Texas is often associated with wide highways and long drives, but the landscape here is far more diverse than many people realize. From deep canyons to quiet forests, desert mountains to crystal clear rivers, our state offers some of the most striking and unique natural scenery in the country. Here are some of my favorite …
Summers in Texas can be summed up in one word – hot. While people in other parts of the country are enjoying the great outdoors, many of us are hibernating inside, venturing out only to dive into the nearest pool. However, there are plenty of ways to explore nature and spend time outside without risking …
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If you want to visit one of the most beautiful places in Texas, allow me to share some of the incredibly fun things to do in Uvalde County. Uvalde County is made up of some picturesque towns, including Uvalde, Concan, Leakey, and Utopia, to name a few. It is also home to three breathtaking rivers …
With its whimsical shops, waterfront eateries, and beautiful swimming holes, there’s no shortage of things to do in Wimberley, Texas. Wimberley is an adorable little town in Texas Hill Country with a population of 2600. Its proximity to Austin and San Antonio (45 minutes and an hour, respectively) makes it the ultimate Texas Hill Country …
Palmetto State Park is a beautiful, other-worldly park located just northwest of Gonzales, Texas. (For more things to do in Gonzales, Texas, click here.) With lush palmetto fronds lining the trails, one might be tricked into thinking they’d been transported into Jurassic Park. The park is conveniently located just over two hours from Houston, and …
This post contains affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure for more details. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Fredericksburg, Texas is a Texas gem and somewhere you must visit at least once. The park surrounds a giant dome-shaped hill with trails around the surrounding areas, as well as a trail straight up to the peak …
Houston is a large, urban city, but that doesn’t mean you can’t escape to nature with just a short drive. There are a number of incredible state parks near Houston to help you get your outdoor fix. In under two hours, you can be hiking, biking, boating and more. Plus, this is Texas, so even …
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When we first started hiking as a family, it was new and exciting, and the kids loved it. As time went on, though, our seven year-old started getting antsy. He’d complain if we said we were going hiking, insisting it was boring, and even downright refusing to go. We knew we had to figure something …
I don’t know about the rest of you but I am dreaming of fall and cooler temps, which means it’s time to start thinking about the best Houston hiking trails and nature walks. Houston may be a big city, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of places to enjoy nature. Houston is home to …
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The oppressive summer heat in Houston has many people exploring ways to cool off. Jumping into the water at one of the numerous Houston area swimming holes is one option, but kayaking in Houston is another. If you love kayaking, you’ll be happy to know that there are more than a few places to go …
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