Brazos Trail Region
Historic Restaurants in the Austin Metro Region
Austin has transformed dramatically in a relatively short amount of time. New restaurants constantly arrive and go, neighborhoods have evolved…
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Hill Country Trail Region
Historic Restaurants in the San Antonio Metro Region
San Antonio naturally lends itself to talking about cultural continuity. It's no secret that San Antonio takes pride in its…
Hill Country Trail Region
Preserving Austin Music with Steve Wertheimer
Austin's music scene didn't happen by accident. It grew from the people, places, and venues that gave generations of musicians…
Brazos Trail Region
Beat the Texas Heat with These Historic Summer Treats
Forest Trail Region
250 years. Thousands of Texas stories.
In 2026, communities across the nation are commemorating America 250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of…
Hill Country Trail Region
3 Legendary Spring-Fed Pools for Summer
When Texas temperatures start climbing, generations of Texans have turned to the same solution: spring-fed water. Long before waterparks and…
Hill Country Trail Region
Kerrville with Kids: History Meets Adventure
Looking for a family getaway that combines outdoor fun, fascinating stories, and hands-on discoveries? Kerrville delivers all three. Nestled along…
Hill Country Trail Region
Roads of Memory: Exploring Asian American Heritage Across Texas
It’s a balmy May afternoon in Houston. Instead of rushing through weekend errands, you sit barefoot in quiet meditation. The…
Brazos Trail Region
Texas in Bloom: Wildflower Roots and Spring Celebrations
It seems like almost overnight, wildflowers burst into bloom along roadsides and fields, reminding us to get outside and enjoy…
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…
Brazos Trail Region
Exploring The Texas Freedom Colonies with Dr. Andrea Roberts
In celebration of Black History Month, we sat down with Dr. Andrea Roberts, founder of The Texas Freedom Colonies Project…
Hill Country Trail Region
Honoring 100 Years of Black History Month Through Heritage Experiences
Black History Month celebrations carry special significance this year, as 2026 marks the centennial of what began in 1926 as…
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…
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…
Forest Trail Region
Fried, Festive, and Full of History: 8 Annual Texas Fall Festivals We Know You’ll Love
As we look forward to the Texas heat finally taking a breather and imagine the scent of pumpkin spice filling…
Hill Country Trail Region
Emma Tenayuca: Latino Civil Rights in San Antonio’s Historic Barrio Laredito
With her passionate speeches at protests during the 1930s, Emma Tenayuca initiated a shift in labor relations between pecan shelling…
Brazos Trail Region
Hands-On History: Family-Friendly Events Across Texas This Summer
This summer, history comes alive across Texas! From June through August, the Texas Historical Commission's state historic sites are hosting…
Forts Trail Region
Legacy in Stone and Timber: Texas State Parks Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps
During the 1930s, as the Great Depression gripped America, a revolutionary program emerged that would forever change the landscape of…
Brazos Trail Region
Beyond the Battlefield: Seven Unexpected WWII Sites in Texas
You might not expect a world-class World War II museum in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, but Fredericksburg’s…
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…
Hill Country Trail Region
Film Heritage in Small-Town Texas
For heritage travelers, these small-town film locations offer a chance to step into the world of cinema while experiencing authentic…
Brazos Trail Region
Saddle Up! Bulls, Broncs, and Texas’ Oldest Rodeos
What is it about rodeos that has captured the spirit of Texas for generations? From the roar of the crowd…
Brazos Trail Region
Our Top 5 Stories of 2024
It's hard to surprise our audience of seasoned travelers, but our writers managed to uncover a few hidden gems that…
Brazos Trail Region
Texas Towns All Aglow: Holiday Lights That Spark Small-Town Magic
The holidays are a magical time of year for us all. We enjoy the many traditions, the celebrations, and the…
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…
Hill Country Trail Region
Walk Through the History of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg’s rich history, which stretches back over 175 years to its founding on May 8, 1846, by 120 German immigrants…
Brazos Trail Region
Our Holiday Heritage Bucket List
Whether you're a newcomer to the state or a 5th-generation Native Texan, our Holiday Heritage Bucket List will have you…
Hill Country Trail Region
Our Top 10 Under-the-Radar Hispanic Heritage Sites
Hispanic history in Texas features more than just missions and murals (although who can resist the picturesque ruins of a…
Brazos Trail Region
Texas Traditions and Pigskin Passion
It's a known fact: high school football in Texas is an institution. Woven into the fabric of Texas culture for…
Brazos Trail Region
Soda Fountain Season
Soda, POP, fizzy juice, LOLLY WATER, sodey dope, BELLY WASH, seltzer, COKE, and tonic. Is your tongue tingling yet? It's…
Brazos Trail Region
Dan Moody vs. the KKK: The Texas Case That Led to the Klan’s Demise
In the summer of 1919, the emergence of the second wave of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) marked the resurgence…
Forts Trail Region
Healing Waters in Texas
In this age of self-care, when traveling is less often a quest for the exotic, and more a means to…
Hill Country Trail Region
History Lovers Guide to San Marcos
San Marcos has a rich and unique history. What would you expect from an area considered the longest continuously inhabited…
Brazos Trail Region
Explore the Sites and Stories of Remarkable Texas Women
In honor of Women's History Month, we're celebrating the inspiring stories of remarkable Texas women who shaped our state's rich…
Hill Country Trail Region
James Avery Artisan Jewelry: A Kerrville Legacy
The Hill Country town of Kerrville is home to a Texas treasure and symbol of craftsmanship—James Avery Artisan Jewelry. Founded…
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.
Forest Trail Region
Pass the Time in a Botanical Garden This Spring
Part of the thrill of Texas wildflowers in the spring is their defiant nature, appearing inexplicably on dusty highway medians…
Hill Country Trail Region
Your Guide To Historic Austin
Whether you're visiting Austin for fun or for business, we hope you've built in some extra time to experience the…
Hill Country Trail Region
Step Back In Time While Visiting Boerne, TX
Boerne History. Long before Boerne became a popular tourist destination, it was an undeveloped region populated by Native Americans. In…
Hill Country Trail Region
The Fight for Independence: The Texas Revolution
Everyone remembers the Battle of the Alamo, the famous but failed attempt by Texans to hold their line of defense…
Brazos Trail Region
Presidents Day in Texas: Remember Success, Tragedy, and Leadership of U.S. Presidents at These Historic Places
There is an interesting collection of Texas destinations to visit with compelling connections to several former commanders in chief. Texas…
Brazos Trail Region
The Past Is All Around You. We Can Show You Where.
You know that feeling you get when you visit a place and you suddenly understand ... Something. Happened. Here. We…
Forts Trail Region
Relive Holiday Heritage at State Historic Sites
Unique holiday celebrations are happening at State Historic Sites all month long. Keep reading to learn more about candlelit historic…
Hill Country Trail Region
Walk in Famous Footsteps
Sit at the very table where so-and-so once dined! Catch a show where ol' what's-her-name played that tune! Discover ten…
Hill Country Trail Region
7 Hispanic Heritage Sites in San Antonio
Formerly part of Mexico and Spain, Texas has deep Hispanic roots. Much of the food, entertainment, and celebrations Texans enjoy…
Hill Country Trail Region
German Historical Sites in the Hill Country Region
German immigrants initially sought sanctuary in Texas from political and religious persecution. Many settled in the Hill Country, where the…