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Throwbacks

It's the Summer of Drive-Ins

Seeing a movie in your car is all the rage again.

05/12/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Checking Out

Will You Attempt to Vacation in Texas This Summer?

Three getaways are already making a comeback.

05/08/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Get Out

Our 3 Favorite Walking Paths in Houston

These are some of the shadiest spots for a stroll.

05/01/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Get Out

12 Activities to Do Outside While Still Social Distancing

There is so much you can do in the great outdoors.

05/01/2020 By Houstonia Staff

Get Out

The Health Benefits of Spending Time Outside

Trade in the cabin fever and nonstop panic for some sunshine.

05/01/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

White Out

Why We Need To Help Texas Coral Reefs Now

Because of global warming, we might lose our reefs by the end of the century.

05/01/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Surprise!

Houston Quietly Launches a Climate Action Plan

We're going carbon neutral by 2050, y'all.

04/22/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

The Great Indoors

5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day from Home

Stay inside, and let the earth have a day.

04/22/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Vroom Vroom

Mobile Masterpieces from Art Car Parades That Still Blow Our Minds

Take a drive down memory lane as we look back at some epic pieces of automotive art.

04/18/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Don't Go

County & City Parks Close for Easter Weekend

Terry Hershey Park, Memorial Park, and ALL area parks and trails will be off limits.

04/09/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

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Wear a Mask

Texas State Parks Will Reopen April 20

Our state parks have been closed since April 7.

04/07/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Nature Calls

Save Houston's Biodiversity from Your Phone

Who knew the Bayou City was an environmental hot spot?

04/01/2020 By Chris Gray

Shucking Marvelous

What to Know About Galveston Bay Oysters

A program fighting for their future.

04/01/2020 By Brandon Summers-Miller

Now Streaming!

Catch These Free Environmental and Outdoor Films Until March 31

The D.C. Environmental Film Fest is screening its 2020 selections online.

03/27/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Critter Cam

Tune into the Houston Zoo for a Virtual Field Trip

The animals are welcoming visitors through Facebook Live.

03/19/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Comebacks

Here's What's Re-Opening at Houston Parks

What to know before you go.

03/19/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Social Distancing

We All Want to Get Outside, But Are Our Parks Getting Too Crowded?

We need to stay six feet apart while exercising outdoors, too, y'all.

03/18/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Gustatory Getaways

Travel to Tampa for These Iconic Dishes

Add this Cubano and deviled crab to the bucket list.

03/10/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Georgia On My Mind

Thomasville is a Trip Back in Time

A weekend in this Southern town will slow your roll.

03/05/2020 By Bill Wiatrak

Bucket List Trips

A Beginner's Guide to Kenya

From the grasslands to the beaches, the country is a must for world travelers.

03/02/2020 By Ian Everett

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