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Outdoors: Texas is a kayakers paradise —With its lakes, rivers and coastline, Texas is a playground for water enthusiasts. READ STORY
ALL ABOARD
Good time to get sailing —It's the bargain of the year for Texas cruisers: You can sail for two weeks from Galveston across the Atlantic Ocean and to Barcelona, Spain, on Royal Caribbean's 3Voyager of the Seas. READ STORY
SAN ANTONIO
Alamo City has revitalized and is expanding attractions —If you liked San Antonio before, get ready. The Alamo City is just about to give you a whole lot more to love. READ STORY
MARFA
Minimalist art and maximum flavor —The “big empty” is how my seatmate describes the landscape as our plane makes its descent to El Paso. READ STORY
AUSTIN
Eight new things in Austin —If you're heading to Austin this fall for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, a University of Texas football game or simply a weekend away, you'll find a city brimming with new offerings. READ STORY
MATAGORDA COUNTY
Matagorda: The secret's out — I've been to Galveston and Corpus Christi, but until recently never explored the coast in between. What I found surprised me. READ STORY
GALVESTON
What's new in Galveston —More attractions, restaurants and hotels are opening or reopening in Galveston this summer as the island city continues to rebuild after Hurricane Ike. READ STORY
CORPUS CHRISTI
A history lesson learned on the USS Lexington —The boys and I had reached the engine room of the USS Lexington, the decommissioned aircraft carrier berthed in Corpus Christi Bay. READ STORY
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TEXAS TRAVEL GUIDES
Texas state parks
From Brazos Bend to Big Bend, reports cards on Texas parks.
San Antonio
After you've done the Alamo, you're ready to begin.
5 GREAT PLACES IN TEXAS ...
To enjoy a state park—What are Texas' top state parks? There are over 100 sites to choose from, but we'll play favorites. READ STORY
To listen to live music—Catch the likes of Lyle Lovett, James Hand, Bettye Lavette or someone new. READ STORY
To go shopping—Browse bargains at the outlets of San Marcos or vintage clothing in SoCo. For starters. READ STORY
To play golf—Manicured fairways, acclaimed layouts and great views. These courses have it all. READ STORY
To watch birds—Birders from around the world flock to Texas and Houston's own backyard. READ STORY
To get close
to wildlife wonders—Baby turtles, bats, butterflies and more. READ STORY
To eye oddities—Houston has the Beer Can House, but intriguing sites litter the Lone Star State. READ STORY
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