Travel & Outdoors

Scenery and Suds

Brews with a View: Destination Texas Breweries

Check out these featured spots as you plan to drink your way through Texas.

11/05/2014 By Wendy Cawthon

Ape on Holiday

Monkey Business in La Grange

No funny business on the roads along Highway 77 in La Grange, just monkey business.

11/04/2014 By Andrew Husband

Open Road

Trading Places: Houston/Leipzig Edition

Would you swap your life in Houston for a month in Leipzig? Robb Walsh would.

11/03/2014 By Robb Walsh

But Fear Itself

International Travel: Quit Panicking

Our newest Wanderlust contributor tells you why fears of Ebola and ISIS are overblown when it comes to international travel.

10/30/2014 By Bill Wiatrak

Parking It

State Park Series: Brazos Bend... And Snap

A mere half hour from the heart of Houston, Brazos Bend in all its hunting glory is the first in our Wanderlust series exploring state parks.

10/30/2014 By Andrew Husband

In-State Rivalry

Is Houston a Texas Travel Destination?

Houston ranking No. 36 on Texas Highways's Travel Destinations list wasn't the only surprise, especially when you see which city was No. 3.

10/29/2014 By Chris Abshire

Jetsetting

Flight Deals, Ski Style: The Appalachians

Satiate your skiing cravings in the South, with these flight deals to Appalachia for the winter season.

10/29/2014 By Chris Abshire

States of Mind

The Texas of New England

Texas and New Hampshire are kindred spirits in more ways than you might expect.

10/24/2014 By Andrew Husband

Design

No More Shabby Chic: the New Texas Hill Country Style

A new book shows the beauty and variety of residential architecture in the Hill Country.

10/23/2014 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Homesick in Houston

A Transplants' Guide to Home in Houston

Every year, 70,000+ people move to Houston. What challenges do they deal with upon arrival and how can they satisfy their longing for home around their new city?

10/22/2014 By Natalie Harms

Jetsetting

Flight Deals for Your Winter Ski Fix

There's nowhere to get your skiing or snowboarding fix as a Texan? No problem, as these flights take you to New England for some winter workouts on the slopes.

10/21/2014 By Chris Abshire

Roots and Blues

Bastrop Blues: Three Years Later

What's next for the Bastrop State Park foliage in the midst of the Bastrop County Complex Fire's three-year anniversary? A personal look at the aftermath and recovery.

10/16/2014 By Andrew Husband

On the Road

Dish of the Week: The Gut Pak

What's the only thing that could make a Frito Pie better? Barbecue.

10/16/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Open Waters

Travel Deals: Cruise Out of Town

Family cruise trips are a staple of the holidays and chilly weather. Explore the open water with these deals.

10/15/2014 By Chris Abshire

Run Forests Run

Happier Trails for Running Through Texas

The Ragnar Trail Hill Country event this weekend is just the start. Check out some more trail running tracks near Houston.

10/13/2014 By Andrew Husband

Texas Travel

Why Weekend in Waco?

Making the potentially persuasive argument for a weekend away in Waco.

10/08/2014 By Katharine Shilcutt

Jetsetting

Last-Minute Flight Deals for Summer's Last Stand

Check out these flight deals for to get your beach fill before winter sets in.

10/07/2014 By Chris Abshire

Beer and Brats

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Houston

Hoist a Hofbrau and say prosit at these four centers of German culture.

10/06/2014 By Alexa Hyde

London Calling

Bubba Gump Shrimp Takes on London

The American chain hasn't gone over well in London so far, but it could be a haven for Gulf Coast visitors.

10/02/2014 By Chris Abshire

Open Road

Uncovering Arkansas

From an ambitious new art museum to cutting-edge restaurants, our neighbor to the northeast has plenty of surprises in store.

09/30/2014 By Michael Hardy