My empty nest was closing in on me. I texted my friend Anne, also the mother of absent college kids: “Want to drive to Big ...

A long-awaited addition to Texas' state parks has taken another step forward, even though an official opening date hasn't ...

I visited Indian Lodge State Park for the first time a decade ago. It was love at first sight. Rising above the cactus and ...

Many people think deserts are only hot, but the two largest deserts on Earth are actually cold deserts. Take a look at the top 10 largest deserts in the world by area.

Unsurprisingly, El Paso's hot climate is a result of its location in the Chihuahuan Desert, which extends through parts of western Texas, southern New Mexico and northern Mexico. The Centennial Museum ...

Here’s everything you need to know before visiting Big Bend National Park in Texas, from what to do to where to stay.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is one of the most unspoiled natural refuges in Texas, with a surprising variety of ...

Big Bend National Park in Texas offers lots of great spots for outdoor recreation, including this trail that hiking ...

The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to protect Allred’s flax under the Endangered Species Act.

Welcome to Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site, the 860-acre natural wonderland just outside El Paso that somehow remains one of Texas’ best-kept secrets – though it really shouldn’t be. The first ...

Take a journey along Texas’s most beautiful drives, featuring rolling hills, lush forests, coastal views, and dramatic desert ...

If you're looking for a beautiful yet rather claustrophobic hike in Texas, then you're going to love the Closed Canyon Trail in Big Bend Ranch State Park. If you're looking for a beautiful yet rather ...