Embrace beach life this summer at Galveston Island State Park. Located just an hour from downtown Houston, the state park is one of the only places in Texas where you can camp directly on the beach. Furth...
There's still plenty of summer left to savor. If Bahamas is out of the cards, consider a local trip out to Palm Beach at Moody Gardens, a tropical oasis complete with a water park, private white sand beac...
Go chasing waterfalls this summer at Colorado Bend State Park. Nestled in Texas Hill Country, the expansive state park is home to swimming holes, hike and bike trails, and one of the most breathtaking wat...
Located roughly 65 miles north of Houston, Huntsville State Park is a densely forested getaway home to a scenic, 210-acre lake. As a popular destination for paddlers, anglers, and outdoor lovers, Lake Rav...
Gearing up for a Griswold-style beach vacation? Take a trip out to Stewart Beach in Galveston. Voted one of the “10 Best Beaches for Families” by Family Vacation Critic, it offers essential amenities...
Nestled in between the town of Gonzales and Luling, Palmetto State Park is a 270-acre state park that defies Texas' arid landscape. Home to lush wetlands, multiple water sources, and palm trees, the state...
The tiny Texas town of Luling, population somewhere between 5,000 – 6,000 residents – is set to host its 73rd annual Watermelon Thump festival. The historic festival annually draws around 30,000 attendant...
Set sail for an epic summer adventure on Icon of the Seas. Known as the world's largest cruise ship coming to Texas for the first time next August. About the Icon of the Seas First launched in 2024...
Stay cool this summer at the Blue Lagoon. Just a short drive outside Houston, the spring-fed swimming hole is tucked away in the East Texas Pineywoods of Huntsville. Here, Houstonians can swim, scuba, and...
The oldest – and hardest to pronounce – town in Texas is set to host its 36th annual Texas Blueberry Festival this June. The Texas Blueberry Festival in Nacogdoches is a longstanding traditio...