of Texas
The event features vendors, food and traditional dance.
Story by Rachel Caldwell Hill
Recording Rock Imagery at Hueco Tanks State Park
The first comprehensive rock art survey at Hueco Tanks has yielded unrecorded pictograph panels.
Story by Eva Frederick
Artist Georgia O’Keeffe Drew Inspiration From Palo Duro Canyon
Artist Georgia O’Keeffe spent her formative years drawing inspiration from Palo Duro Canyon.
Story by Dan OkoRecent in History
U.S. Army Once Deployed Camels in Texas
The animals were used to supply frontier forts; one Texan is keeping their legacy alive.
Story by Shannon King
Karankawa Tribe Wrote Messages in Smoke
Mysterious Karankawa wore facial tattoos, wrestled competitively and sent letters through the sky.
Story by E. Dan Klepper
He Was a Man on a Mission for Wade Fishing
Rudy "Plugger" Grigar shepherded Texas wade fishing into the modern era with flair.
Story by Larry Bozka
Novice Game Warden Experienced TV-Worthy Adventures in a Remote Texas Outpost
Texas lawman served in rugged Guadalupe Mountains in the 1960s.
Story by Shilo Urban
The Legend of Old Rip, a Horned Lizard That Survived in a Cornerstone
Did he really survive for 31 years in the courthouse walls?
Story by Teresa S. NewtonRecent in Road Trips
Texas Festival Celebrates the Diversity of Butterflies
Each fall, the Texas Butterfly Festival features the Valley's colorful winged creatures.
Story by Sofia Tyreman
Chaparral Wildlife Management Area Captures the Subtle Magic of South Texas Brush Land
"The Chap" is a celebrated destination for hunting, hiking, camping and bird-watching.
Story by Eva Frederick
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
Snake Days Is an Annual Celebration of All Things Reptile and Amphibian
The "herpers" who attend form close-knit community of dedicated snake lovers.
Story by Eva FrederickRecent in Culture
Bowhunters Embrace the Craftsmanship and Culture of Traditional Equipment
Traditional bows make hunting harder — but some enjoy the challenge.
Story and photos by Russell A. Graves
From Mortgage Banker to Wildlife Technician
How one man made a radical career change.
Story by Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas Prepares For Total Solar Eclipse
The event will be a natural phenomenon like no other.
Story by Katie Raney
Visit (Or Re-Visit) the San Antonio River Walk
The historic waterway offers new opportunities for lovers of culture, nature and history.
Story by Traci AndersonRecent in Gulf Coast
Remoras Are the Ultimate Marine Hitchhikers
This fascinating fish attaches itself a shark or other host and hangs on.
Story by Karina Kumar
Port Aransas' Whooping Crane Festival Celebrates Texas Coast's Most Iconic Bird
Each of our 2025 travel stories focuses on a Texas festival. We kick off the series in Port Aransas.
Story by Eva Frederick
Sleeping Soundly in the Sand? Here's How
If you do it right, beach camping doesn't have to be a sticky, itchy, grainy mess.
Story by Pam LeBlanc
Inside the Fight to Save Texas' Oyster Reefs
Amid continued declines, Texas expands oyster farming and monitors wild harvest.
Story by Sofia Tyreman
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