Texas travel
Texas is blessed with great geographic and cultural diversity. The state's deserts, mountains, beaches, lakes, forests, canyons and plains provide opportunities for endless exploration. On our travel page, you can find travel articles from the magazine, travel videos and other travel resources.
From Our Pages: Travel Articles
Wanderlist: Literary Texas
Where Texas literature comes to life.
Wanderlist: Beachy Keen
A sampling of some of our favorite beaches.
Beat the Heat
Seek out these places with naturally cooler temperatures in summer.
Nurturing Nature at Spring Lake
The former Aquarena Springs now helps educate future stewards.
Wanderlist: Catch-and-Camp With Dad
These spots offer fishing and camping opportunities for Father's Day.
The Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Make 2019 a summer to remember with these 30 activities.
Wanderlist: Where Texans Bled
History and heartbreak at Texas battlegrounds.
Wanderlist: Bluebonnet Bliss
Where to see our official state wildflower.
Wanderlist: Geological Oddities
Check out these quirky wonders of geology around our state.
Wanderlist: Fall Color
Best places to see autumn foliage across Texas.
Halloween Howl
Contestants run, bike and paddle their way around Colorado Bend State Park ... in the dark.
Wanderlist: Hiking with Fido
Parks to hike with your four-legged friend.
Sweeter'N Hell
Annual Wichita Falls bike ride tests both strength and heat endurance.
Wanderlist: Caves
Head underground to find amazing rock formations.
Making Waves
Competing in Cedar Hill's open-water contest is no lazy lap at the pool.
Wanderlist: Aquariums
Fishy attractions throughout Texas.
Survival of the Fittest
Days and night of struggle face the paddlers of the Texas Water Safari.
Wanderlist: Tubing Rivers
A refreshing and relaxing summer day on the water.
Radical Maneuvers
Catch a wave at the Texas State Surfing Championships.
Legacy: Just an Old House
Revisiting a childhood haunt in Utopia reminds us that nothing stays the same.
Wanderlist: Desert Gardens
Get up close and personal with the denizens of the desert.
Wanderlist: On Location
Old movie sets are scattered across The Lone Star State.
Running Through Time
The Texas Independence Relay takes runners on a historical route from Gonzales to San Jacinto. read more
Wanderlist: Prehistoric Texas
A look back at when dinosaurs ruled Texas. read more
Wanderlist: Ghost Towns
Abandoned towns abound in Texas. read more
Rock That Climb
Each year, Hueco Rock Rodeo crowns the world’s greatest boulderer. read more
6 Days in the Valley
Spend a week in the Rio Grande Valley, and you won't see everything, but you can see what matters most. read more
Made in the Rio Grande Valley
We took our staff on the road to create a special issue. read more
Down the Devils River
The challenges of paddling and protecting a wild river. read more
Wanderlist: Scenic Drives
Photographers take us down a few of their favorite byways. read more
Texas' Royal Road
Traveled by explorers and settlers, El Camino Real gets new attention at state parks. read more
Wanderlist: Back in the Saddle
Bring your equine friend for a trail ride in Texas parks. read more
Natural Play
Goodbye, big structures. Hello, dirt and sticks. Old-fashioned fun is back in style. read more
Preserving Paradise
Water falls into a heavenly home for rare birds and flowers in Westcave Preserve’s grotto. read more
Walk Across Texas
At 72, Dave Roberts’ cross-country journey is hardly pedestrian. read more
Prime State Park Campsites
Catch an ocean breeze or a canyon sunset in one of Texas’ best places to pitch a tent. read more
Wanderlist: Wildflower Heavens
Here are some of the state’s top places for spring blooms. read more
Gently Down the Stream
Find the middle of nowhere in the middle of everywhere on an urban paddling trail. read more
On the Nose
Climbing the toughest peak in Texas state parks proves to be a Herculean challenge. read more
Lady Bird in Big Bend
Fifty years ago, the first lady headed west to promote conservation. read more
Bringing Back the Blanco
Residents, experts face challenges to restore the river after historic 2015 floods. read more
The Caprock Escarpment
A formidable mesa defines this slice of northwestern Texas. read more
Trekking Across the Top of Texas
Conquering the four tallest Texas peaks in one day. read more
Secrets of the Bayou
Like a mysterious movie set, the moss-fringed curtains of Caddo open on fascinating history and abundant wildlife. read more
Love at Second Sight
Texas cities are embracing their rivers again. read more
Courage and a Rope
Big Bend canyoneering provides high adventure for expert rock climbers. read more
Best of Texas 2014: Photographers' Choice
Photographers share their love of Texas' natural wonders. read more
Garden of Wonder
Dallas Arboretum’s new attraction brings kids into an interactive garden. read more
Get Coastal!
What to see and do all along the Texas coast. read more
Best of Texas 2013
TPWD partners share their love of Texas’ natural wonders. read more
Birding the Rio Grande Valley
I am a fledgling birder, a neotropical neophyte. Yet I burn with a passion to see — down misty trails and through the bright holes of dark blinds — the fabulous spectacle and diversity of the bird world. read more
3 Days in the Field: Travels around the state
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Hopeful Heart of a Hummingbird in Rockport
Lost in San Marcos
Red River Rejuvenation in Denison
Keen on Kerrville
Greasy Enchiladas and an Old Front Porch in Bryan-College Station
Bluebonnets and Blue Bell in Brenham
Lilies and Longhorns in San Angelo
Christmas in Galveston
Art of the Landscape in Marfa
Baptized by Fire in Bastrop
Natural Nacogdoches
Lubbock: Hub City on the Plains
Wildlife and Culture in Corpus Christi
A Guide's Life in Matagorda
Rock Heaven in Llano
A Walk in the Park in Boerne
Game Warden's Gonzales
Woody Respites and Small-Town Charm in Conroe
Port A with the Captain
Blue Skies Over Amarillo
Golden Triangle
A Bird Watcher's Laredo
Wide Open Spaces in Big Bend
Playtime in Marble Falls
New Braunfels with the Mayor
The Nature of Houston
Going Home to Bonham
Off the Beaten Path in Fredericksburg
San Antonio Trails
Family Camping on Padre
Hill Country Cowboy Capital
Big D, Naturally
Canyon Lake and the Gorge
Czech Out La Grange
Marathon's Rustic Appeal
Hope and Strength in Wimberley
Ready to Rock in Paint Rock
Treasure Hunt in Mason County
Cooling Your Heels in San Marcos
Evidence of Elvis in Gladewater-Longview
Birds, Beaches and Battles in Brownsville
Cooking on the South Llano River
Campfire Dreams in Kerrville
Rock Art Rendezvous in Del Rio
Time Stands Still in El Paso
Travel on TPWD video
Window to the Universe: McDonald Observatory
Telescopes cast an eye out to the heavens.
Paddling Trails of Texas
Paddle along as we explore some of the state's best paddling trips.
Outdoor Clubbing
Outdoor adventure clubs are gaining popularity around the state.
State Park Volunteer Vacation
Volunteers come from all across the country to put in a week's worth of hard labor building trails.