Texas Highways, the official travel magazine of Texas, encourages recreational travel within Texas and tells the Texas story to readers around the world. Renowned for its photography, statewide events coverage, top weekend excursions, off-the-beaten path discoveries, and scenic destinations, Texas Highways helps readers discover the treasures of the Lone Star State.

The Promised Land

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MERGE • The article by Roberto José Andrade Franco was one of the most moving and beautiful articles I’ve had the pleasure of reading in Texas Highways. I’m not an emotional person, but I had tears in my eyes when I finished reading. Thank you for your excellent magazine. Ves Box, Clifton

SIGHTSEER • BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK

Terrell • Take a seat with retired barber Edmund Morrow for a trim and the talk of the town

TOWN TRIVIA

An Ancient Voice • A naturalist looks to Texas’ mighty oaks for serenity

DRIVE

The Perils of Pilfering Prickly Plants • Big Bend is ground zero in a thriving black market for native plants

Be a Good Seed • To protect our natural environment, follow these tips to avoid buying illegally collected plants or seeds.

Return To Hat Creek • A sketch of Lonesome Dove is one of several items on display at the Wittliff Collections Festival

I Don’t Know If There’ll Be Snow • Texas has had a frigid relationship with winter weather

Recent Snowfalls in Texas

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND • PRIVATE LAND COMPRISES THE MAJORITY OF TEXAS. NOW, TWO ONLINE PLATFORMS OFFER THE CHANCE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH NATURAL BEAUTY PREVIOUSLY INACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.

WHERE TO STAY WITH EXPLORE RANCHES • Visit exploreranches.com for sample itineraries, available activities, and amenities for each property.

WHERE TO STAY WITH HIPCAMP • Visit hipcamp.com to see a full range of accommodations, addons, and activities.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, CORSICANA • The small Texas town that defies easy stereotypes has captured Hollywood’s attention

FOR LOVE OF THE OUTDOORS • A SELF-CARE TRIP THROUGH THE PARKS OF TEXAS

HOW TO VISIT PARKS SAFELY

Texas-Made Gifts

PLATES

Making Spirits Bright • A beverage brought over by German immigrants during the 19th century remains a holiday favorite

Panama on a Plate • Restaurant owner Isabel Muñoz brings her native cuisine to Killeen

Room to Grow • An urban garden, market, and café in South Dallas provides job opportunities and fresh food for locals

Searching for the Westside Sound • Sixty years ago, San Antonio teenagers invented a style that thrives to this day

McKinney • A midsize city with small-town charm

Tenacious Kim • Baylor basketball coach Kim Mulkey confronts unpredictable times with proven success

VINTAGE