Experiences

I Love Texas—But These 5 Places Are a Hard ‘No’ for Me

I love the Lone Star State, but that doesn't mean I love everything about it. You're better off skipping these five overhyped destinations in Texas.

Discover Texas’s Forgotten History: One Abandoned Location for Every Autumn Month

Discover my favorite haunted places in Texas, from an eerie forest road to a desert cemetery and a historic mission filled with ghostly tales.

Cool Off Indoors at the Newest Meow Wolf Locations, Right Here in Texas

Meow Wolf: Grapevine is not like anything you've ever seen or experienced before — and it's a great place to escape the Texas summer heat.

If You Live in Texas, This Bluebonnet Trail Is a Spring Bucket-List Must

The best spring wildflowers in Texas can be found on the Ennis Bluebonnet Trails. Explore 40 miles of breathtaking seasonal blooms.

Unexpected Treasures Can Be Found at Top Drawer Thrift, a Thrifter’s Dream in the Lone Star State

Top Drawer Thrift is one of the best thrift stores in Texas. It's quirky, well-organized, and focuses on community and sustainability.

Experience This Winter Festival in Texas in February

Mardi Gras in Galveston, Texas is the third-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. featuring two weeks of parades, live music, parties, food, and more.

Head to This Texas Star Party for Incredible Winter Stargazing (It’s Truly Peaceful)

Bundle up and head out to enjoy a night of stargazing at one of these upcoming star watching events in Texas.

26 Exciting Things to Do in Texas in 2026 (You’ll Want to Save This List)

Discovering the best things to do in Texas in 2026 is one of my resolutions for this year, so I put together the ultimate bucket list in case you’d like to join me. From the most iconic destinations like Big Bend National Park to smaller, family-friendly attractions such as Gator Country, these 26 must-visit places across the Lone Star State promise a year filled with adventure.

The Christmas Tree Stroll at Shangri La Botanical Gardens in Texas Is One of My Favorite Holiday Traditions

I never miss the chance to experience the annual Let it Stroll holiday walk at Shangri-La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center in Texas. Complete with thousands of twinkling lights, festive displays, decorated Christmas trees, and sweet treats, the highly anticipated event is the perfect way to ring in the holiday season.

I’m a Bookworm and this Texas Library Housed in a 1900s Gothic Church is My Personal Heaven

I’m fascinated by historic buildings in Texas with rich, dynamic pasts. The Tyrrell Historical Library in Beaumont was built in 1903 and originally served as a Baptist church before it became the city’s first public library.

Where to Eat and Shop on Hillcroft

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The Story of This Abandoned Place in Premont, Texas Is Truly Fascinating

Abandoned places in Texas aren't hard to find, and you don't even necessarily have to look that hard. Premont Primary School is one of them, and it's been succumbing to the elements for decades.

Where to See the Best Houston Murals

The Scarecrow Festival at Shangri-La Botanical Gardens in Texas Is One of My Family’s Annual Autumn Traditions

The Scarecrow Festival at Shangri-La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange is a family-friendly October tradition.

Come With Me As I Search for the Infamous Ghost Light on Bragg Road in Texas

Not everyone has the privilege of living less than an hour away from the site of an infamous urban legend, and I never pass up an opportunity to experience it firsthand. I made the trip in October for the sole purpose of seeing the mysterious Bragg Ghost Light and documenting my findings in photo form.

Walk Through Over 10,000 Hand-Carved Pumpkins at Pumpkins After Dark in Texas

Open through October 31, this family-friendly Halloween event in Texas only has one location in the entire U.S. — and it just so happens to be right here in Houston! Come walk through a trail of over 10,000 hand-carved pumpkins and experience the magic that only autumn can bring.

The Ghost Town That Is Situated in Both Texas and New Mexico

A former railroad town and Route 66 rest stop, only ruins remain in Glenrio

I Discovered that Nothing is as it Seems in this Interactive Art Exhibit in Grapevine Texas

Interactive, artistic, and totally bizarre the Meow Wolf art exhibit in Grapevine is one wild adventure.

Head Salsa Slinger John Gallegos Has Made Johnny G’s Salsa A Texas Favorite With A Cult Following