From the Mayan to Aztec to Spanish to Mexican to Anglo-European to North and South American cultures, came the dishes, which culminated into many cuisines. One of the most confusing enigmas about the American cuisines is how to delineate Tex-Mex cuisine and Mexican cuisine. This quandary puzzles new immigrants to Texas. The differences between the…
Keep ReadingThe Chinati Mountains State Natural Area near the Big Bend Ranch State Park is a transitions zone between the Chihuahuan Desert lowlands and the Trans Pecos ecoregion in West Texas. This Texas natural area is way out in the middle of a desert, extremely remote, and covers almost 39,000 acres. The Chinati Mountain range is…
Keep ReadingTexas is home to a number of music museums highlighting the state’s musical pioneers with displays of photos, instruments and other memorabilia. From Irving to Corpus Christi, Schulenburg to Austin, these museums offer a deep dive into the unique musical heritage of the Lone Star State. You’ll find Texas Music Museums honoring several well known…
Keep ReadingHouston is famous for its cultural diversity, a lively arts scene, a vast literary body, and international communities. What attracts people to Houston? The Houston Ship Channel complex houses over 200 public and private facilities, is 50 miles long, and the busiest and largest sea port for ship tonnage in the U.S. Houston’s port and Hobby International Airport…
Keep ReadingSeventy years ago, almost every country in the developed world had heard the slogan from Texas, “Remember the Alamo”. That is not as true today, but most native Texans still “Remember the Alamo!” San Antonio, affectionately known as Old San Antone, is one of the most exciting cities in the U.S., home to the Alamo,…
Keep ReadingCanoeing and kayaking in Texas is growing rapidly because Texas offers so many options for enjoying this fun sport, so what are you waiting for why not rent a kayak or canoe and give it a try. You can rent canoes and kayaks to try on over 120 Texas lakes; paddle down any of the…
Keep ReadingDallas is “the” city for young people to gravitate to from all over rural Central, North, and West Texas, plus Oklahoma, and has been for over 100 years or more. The city of Dallas offers a wide spectrum of employment opportunities, entertainment, natural attractions nearby, and the largest park system in the U.S. Dallas’ population…
Keep ReadingThere are almost as many Texas kayaking guides and outfitters as there are places to paddle in Texas. Most Texas kayak and canoeing guides and outfitters specialize in either freshwater or saltwater activities. Rates vary widely based on location and activity (fishing, birding, exploring) like kayak fishing, birding, or exploring the rivers and bayous by…
Keep ReadingGuadalupe Mountains National Park is known for its extensive hiking and backpacking trails in one of the nation’s most pristine wilderness areas. As you hike and backpack through the world’s premier example of a fossil reef from the Permian Era. You will experience birding, fantastic scenery, history, and many other opportunities to learn and have…
Keep ReadingThe Guadalupe River runs for 230-miles, and is one of the tubing favorites for Texans. It rises up in two forks before converging into Guadalupe River proper where the two forks meet. Its North Fork’s headwaters are four miles from the Real-Kerr county line south of SH 41. Its South Fork’s headwaters are three miles…
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