• Corpus Christi Weekend Vacation

    Corpus Christi Weekend Vacation

    My family and I love Corpus Christi. It is one of our favorite Texas cities to spend a weekend, a vacation, or a few days playing. Corpus is loaded with good lodging, great restaurants, several RV parks, and a fun nightlife. You’ll also find several interesting attractions and lots to see and do in and Read more…


  • 5 Hidden Swimming Holes in Texas

    5 Hidden Swimming Holes in Texas

    Nature has come together in Texas to create some of the most perfect summer retreats, swimming holes! Thinking about a swimming hole often conjures up memories of child-like traditions—splashing, playing water games, and diving off cliffs with siblings and friends.  Unfortunately, some of these beautiful swimming holes are closed to swimming at times due to Read more…

  • 5 Secret and Isolated Rivers of Texas

    5 Secret and Isolated Rivers of Texas

    Prepare yourself for an exciting journey that will take us beyond the familiar routes and deep into the heart of the Lone Star State. Today, we’re uncovering the secret rivers across Texas. We’ll venture to the untouched banks of the James River, delve into the serene allure of the Pease River, immerse ourselves in the Read more…

  • How Marfa Came To Be

    How Marfa Came To Be

    Isolated in the remote West Texas wilderness on a flat Chihuahuan desert floor lays a town full of legends. The Chinati, Chisos, and Davis Mountains protectively encircle this obscure hamlet on three sides and bestow upon it their fruitful barren beauty. Art, cultures, history, and the paranormal converge in Marfa, Texas.  Marfa sits at the 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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