This post contains affiliate links. I earn money from qualifying purchases. In Houston hurricane season runs from June through November. In my experience the worst storms have always been in August and September, but it is a good idea to be prepared early. There are many guides available online with good advice about how to …
Henderson, Texas is the county seat of Rusk County, Texas. While most county seats have a historic courthouse square, in Henderson the courthouse is offset from the rest of downtown. The town was founded in 1843. Henderson has a population of 13,000 people. There are many historical markers throughout the town, and several of them …
In 1823 Stephen F. Austin established the headquarters for his colony in what is now the town of San Felipe, Texas. 300 American colonists came with him and settled the site. The settlement became an important community in Texas, similar to San Antonio, and still has the oldest post office in the state. The provisional …
Jacksonville is located in the Piney Woods of East Texas. Jacksonville is home to the world’s largest bowl of salsa and is famous for being the “Tomato Capitol of the World.” Every June they host the annual Tomato Fest. Until recently the largest manufacturer of baskets in the world was based out of Jacksonville, Texas. …
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site preserves an important Caddo cultural site and has a recreation of a Caddo house. The Caddo people lived in this part of Texas and were known for their distinctive grass and cane houses. The site dates back to at least 800 B.C. Location 1649 TX-21, Alto, TX 75925 Caddo Mounds …
Grapeland, Texas is a community of 1,500 people in the Piney Woods in East Texas. When the railroad came through the area in the 1870’s pioneers began settling the community and the town was named for the grapes that grow in the area. Grapeland, Texas is known for being in the Pinewoods and is close …
A huge storm hit downtown Houston on the evening of May 16, 2024. Much of the damage was caused by high winds. The storm hit the Houston area around 7:00 in the evening. No one expected the storm to be as strong as it was. Over one million people lost power, and wind speeds were …
Copper Breaks State Park is an International Dark Sky Park that is known for its excellent stargazing. The park opened in 1970. Location 777 Park Road 62 Quanah, Texas 79252 Cost The entry fee for Copper Breaks State Park is $3 per person over the age of 13. There is free admission for people ages …
601 Fannin Street, Houston Texas 77030 Hermann Park is a 445 acre park in Houston, Texas. The park is located in the Houston Museum District, and is near Rice University and the Texas Medical Center. The main entrance to the park has an enormous statute of Sam Houston riding his horse. The park has a …
1500 McKinney Street, Houston, Texas 77010 Open daily from 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM Discovery Green is an urban park located in Houston. The park is next to George R. Brown Convention Center, and a very short walk from Minute Maid Park and the Toyota Center. This park feels like it is truly downtown, and …
105 Sabine Street, Houston, Texas 77007 If you ever see photographs of the Houston skyline, most of them are taken from this park. It is one of my favorite parks in Houston. It can be hard to find good outdoors activities in Houston, but this park has miles of trails and plenty of activities. Buffalo …
There are many state parks near San Antonio, Texas. The parks near San Antonio have a wide variety of offerings, depending on what you are looking for. You can find places that are great for hiking during the day, or other places that are better for camping. Government Canyon State Natural Area 25 miles from …
Close to Lubbock is a bit of an exaggeration, as nothing in this part of Texas is particularly close. Even Caprock Canyons – which is the closest park – is far enough away to be stretching it for a day trip. Two of my favorite parks in Texas are in this part of the state. …
When thinking of going to a state park from Houston, most people think of Brazos Bend State Park. Known for its alligator sightings and the astronomical observatory, Brazos Bend makes an excellent day trip from Houston. While there are not as many parks in the Houston area as in other parts of the state, there …