Travel & Outdoors

We've Got Spirit

Spirit Makes Houston an International Hub

The low fare up-and-comer is expanding its non-stop options from Houston. But will they be worth it?

11/18/2014 By Chris Abshire

Scout's Honor

Camp Strake Approaches December Closing Date

The venerable scout getaway is relocating as The Woodlands sprawl finally encompasses it.

11/13/2014 By Andrew Husband

Jetsetting

Flight Deals: The Pacific Northwest Awaits

Check out these Cascades slopes in our latest Flight Deals update.

11/13/2014 By Chris Abshire

Parking It

State Park Series: Beach Bums

The latest in our state park series is just another short jaunt, this time down the Gulf Freeway.

11/12/2014 By Andrew Husband

Travel Tips

Tourist Vs. Traveler: Enhance Your Foreign Trips

Our newest Wanderlust contributor tells you how to be a traveler instead of a tourist on your next international getaway.

11/10/2014 By Bill Wiatrak

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

Here Comes The Party Bride

A Bachelorette Weekend in Hill Country

Camp Lucy and Hill Country itself may be idyllic places for weddings, but what's the appeal for bachelorette parties?

11/06/2014 By Alexa Hyde

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