Best East Texas State Parks

Another Excuse to Go Hiking: Geocaching

The upside of camping with a cell phone? The resurgence of geocaching.

04/28/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Editor's Note

Taking the Scenic Route with Park Ranger Joel

Sometimes you want to go where everybody chants Joel's name.

04/28/2016 By Catherine Matusow

Retail

Cabela's Is Here and People Are Pumped

The world's largest outdoor retailer has opened its first Houston area store, complete with bison burgers, a saltwater aquarium, an indoor mountain and plenty of taxidermy.

03/17/2016 By Laura Gillespie

Trail Mix

Run On: The Brays Bayou Trails Offer the Best of Many Worlds

There are few things more satisfying than a sudden shift of scenery.

03/09/2016 By Leah Lucio

Fitness Friday

Body by Nature: 8 Great Houston Parks for Working Out

Now is the perfect time to take your workout to Houston's awesome outdoor spaces.

02/05/2016 By Ellie Sharp

Under 100

100 Miles of Less: Get Off the Grid in the Big Slough

Ever wondered what Texas looked like before we paved a bunch of it?

01/26/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Great Outdoors

Get Out: Cheer on the Houston Marathon from Buffalo Bayou Park

This weekend brings one of the year's best excuses to explore the newly-spiffed-up Buffalo Bayou Park.

01/15/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Travel Tips

Minor Mishaps: There's a Kit for That

You'll be glad you made your own travel kit.

08/20/2015 By Katherine Gunn

Outdoors

The Cyclist’s Guide to Houston

What are you waiting for? Gear up!

07/09/2015 Edited by Sarah Rufca Nielsen By Kyle Nielsen, Jeff Balke, and Trey Strange

Pets Guide

Barks and Recreation: Houston’s 10 Best Dog Parks

It’s a good time to be a pooch in the Bayou City.

03/09/2015 By Katharine Shilcutt

Parking It

State Park Series: Extra Credit in Huntsville

With its rich history and winding trails, Huntsville State Park continues our state park series with childlike wonder.

11/07/2014 By Andrew Husband

Get Out

A Backyard of One’s Own

The key to relaxation is closer than you think.

09/01/2014 By Catherine Matusow

Catch of the Day

A Fisherman’s Map of Houstonia

Whether you’re a saltwater or freshwater fisherman, here’s where to get the big ones.

09/01/2014 By John Lomax

Bagging Bucks

The Hunt Is On

Three great group trips, from low-budget to big game

09/01/2014 By Peter Holley

Get Out

Three Trips to Take Right Now

Whether you’re a rugged expert or a rookie adventurer, these excursions will take you there and back.

09/01/2014 By Chris Abshire

Camp

Let’s Go Glamping

Making a mockery of the camping experience, or camping on your own terms?

09/01/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Pack In, Pack Out

Get Geared Up!

Our guide to the year’s best gear for backpacking and camping season

09/01/2014 By Chris Abshire

Editor’s Note

Hunting Treason

Realizing you’ve never learned how to hunt is shocking enough, but that’s only the beginning.

09/01/2014 By Scott Vogel

A Family Guide to Houston

Houston’s Best Spraygrounds

Far from a fad, the splash pad is here to stay.

08/03/2014 By John Lomax

A Family Guide to Houston

Flora, Fauna, Family

Get out of the house!

08/03/2014 By Chris Abshire