All Travel & Culture Articles
History and Charm in Waxahachie
A weekend in the North Texas town brings a historic courthouse, lovely houses and movie sites.
Bison Death Plunge at Caprock Canyons
Archeological discovery in the Panhandle reveals where Native Americans drove bison off a cliff.
Susana Cruz, Founder of Chicana in Nature, Welcomes Everyone to the Outdoors
Cruz' organization creates opportunities for people of color to learn about and enjoy the outdoors.
Dinosaur Tracks Across Texas Reveal Secrets of Ancient Inhabitants
Several state parks allow visitors to walk in the footsteps of the ancient reptiles.
Bayou Bound: Marshall and Caddo Lake Offer Rich History and Woodland Beauty
Area features paddling, shopping and boogie-woogie.
An Eclipse Comes to Texas
Several state parks are in the path of totality.
The Many Colors of Blanco
Lavender, emerald, indigo, crimson and cream lure wanderers to this Hill Country getaway.
Texas Day/Night Doubleheader: A State Park and a Ballpark
Combine nature and baseball in a day for a complete summer outing.
The Goliad ‘Illumination’: Annual Occurrence Lights Up Religious Statue
The special event happens just once a year at Mission Espíritu Santo.
‘MA’ Ferguson Brought the Civilian Conservation Corps to Texas
Ferguson requested federal funding for dozens of CCC projects across the state.
Seminole Canyon Pictographs Reveal Clues to an Ancient Culture
Experts call the rock imagery "the oldest library in North America."
Texas Game Wardens Use Drones in Rescues, Arrest
Individuals found in Texas State Parks using drone technology.
Artists Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Texas State Parks
With paint and canvas, 30 artists create works to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Texas parks.
The History of Mother Neff State Park
More than 100 years ago, the park was of the first in the Texas State Park System
Wildlife and Humans are Feeling the Heat of Texas Wildfires
Drought, wildfires and heat waves pose challenges for a rare bird and toad.
Nonprofit City Kids Adventures Takes Students Outside
Founders Leticia and Leon McNeil see the outdoors as a classroom — and a source of hope.
How to Photograph Sunbursts and Starbursts
Capturing rays of light requires a small aperture and the right conditions.
Movie Sets Are Scattered Across the Lone Star State
Visit these towns to see where movies were filmed.
9 Texas State Parks Kids Love
Picks from a writer who visited every state park in Texas in a single year.
