9 Texas Day Trips That Will Inspire You to Hit the Road

We dip our toe in the nearly 1,500 columns from our resident day tripper

"...Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway 850 Caprock Canyon Park Road,..."

May 13, 2019 Chron Events Post by Gerald E. McLeod

“The Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip” at the Blanton

Aperture Foundation’s survey is a portrait of what we find with our cameras when we travel

"...As much as any single image in "The Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip" – an exhibit..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

SH 45: The Road to Commissioners Court?

Karen Huber and Gerald Daugherty face off over a highway in southwestern Travis County

"...you have spent much time driving around on our roads, you know that traffic is a serious problem that..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Restaurants on the Road

Where to dine on I-35

"...The Gruene Mansion Bar & Grill1275 Gruene Road, in Gruene..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Long Road to Responsive Fire Coverage

It appears the city’s in no big rush

"...Travis Country, Loop 360, Goodnight Ranch, Moore's Crossing, and Canyon Creek. Arellano further explained that funding options were still..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: Santa Fe, N.M.

Art and food in the enchanting city of Santa Fe

"...If art is the soul of Santa Fe, then Canyon Road must be the heart. In the space of..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Darling Companion

Diane Keaton leads a wonderful cast in this so-so story about a lost dog and its unmoored people.

"...encapsulated generational preoccupations in The Big Chill and Grand Canyon, tries to do the same for the post-menopausal set..."

May 18, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Up Too Early

Google Streetview fashion critique from South Lamar.

"...statistically is about as risky as jumping Snake River Canyon in a rocket car...."

July 24, 2012 Chronolog Post by The Luv Doc

Explore the Natural Beauty of Texas at These Four State Parks

The best outdoor destinations near Austin are just a road trip away

"...state parks and natural areas that lie only a road trip away. So we've rounded up a selection of..."

May 17, 2019 Features Feature by Beth Sullivan

ACL Live Review: Orville Peck

Canadian Lone Ranger croons-n-swoons the lonesome frontier

"...five marched through sleepwalking ballads, torch songs, and drowsy road tales. Musical breaks favored guitar wall strumming over virtuosic..."

Oct. 13, 2019 Music Post by Rick Weaver

Ten Districts, Many Visions

Welcome to Austin

"...the GOP, cut his teeth politically as president of Canyon Creek MUD, fighting new city taxes and the Voting..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

ACL Live Review: Jenny Lewis

Ex-Rilo Kiley singer goes full-on pink except for her tequila goblet

"...Lewis walked onto the Vrbo stage across Barton Springs Road and set a whole new vibe for the evening...."

Oct. 5, 2019 Music Post by Isa Jones

City Hall Hustle: Razing Arizona

City Hall sends regrets to the Grand Canyon

"...the Arizona Diamond­backs, currently targets of protests on the road. Convention cancellations, encouraged in part by Arizona Rep. Raul..."

May 7, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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Against the odds, Palo Duro Canyon became a major jewel in the state parks system.

"...Palo Duro Canyon State Park quietly reached a milestone on Nov. 26...."

Nov. 28, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

God's Own Clothesline

In Search of Far Flung Adventures With Butch Hancock

"...me the few hundred yards down the dark gravel road toward my tent, pitched behind a garage and an..."

May 15, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Trench Warfare

Federal judge rules for LCRA on the Dripping Springs pipeline project, but the SOS lawsuit proceeds

"...views of the treetops rippling down into South Sunset Canyon. The mound frames a sandy channel cut through the..."

May 11, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

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"...River Road along Texas' favorite playground is open for business again...."

June 13, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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Lake Mackenzie, north of Silverton, a historic and scenic oasis in the Panhandle

"...Mackenzie, north of Silverton, Texas, interrupts the parched Panhandle canyons like a puddle in the desert. The road into..."

July 13, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

David Crosby: Remember My Name

The most hated man in folk rock on his career in bridge-burning

"...musician reminisces while at his home and on the road, where he is still performing with a band of..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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Government Canyon State Natural Area helps protect the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone while giving visitors a beautiful new area to explore

"...Government Canyon State Natural Area, on the northwestern edge of San..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Republican honchos seek to influence route of public project in Bexar County.

"...routes, along State Highway 211, would cross a private road that leads to the Gramm property. The Gramms don't..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Captain Day Trips plans your travel itinerary for the coming year.

"...Do a pilgrimage to Palo Duro Canyon. The expression "God's Country" was made for this state..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Three Canyons

The Southwest Edge of Texas Hill Country -- Home to Lost Maples and Garner State Park -- Is Rich in Both Beauty and History

"...that separate them. No one name sums up this three-canyon region; the inhabitants identify themselves with whichever canyon they..."

May 18, 2001 Features Feature by Brant Bingamon

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The geologic magnificence of Palo Duro Canyon.

"...Palo Duro Canyon is one of the indescribable natural wonders that make..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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The Texas Panhandle has many treasures to behold

"...of the Texas Panhandle's natural treasures is Palo Duro Canyon, the Grand Canyon of Texas. The colorful rock walls..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Natural State

San Antonio-based Presidian wants to enter into public private partnerships with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

"...Antonio-based group behind the fledgling $5.7 million eco-lodge at Canyon of the Eagles, a joint venture with the Lower..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

High and Dry

LCRA Approves Controversial Pipeline to Dripping Springs

"...the water situation in Dripping Springs, particularly in Sunset Canyon, a subdivision off Highway 290 east of town that..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

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Quanah Parker walked the stony road from nomadic Plains Indian to successful cattle rancher

"...Quanah Parker walked the stony road from nomadic Plains Indian to successful cattle rancher. The..."

May 13, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Westward Ho!

In-progress or proposed developments for near-western Hill Country rise overnight like so many toxic mushrooms

"...said Linda Lowenthal, who lives in the Hamilton Pool Road area, where a coalition of residents had advocated for..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Come Out and Play

Has Austin – or anywhere else – ever seen anything like Cinemania weekend?

"...joint Memorial Day weekend festival outdoors at Two Rivers Canyon. Emo's promises to reschedule the bands for their club..."

May 28, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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