When we say "everything is bigger in Texas," it's a cliche but it's also based in reality. Of the 20 largest city parks in America, Texas alone has 5. This list might surprise you, because they vary in terrain and distance quite a bit, and Austin is not on this list. From the mountains to…
Keep ReadingWith its warm weather and wide-open landscape, there are some fantastic Texas race tracks to experience. The Lone Star State offers the perfect environment for the amateur to pro racing adventures. Racing fans and spectators love to gather alongside the great racetracks and speedways to enjoy the fun. You can find the number of racetracks…
Keep ReadingKerrville, the official capital of Texas Hill Country, is located in its heart with plenty of options for outdoor activities. It was named after James Kerr who was serving in Texas Revolution as a major. The town founder ‘Joshua Brown’ was his friend who finally settled here for his venture of starting a cypress shingle…
Keep ReadingHey (no, hay is for horses, not something to gain your attention), you can't claim you live in or have experienced Texas until you jump on a horse and go on a trail or horseback ride. And Texas has some of the best riding stables, trail rides, horseback camps, and horse rentals around and you…
Keep ReadingHouston is home to several new or recently redone urban parks that are fantastic opportunities for events, outdoor activities, and fun things to do. Here are five of Houston’s best urban parks. Buffalo Bayou Park The 160-acre Buffalo Bayou Park, built along 10 miles of waterway, is one of the country’s great urban green spaces.…
Keep ReadingIt’s hard to find anything more fun and exciting than zipping through the trees or over canyons 20 to 100 feet off the ground and at speeds of up to 50 miles and hour. If you haven’t experienced a zipline tour in Texas, you need to schedule a zipline tour now. Here is Texas Outside’s…
Keep ReadingEver imagined drifting through the air, high above the scenic natural beauty along with your friends and loved ones? Yes, just one hot air balloon ride is enough to provide a fun experience that you will remember for a lifetime. My family bought a hot air balloon ride for my grandparents' anniversary when I was…
Keep ReadingThere’s a reason why the phrase “Everything is bigger in Texas” was coined more than a hundred years ago. Check out our list of 10 of those “big” things in Texas – some of which are recognized by Guinness World Records. From the strange, to the kitschy and endearing, the 10 Biggest Things List includes everything…
Keep ReadingThere have been more and more bear sightings all across Texas in recent years, so we set out to explore where and why black bears are becoming more common. What we found was that there are actually 3 different subspecies that have been spotted, primarily in West and East Texas. Are There Bears In Texas?…
Keep ReadingIt’s hard to beat a vacation in the Texas Hill Country because there is so much to see and do – everything from airborne activities to camping and caves to golf and go carts to wineries and wildlife parks. The hardest part of a vacation in the Hill Country is trying to decide what do…
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