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Beach Break!

4 Beach Trips Every Houstonian Should Take

The sun and sand are only a short drive from the Bayou City.

02/28/2018 By Houstonia Staff

Beach Break!

The Bright 'Side: A Day at Surfside Beach

A laidback fishing village where anything goes.

02/28/2018 By Catherine Matusow

Beach Break!

Ferry to Freedom: A Day at Bolivar

Take a 20-minute ride to another planet.

02/28/2018 By Roxanna Asgarian

Beach Break!

Livin' on the Edge: A Day at Galveston's Seawall

Making a day of it on Galveston’s front porch.

02/28/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Beach Break!

The End of the Island: A Day at Galveston's East Beach

The wildness of the natural world, but with all the amenities.

02/28/2018 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Beach Break!

4 Beach Trips Every Houstonian Should Take

The sun and sand are only a short drive from the Bayou City.

02/28/2018 By Roxanna Asgarian, Morgan Kinney, Catherine Matusow, and Sarah Rufca Nielsen

On The Breeze

The Kite Festival Returns to Hermann Park on March 25

Kite Fest and Bayou Greenway Day return in March.

02/27/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Open Road

Prepping for the Astros' Next World Series May Be Worth the Price of Palm Beach

Want to see what the country’s richest enclave and greatest baseball team have in common? This is the month.

02/26/2018 By Scott Vogel

Getaways

Spring Break Hotel Packages For Astros Fans and More

American Girl dolls, YETIs, sports and you.

02/23/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

The Great Outdoors

This Texas Parks & Wildlife Program Makes Camping With Kids a Breeze

Texas Outdoor Family Workshops teach hands-on camping basics.

02/21/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

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Below The Surface

Muck Diving at Night in East Timor

The newest country in Asia has a gorgeous coastline.

02/14/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Cheap Skate

A Free Bun B Show and a Roller Rink Revamp? Head to Discovery Green in March

There's plenty of fun to be had downtown.

02/14/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

No Worries

How to Deal With Travel Problems

Don't let unfortunate circumstances bring you down.

02/12/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Wildlife Wednesday

Frigid Weather Threatened Thousands of Our State's Sea Turtles, But These Texans Saved Them

The Texas State Aquarium has rescued more than 1,000 freezing turtles since December.

02/07/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Bundle Up

Getting to Know Our Northern Neighbors in Toronto

Go to the place where Drake is from.

02/07/2018 By Josh Watkins

Go Now

9 Reasons to Eat, Love, and Visit Bali

A volcano about to erupt? Don't let that keep you from Bali.

02/05/2018 By Bill Wiatrak

Valentine's Day

Houston Arboretum's Tapas on the Trails Returns Next Week

Featuring food, wine, a live owl, and a walk through nature.

02/01/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Mysterious Monarchy

Visiting Brunei, the Tiny Kingdom of Borneo

There's no booze, but the wildlife and mosques are worth it.

01/31/2018 With Bill Wiatrak

The Drawl

The Houstonian's Guide to Mardi Gras in Louisiana

Wait. You don't celebrate Mardi Gras by climbing a greased pole to retrieve a guinea hen? You do now.

01/30/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Open Road

The Bahamas: Still Beautiful, and Now More Accessible Than Ever

Island life is now just a direct flight away.

01/30/2018 By Scott Vogel

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