Lori Rackl for AAA Explorer Mardi is the French word for Tuesday. Gras means fat. Put together, Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) translates to an epic excuse to have a blast. Texas doesn’t deem Mardi Gras a…
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Marisa Charpentier and Danielle Lopez for Texas Highways A new year brings new adventures and there’s no better place to explore than our home state. To help you plan your travels in 2025, we’ve…
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Contributing Writer for Ndangira Texas is a vast and diverse state with something for every type of traveler. From bustling cities to beautiful national parks, historic sites to vibrant cultural…
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Erynn Ruiz for The Travel Since the United States is known for having all manner of climates, from frigid temperatures in Alaska to balmy weather year-round in Florida, there is something for…
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Jessica Serna for My Curly Adventures When winter sweeps across Texas, retreating indoors is the last thing I can think of. Instead, it’s an open invitation for me to hit the road and discover the…
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Jan Otte for MSN News Padre Island is a key site for bird migration along the Gulf Coast. Rare species such as the Piping Plover, Reddish Egret, and various migratory shorebirds can be observed here…
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Contributing Staff Member The 20th Annual Conquer the Coast bike ride taking place in Corpus Christi on Sept. 17. The event is one of the most anticipated races of the year that attracts cyclists…
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Catherine Parker A beach day is on many a summer bucket list. From the warm sun to the soothing waves, a day at the beach soothes people. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
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Catherine Parker Texas is big; it takes a day to drive across it. Texas offers travelers lots of different terrain. From its desert landscape in the West to its UNESCO World Heritage Site in San…
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Catherine Parker Texas Birding tops many birder’s bucket list. With miles of undeveloped coastline, it offers migratory birds what they need—shelter, food and water. Texas is considered one of the…
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