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National & State Parks

Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Buescher State Park

Smithville is a small town near Buescher State Park that offers comfortable lodging and a nostalgic vibe you'll fall in love with.

by Katie Lawrence
on Jun 20
Colorful historic storefronts in Smithville, Texas, showcasing vintage brick architecture, awnings, boutiques, and locally owned businesses along the downtown streetscape.
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The Best Kept Summer Secret in Texas Is This State Park Swimming Hole

by Katie Lawrence
on Jun 6
Devil’s Waterhole in Texas, with crystal-clear green water inviting swimmers beneath pink granite cliffs.
Nature

The Small-Town State Park in Texas Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

by Jackie Sutherlin
on May 14
A view of Tucker Lake from Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, a small-town state park in Texas.
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The Kayaking Trail in Texas That’s Better Than Most Hikes

by Melanie Johnson
on May 6
A kayaker on the paddle trail at Guadalupe River State Park in Texas, surrounded by lush greenery.
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Seeing This Texas State Park After Dark Is Better Than Daytime

by Katie Lawrence
on Apr 10
The Milky Way core over Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas at night.

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Hiking

3 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Texas for a Spring Hike

Explore these picture-perfect, spring hikes in Texas. Brighten your day with wildflowers, scenic views, and beautiful spring scenery.

by Melanie Johnson
on Apr 4
Wooden steps in a lush woodland with sunlight filtering through the trees, along the River Place Panther Hollow Trail in Austin, TX.
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Hiking

Don’t Try This One Hike in Texas If You’re Afraid of Heights

Are you brave enough to take the most extreme hike in Texas? The South Rim Loop Trail features a steep climb up a sheer cliff face. If you're afraid of heights, you may be apprehensive, but the breathtaking views are worth the sweaty palms.

by Katie Lawrence
on Jan 17
Two hikers standing near the edge of a high desert overlook with layered mountain ranges fading into the distance beneath overcast skies.
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Hiking

Find 7 Bucket-List-Level Views in Texas Without Needing to Be an Expert Hiker

Chasing bucket list views in Texas doesn’t have to mean trudging through rugged terrain. These low-effort, high-reward trails showcase stunning scenery without breaking too much of a sweat.

by Katie Lawrence
on Dec 10
Colorful sunset illuminating layered desert mountains at "The Window" in Big Bend National Park, with rugged canyon silhouettes framing the glowing sky.
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Hiking

This Scenic Texas Hike Is Even Better in the Winter

Are you looking for the perfect trail in Texas to hike this winter? You'll love the Lighthouse Trail in Palo Duro Canyon State Park in the Texas Panhandle.

by Christy Articola
on Nov 27
Frost rests on desert plants along the Lighthouse Trail in Palo Duro Canyon State Park in northern Texas
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Hiking

This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Texas —Would You Try It?

If you're looking for a beautiful yet rather claustrophobic hike in Texas, then you're going to love the Closed Canyon Trail in Big Bend Ranch State Park.

by Christy Articola
on Nov 22
A narrow passageway between rocks on the Closed Canyon Trail in Texas. Water has collected in the bottom and there are blue skies above.