HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Naturally Great Gifts For the Outdoor Explorer in Your Life

These outdoorsy gifts will make any nature-lover smile.

11/09/2022 By Alexia Partouche Edited by Geneva Diaz

MOVIE NIGHT OUT

5 Outdoor Movie Theaters Perfect For a Cozy Night Out

There aren't as many drive-in theaters in the Houston area as you might imagine.

11/03/2022 By Rosemary Akpan

Priceless

8 Ways to Have Fun in Houston For Free (No, Really—Totally Free)

These fun-tivities in the city will keep you from reaching for your wallet.

09/16/2022 By Claire Anderson and Jessica Lodge

Woof Woof!

5 Houston Dog Parks Perfect for Puppy Playtime

Your pooch will want to sink its paws into these puppy playgrounds.

09/14/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Fresh Water

Paddle On: Here's Where to Kayak and Paddle in Houston

Rent kayaks from Bayou City Adventures at Discovery Green to North Lake Conroe Paddling Co. in Lake Conroe—our city has no shortage of paddle-worthy waterways.

07/21/2022 By Katharine Shilcutt and Geneva Diaz

ZEN OUT

5 Must-Visit Sculpture Gardens in Texas

From Houston to Abilene, you’ll find outdoor art all over the Lone Star State.

05/17/2022 By Geneva Diaz

BIKE TRAILS

The Best Places to Bike in Houston

The best biking spots in the Houston area, featuring streets, trails, and bike lanes.

05/11/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

SAFER TRAVELS

7 Tips For Traveling Safely During A Pandemic According to a Houston Doctor

Experts share tips for how to travel safely during COVID-19 Pandemic and Omicron surge

01/19/2022 By Geneva Diaz

Open Road

7 Ways To Experience Colorado This Winter

How to enjoy Colorado – without the skis.

12/24/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong

Riding Solo

8 Solo Adventures to Embark On in Houston

Explore the city’s underground tunnel or tour Houston’s murals.

11/29/2021 By Danielle Wright

Outdoors

Trae Tha Truth Joins Mass Bike Ride to Mourn Astroworld Victims

The Clutch City Cruisers will lead the journey through the city.

11/10/2021 By Camilo Hannibal Smith

We're outside (safely)

Discovery Green Announces Fall 2021 Programs

Enjoy outdoor fun in the heart of downtown’s 12-acre park.

08/05/2021 By Amarie Gipson

Cannonball!

Here's How You Can Enjoy Your Own Private Pool in Houston

Swimply is offering an online marketplace for pool sharing.

07/28/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Flower Fever

Your Informal Guide to Azaleas in Houston

The Azalea Trail is canceled, but you can still see the blooms at these H-Town spots.

03/19/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Year in Review

Our 10 Best Travel & Outdoor Stories of 2020

Catch up on our most-read travel posts of the year.

12/25/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Into the Wild

A Tree Giveaway in GOOF, E-Bikes Hit Midtown, and More Outdoorsy News

Plus, where to find a new mural, free yoga on the green, and one hot upcoming trail.

12/04/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Plant Life

The Houston Botanic Garden Makes Its Debut

What to know about Houston's newest outdoor destination.

09/18/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Get Out

Visiting Memorial's Eastern Glades Is Like Going to a Brand New Park

What to know about the best new outdoor space in town.

08/07/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Good Stuff

Trees For Houston Makes Our City a Better Place to Live, Even During COVID-19

Trees improve our health and so much more.

05/22/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

What to know before you grow

What Should Beginning Gardeners Plant in Their Yards?

The secret to getting that “Secret Garden” look.

05/20/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt