Outdoors
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One Hump or Two? »
Riding a camel across the West Texas sand dunes, I got in touch with my inner O'Toole— and left the modern world far behind.
November 2003 by Charlie Llewellin
Holy Trinity »
When I was growing up in Arlington, the upper Trinity River was a dirty joke—and it still is. But the lower Trinity? You've got to see it to believe it.
October 2003 by Gary Cartwright
Happy Trails »
Until I went biking at Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway, I had never heard of the little town of Quitaque, where life is slow and people like it that way.
September 2003 by Stacy Hollister
Making Waves »
Photographer Kenny Braun has been surfing the Gulf Coast for about thirty years. So naturally, when the water's just right, he grabs his . . . camera.
August 2003 by Katy Vine
Surfer Dude »
Kenny Braun talks about waves, waterproof cameras, and the perfect picture.
August 2003 Interview by Anna Lauzon
Texas Tidbits »
Surf report: The waves are up. Get to the Texas Gulf Coast.
August 2003 by Carter Batsell
Beck Weathers »
Beck Weathers' life (and wife) after Everest.
May 2003 Interview by Christopher Keyes
Ride On »
To the long list of reasons to visit Fort Worth these days, add this: outstanding bike trails.
April 2003 by Charlie Llewellin
Head for the Hills »
A friendly bar in Johnson City, a grand old opry in Mason, a cabin with a view of the Sabinal Canyon, and 22 other things I love about the Hill Country.
April 2003 by Suzy Banks
The Old Country »
I've become a sort of pessimistic accepter of the changes that have beset the Hill Country in recent years, unacceptable though many of them may be. But I'm grateful for having experienced the hills earlier, when change was slight—and grateful too for corners and stretches still untouched.
April 2003 by John Graves
Get Hooked »
Click here for more information on fly fishing.
January 2003
Cast Away »
There are rivers in Texas—some of the most beautiful places on earth—where the fly-fishing is great and you don't have to battle the crowds. Now, tell me again why I should vacation in Montana?
January 2003 by Charlie Llewellin
Old Man River »
Photographer Artie Limmer talks about the challenges of shooting the mighty Rio Grande.
January 2003 by Christopher Keyes
Swamped! »
If you're looking for endless stretches of pristine coastline, more birds than you can count, and the state's largest concentration of alligators, then Port Arthur is your gateway to an unexpected adventure.
March 2002 by S. C. Gwynne
Kid Gloves »
Growing up in Wichita Falls, I was a skinny kid with buckteeth and a girl's name, so I got into my share of fights. To improve my odd's of winning-and turn my anger and fear into bravery and skill-I learned to box.
March 2002 by Jan Reid
Unfair Game »
On the trail of Texas' unhappy hunting grounds.
March 2002 by Kinky Friedman
Place in the Heart »
When you fall in love with a piece of land in Texas, you quickly learn that it changes. And it changes you.
November 1999 by Kathryn Jones
Hey, Dude »
You might be bunking in a room that would give Martha Stewart seizures, but at these eleven guest ranches you can saddle up and get in touch with your inner buckaroo.
October 1999 by Suzy Banks
Q&AAAAA’s »
Understanding the basics: A pigskin primer.
October 1999
Hey, Coach »
What are you wearing? And other fun facts.
October 1999
Band Notes »
A few words about the game’s other players.
October 1999
Garden Variety »
From antique benches to cast-iron planters, a selective guide to the yard art of your dreams.
June 1999 by Suzy Banks
Fix the Roof »
A case for the parks.
March 1999 by Gregory Curtis
Just Say Snow »
Breathtaking scenery, tons of runs, and pillowy, powdery white stuff: If you need a lift this winter, New Mexico skiing won’t leave you cold.
December 1998 by Jason Cohen and Joe Nick Patoski
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