Despite the massive size of Texas, there are only two national parks in the Lone Star State: Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. It will take at least a day to drive to both parks from the major Texas cities of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin, but the long journey is [...]

Guadalupe Peak, or Signal Peak, draws thousands of visitors each year thanks to its awe-inspiring vistas and challenging trails.

With  mountains, grasslands, canyons, lakes and desert, Texas has tons of landscapes to explore. If you want to do that exploring on your feet, we have just the thing. Well; 9 things actually.  With a mix of data from personal experience and recommendations from friends and colleagues who have spent time hiking in the state, [...]

D-Town is one of the greatest places for outdoor adventure. Here are the seven most popular outdoor things to do in Dallas.

This April, we earthlings will get a rare opportunity to watch meteors streak across the sky during the Lyrid meteor shower, which comes from the debris of Comet Thatcher, officially named C/1861 G1 (Thatcher). While the Lyrid meteor shower can feature bursts of up to 100 meteors per hour, 10 to 15 meteors per hour [...]

Looking for a relaxing soak? Before you take a dip, you should know, not all swimming pools are created equal. From where they’re located to the available amenities around them, if you’re scouting for a perfect spot, we rounded up the most unique swimming pools in the world. Which one of these will land on [...]

Move over, Pumba — there’s a cooler, younger warthog in town. Her name is Tikiti, she’s one of the newest members of the Dallas Zoo, and she’s absolutely adorable.  Baby Tikiti was born on Feb. 17 to proud parents Toby and Weela. She looked a bit like a melon when she was born, the Zoo tweeted, [...]

You’ve seen the show celebrating “Tiny House Nation,” where people live in compact homes year round. While you may not want to mimic the lifestyle, perhaps a short stay in a tiny house could satisfy your itch for a simpler life?  Whether you’re looking to rough it and go off the grid or be in [...]

Hiking is wonderful in and of itself, but having a scenic waterfall to admire–or even play in—adds another element of natural bliss. Here are 10 waterfalls around the country to explore on foot and enjoy up close and personal.  1. Havasu Falls, AZ How to get there: Located in the northeast corner of Arizona, Havasu [...]

Those close to Mr. Pickles always thought he’d make a great father. Now, after nearly a century of trying, the 90-year-old tortoise will finally get the chance to find out.   Earlier this week, the Houston Zoo announced that Mr. Pickles and Mrs. Pickles—both endangered radiated tortoises native to Madagascar—welcomed three new babies into the world. [...]