Day Trips: Caprock Canyons State Park, Quitaque

Where the High Plains drop into the rolling hills and the buffalo play all day

"...Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway outside of Quitaque in the..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: TEXAS Outdoor Musical, Canyon

Palo Duro Canyon offers a stunning stage

"...TEXAS Outdoor Musical in Palo Duro Canyon State Park outside of Canyon is the..."

July 2, 2021 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

Explore the Natural Beauty of Texas at These Four State Parks

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

"...it easy to forget the 630,000-plus acres of Texas state parks and natural areas that lie only a road..."

May 17, 2019 Features Feature by Beth Sullivan

Day Trips: Texas State Parks

Celebrating 100 years of Texas parks and the contributions of Civilian Conservation Corps

"...Civilian Conservation Corps built the foundation of the Texas parks system. As Texas State Parks celebrate their 100th year..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

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. 28, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Some 'Day Trips' highlights

"...The Texas state parks system is one of the best in the..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Travel Updates

Go the social distance

"...The Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site joined the Texas Historical Commission’s list of..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Caprock Canyons State Park is a hidden gem of a state park that you won't forget once you've seen it

"...Caprock Canyons State Park, on the outskirts of Quitaque in the..."

April 25, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

National Natural Landmarks are some of the country's most unique biological and geological sites

"...conserve the rare ecosystem on their property. The National Park Service administers the list. One-third of the landmarks on..."

May 20, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...Next door to the coffee shop is a small park with picnic tables with swings as seats and clean..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Nothing seems to recharge the batteries like relaxing in a rocking chair on the front porch of a cottage surrounded by sounds of nature

"...of one of the restaurants. Garner and Lost Maples state parks are short drives from the cabins. Rates run..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The first Lone Star Legacy Weekend allows daytrippers free access to state parks.

"...Lone Star Legacy Weekend is the state parks system's first open house. Most of the state's..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

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..."

May 13, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

National Trails Day launched in 1993 and has become a rallying cry to get Americans outdoors

"...The longest continuous hiking trail in the state is the 128-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail through the..."

June 4, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Houston Restaurant Weeks, Perseid Meteor Shower, and more

"...There will be special late-night hikes at Enchanted Rock State Park, a Night Sky Party at Inks Lake State..."

Aug. 10, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

San Antonio's Texas Folklife Festival

"...Antonio is to festivals what the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is to museums. Throughout the year and..."

June 8, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The geologic magnificence of Palo Duro Canyon.

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

Jan. 12, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

How many longhorn are too many longhorn?

"...The wild longhorn herd at Big Bend Ranch State Park has reached the end of the trail. A..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Texas Panhandle has many treasures to behold

"...more than three hours. If the Panhandle were a state, it would be ranked 41st in size just below..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Add these destinations to your checklist of must-do day trips

"...least once in their lifetime, every Texan should visit Palo Duro Canyon south of Amarillo. The rugged beauty of..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Col. Charles Goodnight's home and all of his many accomplishments are being remembered and restored by the Armstrong County Museum and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

"...a mention in every major history museum in the state. He was a Texas Ranger and cowpuncher on the..."

June 16, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

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

Day Trips

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..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is the Texas version of the Smithsonian Institute

"...on the campus of West Texas A&M University in Canyon tells the story of the Lone Star State from..."

April 21, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dangerous Liaisons

A Gay Man's Search for Sex Ends in His Murder

"...all over, Becker, a 36-year-old government employee and Penn State graduate who loved fine scotch, Tom Waites, British comedies,..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips

"...for the year-round residents to enjoy the best the state has to offer. Here are four destinations that take..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Shaped By The Past

"...the days of the Republic. When Texas became a state in 1845, it retained control all of its public..."

April 16, 1999 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish out a hot summer with a cool adventure

"...front façade of the oldest cathedral in the United States. The Saga depicts the historical discovery, settlement, and development..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Reclaiming the Land

"...wouldn't want the Texas approach applied to the national park system," says Dave Simon, Southwest regional director of the..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

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