• Cross Canadian Ragweed Reunites!

    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…


  • Discover Kemah Boardwalk: The Gulf Coast’s Premier Waterfront Entertainment Destination

    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…

  • Red River Rivalry: A Clash of Legends Between Oklahoma and Texas

    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…

  • The 2024 State Fair of Texas

    The 2024 State Fair of Texas

    Every year, from late September to mid-October, people come from all over the U.S. and around the world to visit Big Tex, the legendary icon of Fair Park in Dallas. Today’s State Fair of Texas started out as the Dallas State Fair & Exposition as a private corporation on January 30, 1886. It features hundreds of shows Read more…

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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.

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Dallas

Check out the hub of the “Lakes and Prairies” region, with plenty to do both inside and out in DFW.

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Houston

Come see the third largest metro area in America, with everything from birdwatching to boating and beyond.

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San Antonio

Bienvenidos! Check out the riverwalk and the Alamo. From food to fiestas, this city is a lot of fun.

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