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!
Mountain Trail Region
5 West Texas Escapes for a Digital Detox and a Dose of History
In West Texas, the horizon stretches endlessly, cell signals fade, and time itself seems to slow. For travelers seeking more…
Brazos Trail Region
Plot Twist: Your Next Texas Road Trip Is a Literary One
If your “to-read” pile is as ambitious as your travel bucket list, Texas might just be your next chapter. This…
Hill Country Trail Region
Hin nach Texas! How German Immigrants Shaped the Lone Star State
In October of 1845, Pastor Adolf Fuchs immigrated with his wife and seven children to Texas. He was a Lutheran…
Forest Trail Region
Ghosts in the Guestbook: Haunted Stays Across Texas
Across Texas, historic hotels and inns preserve more than fine architecture and storied pasts, they also carry tales of the…
Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program
Texas courthouse history cuts a wide swath through our heritage past. With 254 counties, Texas counts more courthouses than any…
Public Art
A large variety of art occupies many of our public spaces across the state, providing a spectrum of styles and…
Plains Trail Region
Ozark Trail
In 1913, Ozark Mountains resort operator William “Coin” Harvey, founded the Ozark Trail Association in an effort to increase interest…
Brazos Trail Region
Navasota — A Train Town
If you're planning to go through Navasota on Texas 105, you might want to build in a little extra time…
