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…
Keep ReadingBy 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…
Keep ReadingThe 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…
Keep ReadingThe 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…
Keep ReadingEvery 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…
Keep ReadingThe Guadalupe River is one of Texas' most beloved and scenic waterways, stretching roughly 230 miles from its source in the Texas Hill Country to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico. Its journey begins near Kerrville in Kerr County, where the river winds through picturesque landscapes, including lush forests and limestone bluffs, offering endless…
Keep ReadingAs autumn leaves start to fall and the air turns crisp, nothing quite catches the spirit of the fall season, like a visit to a pumpkin patch. Texas, with its sprawling landscapes and charming rural areas, is home to an array of picturesque pumpkin patches that offer more than just picking the perfect pumpkin. Each…
Keep ReadingAustin is a city full of exciting life. Austin is also a unique city that offers year-round daily experiences in glorfies nature without planning a trip to the countryside. Austin’s natural pockets within the city offer adventure, encounters with wildlife, and a way to connect with green and blue spaces to unwind from whatever. With…
Keep ReadingVisitors to the Austin Aquarium will find much more than marine life. They experience engagement by participating in hands-on interactions where they directly touch or feed animals. The Austin Aquarium is one of best aquariums in Texas, and it blends exciting animal entertainment with education in a unique way. The Austin Aquarium is home to…
Keep ReadingPublic land is a national treasure. Whether you like to go backpacking, camping, day-tripping, exploring, hunting or just experiencing the great outdoors in your own way, public spaces are vitally important to the enjoyment of nature. However, public land in Texas is a disjointed patchwork that is challenging to find and access. There are many…
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