Forest Trail Region
Check In to Texas History: Stays with a Second Life
Sleep in a bank vault. Sip coffee beside brewing tanks. Wake up in a 19th-century parlor. Across Texas, historic buildings…
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Spotlights on upcoming events, quirky trip themes, fascinating histories, and behind-the-scenes explorations of the history, heritage, and culture of Texas. Read about it and then get out there and experience it for yourself!
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Forts Trail Region
One Perfect Spring Day in the Forts Trail Region: Crawfish and Cannons in Graham
Some road trips are built around a special moment, and in Young County, that moment arrives each spring at historic…
Pecos Trail Region
A One-Day Road Trip Worth the Detour: Brackettville to Rocksprings
Some of the best road trips in Texas unfold far from the interstate, where wide-open landscapes hide surprising stories and…
Brazos Trail Region
One Day in Grimes & Brazos Counties
From stagecoach travel to presidential legacy, this one-day journey through Grimes and Brazos Counties captures the layered story of the…
Independence Trail Region
From Blue Bell to the Brazos: Washington County Awaits
Where Texas declared its independence and Blue Bell perfected a scoop, Washington County offers a day rich in legacy and…
Plains Trail Region
Where Luck Meets the Mother Road: A Route 66 Adventure
Celebrate luck, lore, and the legacy of the Mother Road on this one-day Route 66 adventure from Shamrock to Amarillo…
Beyond the Icons: Hidden “Herstories” & Travel Stories of Women Who Shaped Texas
Forest Trail Region
Hidden Museums of Texas: Big Stories in Small Towns
From the Permian Red Beds of Seymour to the cotton fields of Burton, Texas’ smaller museums prove that great stories…
Brazos Trail Region
Our Top 5 Stories of 2025
We like to tell you stories about hidden gems as well as the "must see" places in Texas. And in…
Forest Trail Region
Our Top 5 Travel Trends for 2026 and the Texas Heritage Destinations to Experience Them
In 2026, travelers are looking for more than just places to go - they’re craving experiences that feel intentional, immersive…
Brazos Trail Region
Seared in Flavor, Rooted in History: 10 Texas Steakhouses to Visit
In Texas, steak isn’t just dinner—it’s a timeless tradition seasoned with history. Across the Lone Star State, you'll find steakhouses…
Lakes Trail Region
Denison Shines: A Summer Road Trip Destination
Denison, Texas, has officially earned its spotlight as a must-visit summer road trip destination, highlighted by winning the prestigious 202…
Brazos Trail Region
Juicy History: 10 Texas Burger Joints with a Story
Texas history is best served hot - and with a side of fries. Texas is a state rich in history…
Forest Trail Region
Lone Star Holiday Road Trip Playlist
The holidays are here, and before we know it, we'll travel over the river and through the woods to visit…
Lakes Trail Region
“Howdy, Folks!” It’s Time for the State Fair of Texas
Few events capture the heart and soul of Texans quite like the State Fair of Texas. For over a century…
Forest Trail Region
10 Practical Tips for Enjoying Texas’ History, Heritage, and Culture with Children
Embarking on a family adventure to explore Texas is an exciting opportunity to immerse your children in the rich history…
Forts Trail Region
Looking for Texas History in the Trees
These giants, some of them ancient, have silently observed more history than we could ever record.
Our Top Texas History Podcasts
Sure, you can walk the walk, but can you talk the talk? These Texans can. We've rounded up a talkative…
Mountain Trail Region
Davis Mountains Scenic Loop
When visiting the Big Bend Region, be sure to make time to spend a day or two in Fort Davis.
Lakes Trail Region
Discover These 8 African American History Sites in Dallas
As one of the last states to inform enslaved people of their freedom, Texas shares an interesting relation with its…
Brazos Trail Region
Top Picnic Spots with Texas History
As Texans continue to seek creative ways to explore our state safely, the Texas Historical Commission is offering ideas for…
Hill Country Trail Region
Historic Road Trip: Fredericksburg to Johnson City
The Hill Country is the birthplace of former President Lyndon Baines Johnson and the home of descendants of thousands of…
Forest Trail Region
Historic Road Trip: Nacogdoches and San Augustine
East Texas is a special place. From the tall pines, to the historic downtowns, and the unique lodging and dining…
Plains Trail Region
Historic Road Trip: Amarillo and Canyon
Clear skies, wide open spaces, and spectacular scenic vistas immediately jump to mind when you think of the Texas Panhandle…
Lakes Trail Region
Historic Road Trip: Denison to Clarksville
Settled by Native Americans, conquered by Spaniards, then included as part of Mexico, this region is rich with history and…
Hill Country Trail Region
Historic Road Trip: San Antonio
When San Antonio visitors venture beyond the River Walk area, they find a remarkable range of heritage tourism sites in…
Tropical Trail Region
Historic Road Trip: South Texas Coastal Bend
The Texas coast stretches 350 miles from South Padre Island to the Louisiana border, extending through a wide variety of…
Part 3: Texas Heritage Trails at 50: Planning the Trails
It was the carefully organized papers of Professor Urbanovsky that the university archivist recalled, that cracked open the door and…
Historic Trails And Highways: Road Trip To Retro!
Antique horse trails aren't the only discovery options for historic routes in Texas.
Hill Country Trail Region
German History, Wildflowers and Peaches
With a long weekend coming up, my husband, Karl, and I decided to take the kids on a family trip…
Catching Up In Kerrville
I am fortunate to have three good friends I’ve known for years—Sharon, Julia, and Nancy. Although we all live in…