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Devil's Sinkhole Just Got 1,200 Acres Bigger — and Real Trails Are Coming
Texas added 1,200 acres to Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area, with about 10 miles of new trails on the way in the Hill Country's far west edge.
Seed by Seed, the Guadalupe River Is Getting Its Trees Back
Volunteers and native-plant experts are restoring riparian forest along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country — and you can help.
A Brand-New Texas State Park Just Opened Its Gates — and It's Wonderfully Quiet
Post Oak Ridge State Park, 3,000+ rugged Hill Country acres near Lampasas, opened for day use in late September — trails, overlooks and real quiet.
Texas in the Summer: How to Survive It
A practical guide to getting through a Texas summer: when to go outside, where the cold water is, and what to eat when it's 102.
Texas Just Got a New State Park, and It's Wonderfully Quiet
Post Oak Ridge State Park near Lampasas opened for day use in late September, with new Hill Country trails, scenic overlooks and rare true quiet.
What to Bring on a Road Trip Through Texas
Water, sun protection, a full tank, and low expectations about cell service. Here's the actual packing list for driving across Texas.
Texas in the Summer: How to Survive It
How Texans actually get through June to September: rivers, raspas, shade strategy, and a schedule built around the heat.
The Best Water in Texas
Where to actually get in the water in Texas: spring-fed pools, cold rivers, and one surprise out west.
Texas in the Summer: How to Survive It
Texas summer runs hot from June through September. Here is how locals actually get through it: water, shade, timing, and low expectations.
How to Survive a Texas Summer
A practical guide to Texas summer: which heat you're dealing with, where the cold water is, and how to get through August.
Texas in the Fall: What Actually Changes and Where to Go
Fall in Texas arrives late and unevenly. Here's when it actually cools off, where the leaves turn, and what the season really looks like.
Small Towns in Texas Worth the Detour
Lockhart, Marfa, Gruene, Round Top, Marathon and a few others that justify getting off the interstate in Texas.
Roads Worth Driving in Texas
Six Texas drives that earn the gas money, from the River Road along the Rio Grande to the Willow City Loop in bluebonnet season.
A Weekend in Texas, Done Properly
Two days in Texas the right way: breakfast tacos, Lockhart brisket, a Hill Country drive, cold water, and a dance hall floor.
What People Get Wrong About Texas
It is not all desert, it is not always hot, and picking a bluebonnet will not land you in jail. A correction of the record.