Day Trips

Off-road biking trails of the Lone Star State.

"...be a hair-raising, white-knuckle experience. Several public and private parks around Texas offer a wilderness experience on two wheels...."

May 18, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Hightower Lowdown

Corporatizing Our Public Parks; Common Sense on Drug Policy

"...Corporatizing Our Public Parks Every state has its official song, official state bird,..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Column by Jim Hightower

Day Trips

Old Settler's Park in Round Rock is one of the best city parks in Texas.

"...Park, but it is one of the best small-town parks in Central Texas and getting better all the time...."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...More frontier forts were built in Texas than in any other state between 1848 and 1900..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Capitol Briefs

"...meant to address major funding shortfalls at the state's parks is set for debate on the House floor at..."

May 4, 2007 News Column

Day Trips

Kerrville-Schreiner Park is no longer a state park, but it is better than ever

"...of the Kerrville city limits was transferred from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to the city parks department...."

Aug. 13, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...rice being standouts at this member of the 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joints list...."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Texas travel tips from Llano lights to Kerrville craftsmanship

"...“Best of Show” award among the entries in the Texas Furniture Makers Show. The woodworkers’ skill at shaping the..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Visit historic Presidio La Bahia, take a scenic drive, and more

"...head out for a weekend drive to these authentically Texas places...."

March 31, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Stay home, stay safe, and still scratch that travel itch

"...Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas. This executive order allows physical activity like going on..."

April 8, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

It's the most wonderful time of the year

"...Home. Through Jan. 6, Lights Spectacular, Johnson City, 830/868-7684, www.johnsoncitytexas.info/lights-spectacular.html..."

Dec. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Keeping Our Land Public

Stretch of undeveloped land in far West Texas focus of unusual ownership debate

"...County, a stretch of undeveloped land in far West Texas, with the proceeds going to the School Land Board...."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...constitutional rights of free speech and assembly, according to Texas Civil Rights Project director Jim Harrington, who is representing..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

21st Century Goals

Key findings of the 21st-century TPW report

"...are the key findings from the TPW planning report, "Texas Parks and Wildlife for the 21st Century," by David..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Dan Oko

Postmarks

Our own little Gaza Strip, and the Halloween (Gas) Mask is taken to task.

"...Thank you for your endorsement of the Travis County parks bonds, Proposition 2 [Oct. 26]. These bonds will support..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Column

Day Trips

"...Wyman Meinzer and Andrew Sansom have traveled all over Texas visiting the sites that contributed to the making of..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Water Park Updates From Around the State

Daytripping in the age of a pandemic

"...It wouldn’t be summer without water parks. Around the state, parks with a water theme like..."

June 19, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 28-Nov. 4

"...Leach. 7pm. Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st, 471-8944. www.hrc.utexas.edu...."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Column

Local Critters Struggle Through Wet Weather

Austin, Hill Country's animals getting hammered by rains, other harsh conditions

"...storms and floods unmatched in 50 years. And the wildlife of Austin and the Hill Country have been hammered..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

With the addition of Monica's 701 Georgetown's culinary reputation keeps improving

"...the Chisholm Trail with a new brochure from the Texas Historical Commission, the 10th in a series of Heritage..."

April 30, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Captain Day Trips lists his Top 10 traveling tales of the year.

"...31, 2001, Sansom will leave the helm of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) after nearly two decades...."

Jan. 4, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...be one of the best kept secrets in Central Texas. About 35 miles northeast of Austin and 15 miles..."

July 27, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Lost Maples State Natural Area, Vanderpool

Lost Maples shows its true colors

"...Lost Maples State Natural Area is a beautiful place..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Paying for Waller Creek

"...The flood-control tunnel, and the surface improvements such as parks and trails, are two separate projects, with separate funding..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Day Trips

Kayakers of all experience levels will enjoy a pleasant float down the Luling Zedler Mill Paddling Trail

"...kayaking trails in the state as designated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department...."

April 14, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life

Try a Nineties Austin oral history, Willie birthday LP, or BLK ODYSSY ashtray

"...For the Lone Star Vinyl Connoisseur Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation's Texas Wild..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Fall events and news from all over Texas

"...time of year again when long hikes in West Texas aren’t baked by the sun. There are few Texas..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

No more pencils, no more books, just tons of fun for everyone

"...first keg of Amber Ale. From humble home-brewing beginnings, Texas’s first craft brewery has become a giant among the..."

May 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

A day-trippers look back at 2010

"...day trippers looking for outdoor recreation. Last August the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department announced that Brent Leisure would..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The top eight state park swimming holes in Texas

"...Swimming holes in state parks are some of the most reliable public places to..."

July 31, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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