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A lot of the restoration at Loy Lake Park was done out on the lakefront, to make it a little bit easier to fish and kayak, ...

Everything may be bigger in Texas, but there are still some places where the hustle and bustle won't seem too overwhelming, ...

Traveling can be more than a series of adventures; it can also be a way to expand your universe and way of thinking.

The lakes of the US are often thought of as great holiday destinations. All of them provide a combination of hiking, boating, fishing, camping, and other holiday-related activities. Indeed, many ...

Across the Lone Star State, there are 85 state parks, natural areas and historic sites currently operated by the Texas Parks ...

Canyon Lake is a stunning example of lake supremacy, having waters so bright and blue that it’s not only popular amongst ...

Did you know Texas is home to a mansion so stunning it looks like a fairytale come to life? The Fulton Mansion State Historic Site in Rockport is an architectural masterpiece too beautiful to keep a ...

DALLAS — Texas grocer H-E-B has grown its popularity – and, quite frankly, its cult-like following – throughout the Lone Star State since opening its first store in Kerrville back in 1905.