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Best East Texas State Parks

For the Happy Hikers: Martin Dies Jr. State Park

Don't mind the alligators—no, seriously.

04/28/2016 By Nick Esquer

Best East Texas State Parks

The Fauna of the Piney Woods

From water moccasins to woodpeckers, what to watch for—and what to watch out for—in East Texas.

04/28/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Best East Texas State Parks

For the Canoers and Kayakers: Caddo Lake State Park

A potential Bigfoot sighting is far from the only reason to visit Texas's largest—and only—natural lake.

04/28/2016 By Roxanna Asgarian

Best State Parks

For the History Hounds: Mission Tejas State Park

More than mounds abound in this part of Texas, where the Caddo Indians once reigned.

04/28/2016 By Alice Levitt

Best East Texas State Parks

For the Casual Campers: Martin Creek Lake State Park

It may be the loudest state park in Texas, but it's still one of our favorites—and here's why.

04/28/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

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

The Great Outdoors

The Best State Parks in East Texas

Pristine forests, inviting campsites, well-marked trails and fish-stocked lakes await for all Texans to enjoy.

04/28/2016

It's Only Natural

Need a Break from Your Vegas Vacation? Try a National Park

Four of the country's most scenic national parks are within an easy drive from Sin City.

04/25/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

Crusin' Along

Is Your Wardrobe Ready for a Gay Cruise?

Get your group costumes ready: on a gay cruise, the clothes (or lack thereof) make the man.

04/21/2016 By Javier Garza

HOU-DTW

The Road Home: Ohio

Columbus' North Market will satisfy all your Polish and Indian food cravings.

04/20/2016 By Hala Daher

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This week marks the 180th anniversary of the conflict that created Texas, commemorated at the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site.

04/18/2016 Photography by Katharine Shilcutt

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The Best-Kept Secret in the Atlantic Ocean

In Madeira, a modern-day Garden of Eden on an Atlantic island.

04/14/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

In the name of gastronomy

Sea Cockroach Ceviche and Rotten Shark: Weird Meals We've Eaten Across the World

Of Nordic ants at the world's best restaurant and wriggling maggot-cheese on a sunny Italian island.

04/13/2016 Photography by Bill Wiatrak

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The Road Home: Louisville

I wasn't shocked to find a wonderful whiskey bar in Louisville; it was the man behind the bar who surprised me.

04/12/2016 By Hala Daher

The Great Outdoors

Get Out: Buffalo Bend Nature Park

The beautiful new 10-acre wetlands conservation area is just the beginning for this previously industrial section of the Ship Channel.

04/08/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

Fitness Friday

Happy Trails: The Off-Road Running Events You Don’t Want to Miss This Summer

It's tempting to ditch your running shoes in favor of a swimsuit, but trail running can keep your mileage exciting all summer long.

04/08/2016 By Andrea Park

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The Road Home: Nashville

Is this Tennessee town the Next Hip American Midsize City?

04/05/2016 By Hala Daher

The Friendly Skies

Direct Flight of the Week: New Orleans

Every visit to the 298-year-old, culture-rich city holds new adventures and new surprises.

04/01/2016 By Amber Groce

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Malacological Mayhem on Florida’s Gulf Coast

“Warning: Militant Sheller. Step away from that junonia and nobody gets hurt.”

03/31/2016 By Scott Vogel

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Following in Dracula's Footsteps

Romania is one of Europe's most exciting yet overlooked tourist destinations.

03/31/2016 By Bill Wiatrak

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