Think the Lone Star State is all cowboys and tumbleweeds? Think again. Texas is an outdoor playground with everything from beaches and swamps to rugged canyons and vast deserts. It’s also one of the most affordable states to explore, with outdoor experiences that fit nearly every budget. Whether you crave a weekend hiking summit, a … Continue reading
Canyon of the Eagles is considered the best nature-based resort in Texas. Their slogan is “Where the road ends, the adventure begins.” It truly is as Ranch Road 2341 dead ends into the nature preserve. The full-service nature resort is nestled in the beauty, serenity, and tranquility of a 940-acre nature preserve on the northeast … Continue reading
Religious masks, geometric designs, animals, and people wearing intricate headdresses are painted are the rocks. You have to slide under rock overhangs, climb up to shelters and squeeze between boulders to see them. Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site is unique in how its rock paintings tell the stories of ancient people. The pictographs … Continue reading
About two hours northwest of Austin, Texas, is a remote wilderness. Colorado Bend State Park is 5,328 acres and filled with trails and caves. The most visited spot in the park is Gorman Falls, a 70-foot spring fed waterfall over travertine formations. The day I visited I wanted solitude decided to explore a lesser known … Continue reading
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