Topic: Texas

After devastating fire, Texans vow to rebuild park and community

BASTROP, Texas (Reuters) - Bastrop calls itself the Heart of the Lost Pines, but now the Texas state park is the place where the pines were lost.More than a month after the most destructive wildfire in Texas history burned 34,000 acres, destroyed ...

Famous Texas Memorials

The Lone Star State has a rich history, much of it relating to the heroes of its conflict with Mexico in the Texas War of Independence, which concluded in 1836. The Long Barracks Museum and Library contains relics and mementos of Texas ...
There are many interesting and fun places to go around Dallas and Fort Worth. If you live in Dallas, a membership to the Dallas Zoo is a worthwhile investment, as it provides free admission to both into the Aquarium and the Dallas ...
Texas is a beautiful state, and far from the flat, barren images seen in history books and John Wayne films. The city offers the Alamo and is rich with Texas history. The book gives the rundown on all aspects of the state, ...

Things to do in Fort Worth, TX

If you've never been to Texas, you're missing out on an adventure! Here are some of my favorite things to do in the Fort Worth, Texas area. The Texas Civil War Museum is a must see for any Texas or Civil War ...
With a state as big as Texas, it's not surprising that the state park system is a sizable one as well. Located in one of the state's most scenic regions, this Texas state park covers more than 13,000 acres. In addition to ...

Guide to Texas' national parks

When traveling in the National Parks of Texas, an incredible variation of weather, terrain, vegetation, and cultures are at ones fingertips. Although there are 13 National Parks in all in Texas, many people do not know of some, and these should be ...

Travel destinations in Texas

Texas is well known for rodeos, ranches, and big open country but there is so much more for a vacationing family or seasoned traveller to experience and enjoy. With such a huge terrain, Texas offers a long coastline, mountains, desert and of ...

Fun day trips along Route 66

Route 66 , otherwise known as ? Begin your trip at the Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis, Missouri that used to be part of historic Route 66 . For more information their website is http: Although Texas has only 178 ...

Stories From the Road

The article offers two updates related to the adventure of the Subaru/International Mountain Bicycling Association Trail Care Crews in Big Bend, Texas and Charleston, South Carolina. The team expresses that the visit in Big Bend National Park was an amazing experience and ...
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