Oaxaca Is More Than Mezcal and Mole
How to weave your way through this magical Mexican destination.
How to weave your way through this magical Mexican destination.
I recently had a terrifying run-in with one in a West Texas stock tank.
Austin’s urban bat colony has nothing on this.
Just as scientists begin to understand the Rice’s whale, environmentalists contend in a lawsuit that it may be threatened by a proposed offshore oil terminal.
Gardening brings us together, even as culture wars divide us over almost everything else.
The seaside town is also a great place to catch redfish, watch dolphins, and stay in a snazzy new bungalow.
Wineries, stylish bed-and-breakfasts, and a beautifully restored old train depot make this North Texas town a great weekend getaway.
As the invasive beetle carves a path through Texas, state and federal officials are searching for solutions.
In the half-century since a troop of Japanese macaques arrived in Texas, a truly wild tale has played out.
Austin's signature green space is at the center of a long-running debate over how much the city should cling to its past as it prepares for the future.
Thank goodness for sunflowers.
Thank goodness for spring-fed swimming holes—and cabins next to them.
Some of the best waves in the world are found at the Waco Surf water park, far away from any ocean.
They’re colonies of tiny creatures that drift with the tides.
Guests-only libraries and themed bars beckon lovers of the written word to these three Texas hotels.
Twelve years after the last known Quercus tardifolia disappeared, conservationists at the San Antonio Botanical Garden are bringing the species back.
It’s named for frontier naturalist Gabriel Marnoch, who led a life of crime while discovering new species.
The conservation victory at Honey Creek relied on “the goodness of those people’s hearts,” says one environmentalist.
Shady days soaking in the Guadalupe River and a weekly rodeo followed by dancing: this Hill Country hamlet is the perfect summer getaway.
A Buc-ee’s representative tells Texas Monthly cleaning crews were promptly dispatched to the remote location.
Long an under-the-radar destination, the Alpine museum is transformed by its graceful new addition and the West Texas artworks inside.
Recent tragedies in Big Bend and Palo Duro Canyon are a reminder to “respect the desert,” says one ranger.
“There’s a tremendous disconnect between the expectations of the American public . . . and the National Park Service’s ability to do those things,” says Bob Krumenaker.
Whether you seek tranquility or thrills, we've got you covered.
Lawmakers just authorized lots of money to acquire new parkland. We asked advocates and conservationists to dream big.
The Central Texas town has a lively arts scene with a picturesque creek running through it.
A longtime Houston outdoor-sports writer looks back on sixty years of surfing the Gulf Coast.
Anglers love to hate this slimy Texas fish, but its parental skills are unmatched.
Our backyards don't seem to be lighting up like they used to.
Expect suite sounds when you check in.
In other words, it’s hot.
It’s, uh, kind of X-rated.
Anglers used to dismiss it as a “trash fish.” Now fishermen (and scientists) are recognizing the gar for the amazing creature it is.
West Texas is home to some of the world's most spectacular fossils, from the gentle moose camel to the fearsome tusked swamp beast.
Fewer than 200 of the birds remain in the wild. Every spring, they put on a vibrant mating display.
Aggressive birds are ruffling feathers in an over-55 Georgetown neighborhood. Residents have fended off the gobblers with decorative pillows and golf clubs.
If you try to kill it with a shovel, it’ll just split into two.
The Nature Conservancy paradise teems with colorful blooms—and on May 20, Texans have a rare chance to see them.
The nonprofit helps kids and teens affected by incarceration find healing in nature.
This bizarre species has a more potent sting than a Portuguese man-of-war.
Its fortunes ebb and flow, but the historic island is experiencing a renaissance, with new hotels and renovations and a shiny new cruise terminal.
From glamorous resorts to a repurposed storage tank, options abound.
Dozens of public grills line some of the state’s most scenic highways. Here’s how to enjoy a meal with a view.
Get ready for astronomical magic, daytime darkness, and yes, probably a bit of traffic on April 8, 2024.
Mossy cypresses seem to float in the clouds at Martin Dies Jr. State Park, which offers otherworldly paddling and hiking trails.
Cycling for eighty miles along a busy highway frontage road isn’t exactly a wise idea, but I found a perverse enjoyment in it.
Ghostly axolotls float, sausage-fat skinks dive, and snakes slither in thoughtfully designed, naturalistic habitats at the new Johnson City zoo.
My kids splashed in the lake and studied bugs, while I was thrilled to see a rare golden-cheeked warbler.
Count yourself lucky if you catch a glimpse of this common but shy nocturnal mammal.
The windswept outpost of Lobo is for sale.