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September 7, 2023
Unwind at Edgewood Tahoe Resort This Fall
Bask in uninterrupted serenity at a luxury resort with breathe-taking views of Lake Tahoe.
Lakes
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August 1, 2023
5 Ways to Enjoy a Family Lake Vacation in Conroe
Experience the lake life this summer with these itinerary ideas.
Travel & Outdoors
June 21, 2022
The Many Lives of Caddo Lake
The swampy network of waterways straddling the Louisiana border teems with natural wonders—and more than a few secrets.
Music
February 18, 2022
TM Recommends: A Glorious Georgetown Hike
Plus: a Motown dance party and an existential visit to West Texas.
News & Politics
December 8, 2021
The Dead Sea of West Texas
A Pecos County well has leaked noxious salt water for almost two decades. No one is taking responsibility for getting it cleaned up.
Parks & Recs
August 20, 2020
Where to Go Swimming Now in Texas
A handy guide to which of our beaches, lakes, rivers, creeks, swimming holes, and swimming pools are and aren’t open.
The Texanist
August 25, 2019
The Texanist: Is There Really Only One Natural Lake in Texas?
A Southlake transplant falls hook, line, and sinker for the lie aquatic.
Critters
August 13, 2019
Zebra Mussels Are Infesting Texas Lakes. There’s Only One Way to Stop Them.
The invasive species hitches rides on contaminated boats from one body of water to the next.
Travel & Outdoors
June 16, 2016
How To Beat the Texas Heat
Where to go to cool off this summer.
Travel & Outdoors
May 31, 2006
Water, Water Everywhere
From kayaking on Town Lake to mountain biking around Joe Pool Lake, from bass fishing on Lake Fork to horseback riding on the shores of Lake Whitney, here are some of our favorite things to do in, on, and around Texas lakes.
Travel & Outdoors
April 30, 1992
Lakes Alive!
A trip to the Hill Country’s quirky gems will cool your city sensibilities.
Politics & Policy
July 1, 1990
The Unholy Trinity
“The heavens brought the rain, but Man brought the ruin.”