The Giant Legs of Amarillo
Mock tribute to Ozymandias adds quirky character to the Panhandle
Day Trips
Gerald E. McLeod has covered the world of Texas travel from Amarillo to Zapata and beyond for his "Day Trips" column for more than 25 years.
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Gerald E. McLeod, July 15, 2021
The Big Tree, Lamar
Make a wish at the oldest living thing in Texas
Gerald E. McLeod, July 8, 2021
Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup
The latest on Texas festivals, swimming holes, and terrifying worms
Gerald E. McLeod, July 2, 2021
TEXAS Outdoor Musical, Canyon
Palo Duro Canyon offers a stunning stage
Gerald E. McLeod, July 1, 2021
I.B. Magee County Park, Port Aransas
Port A park has rebounded from Hurricane Harvey
Gerald E. McLeod, June 24, 2021
Bat-Watching in Texas
Six places to watch the bats
Gerald E. McLeod, June 17, 2021
Walker Honey Farm, Rogers
This sweet superstore is the bee's knees
Gerald E. McLeod, June 10, 2021
Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup
Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road
Gerald E. McLeod, June 3, 2021
Paddle SMTX, San Marcos
Glowing river cruises in San Marcos
Gerald E. McLeod, June 3, 2021
La Petite Belle, Palacios
La Belle sails again
Gerald E. McLeod, May 27, 2021
North Shore and South Shore Parks, Bastrop
Glamping on Lake Bastrop
Gerald E. McLeod, May 20, 2021
FM 457 Bridge, Sargent
I can see for miles
Gerald E. McLeod, May 13, 2021
South Padre Island Parks
The sunny side of SPI beaches
Gerald E. McLeod, May 6, 2021
Day Trips & Beyond: May Travel Roundup
Flowers, birds, and more to spy on spring road trips
Gerald E. McLeod, May 3, 2021
The Riverside Dreamer, Mission
Rolling on the Rio Grande
Gerald E. McLeod, April 29, 2021
Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, Ariz.
Arizona observatory is steeped in history
Gerald E. McLeod, April 22, 2021
The Power Plant Texas Grill, Seguin
Comfort food in a comforting place
Gerald E. McLeod, April 15, 2021
Junction, Texas
Explore the eastern edge of West Texas at Junction
Gerald E. McLeod, April 8, 2021
Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup
It’s a beautiful time of year to get your daytrippin’ on
Gerald E. McLeod, April 1, 2021
Cookies, Cupcakes and More, Hutto
Hutto Bakery Keeps Cooking Through the Pandemic
Gerald E. McLeod, April 1, 2021
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, Houston
Houston’s best underground light show
Gerald E. McLeod, March 25, 2021
Fort Parker State Park
Park between Mexia and Groesbeck is renowned for its sunsets
Gerald E. McLeod, March 18, 2021
Johnson’s Backyard Garden, Garfield
Gardeners, start your planting
Gerald E. McLeod, March 11, 2021
Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup
Travel news a year into the pandemic
Gerald E. McLeod, March 5, 2021
McFaddin-Ward House, Beaumont
Beaumont home is a museum to pioneer Texas family
Gerald E. McLeod, March 4, 2021
Galveston Island State Park
Enjoy the air show at Galveston Island SP
Gerald E. McLeod, Feb. 25, 2021
Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Memphis
Memphis' Soulsville lives on
Gerald E. McLeod, Feb. 18, 2021
Old Taylor High School, Taylor
Going back to school in Taylor
Gerald E. McLeod, Feb. 11, 2021
Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup
News from Hueco Tanks, Black's Barbecue, and lots more
Gerald E. McLeod, Feb. 5, 2021
Copano Bay Fishing Pier, Rockport/Fulton
End of the road for a fishing pier
