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Union Pacific’s Big Boy Train Tour: A Legendary Locomotive on the Move
Union Pacific’s last remaining steam engine departed from Cheyenne, Wyoming, on August 28, 2024. The one they call Big Boy is on its “Heartland of America Tour”. Big Boy No. 4014 will visit 10 states in eight weeks. We watched it roll through Collinsville, Texas, on Sunday, October 13. It was sure an impressive sight to Read more…
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Cross Canadian Ragweed Reunites!
By next April 2025, it will be 15 years ago that Cross Canadian Ragweed (CCR) was no more, crushing thousands upon thousands of their fans. But here they are back in where it all began for the brilliant Red Dirt artists, in Okie at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Why Are They Called Cross Read more…
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Discover Kemah Boardwalk: The Gulf Coast’s Premier Waterfront Entertainment Destination
The fun in Kemah at the boardwalk begins at noon, seven days a week. People can pack Texas-sized fun into tiny Kemah, Texas, in a short time. The Kemah Boardwalk is where ocean culture meets yesteryear entertainment with modern twists on Galveston Bay, Texas. Kemah, Texas, covers a whopping 1.8 square miles and is about Read more…
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Red River Rivalry: A Clash of Legends Between Oklahoma and Texas
The Red River Rivalry is legendary Okie and legendary Texan. It weaves together history and college football’s greatest moments with a clash of cultures. It is one of the most unique sports showdowns in the U.S. This half Texan and half Okie by blood writer believes she has a unique insight that captures the essence Read more…
Discover fun things to do in Texas!
At Texas Outside, you can find all kinds of fun things to do in Texas. From surfing to hiking, fishing to festivals, or exploring lakes, rivers and canyons – there is something for everybody in Texas.
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Austin
Visit the Texas capitol city, known for live music and outdoorsy activities like hiking and paddling.
Dallas
Check out the hub of the “Lakes and Prairies” region, with plenty to do both inside and out in DFW.
Houston
Come see the third largest metro area in America, with everything from birdwatching to boating and beyond.
San Antonio
Bienvenidos! Check out the riverwalk and the Alamo. From food to fiestas, this city is a lot of fun.