Bloomin’ Good Time Grab the car keys in one hand, your camera in the other and get ready for a bloomin’ good time! The wildflowers are in bloom throughout central and south Texas and there’s no better excuse to hit the roads for a day trip filled with fun, festivities, and flowers. Here’s a bouquet …

Holidays in the Hill Country The Twelve Days of Christmas is great, but the Hill Country is doing the holiday up in a Texas-sized fashion with a whole month of activities. One of the largest Christmas events in the area is the Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail, stretching north from San Antonio to …

San Antonio is a magical place to visit any time of year but, during the holiday season, the city really puts on the charm, especially along the River Walk or Paseo del Rio. Over 122,000 multi-colored holiday lights hang from the tall cypress trees that line the river, reflecting off the water’s surface. When to …

Are you starting to dream about the feel of a cool autumn breeze? To hear the crackle of leaves beneath your feet? To smell the smoke of an evening campfire? In these dog days of summer, autumn may seem distant, but plans are already underway to give a Texas-size welcome to fall. Small towns throughout …

Enchanted Rock looms over the Texas hillside like a massive bald mountain, an enormous dome of pink granite that rises 325 feet above the small stream flowing at its base. Covering over a square mile, the formation is second in size only to Georgia’s Stone Mountain. Over the years, rumors about the rock have been …

Whether you’re at home or traveling the Lone Star State, Texas has some hazards for you and your dog. Here’s a rundown of some of the top natural dangers your dog will face on your adventures: Coyotes As in many parts of the country, the coyote population has grown in recent years in Texas. Campers …

These sister cities share a rich history in a Texas-sized industry: petroleum drilling and development. This area is the hub of the Permian Basin’s oil and gas reserves and many businesses in the city are related to the industry. Dog-Friendly Attractions in Midland and Odessa, Texas Hogan’s Run Dog Park. This large fenced dog park …