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Welcome to Texas — The Lone Star State
Looking for places to travel in Texas? From the gulf coast island of Galveston to the sprawling desert city of El Paso, Texas has multiple distinct ecological regions that make up the vast state. At its furthest points, Texas is 660 miles long and 790 miles from the uppermost part of the panhandle down to the Rio Grande. Outdoor adventurers can go from beachy landscapes to dense forest, craggy hills, lively deserts, and mountain vistas. The historic attractions of Texas are also vast; more than 13,000 state historical markers dot the state. Speaking of history lessons, the Lone Star State nickname is a reminder of its former status as an independent republic and for its struggle for independence from Mexico. Texas destinations include bustling cities, pine forests, desert vistas, and mountain caps.
Capital: Austin
Largest City: Houston
Area: 268,597 square miles
Major Rivers: Brazos, Colorado, Neches, Pecos, Red, Rio Grande, Sabine, Trinity
Elevation: Sea level (Gulf Coast) to 8,749 ft at Guadalupe Peak
Bird: Mockingbird
Flower: Bluebonnet
Tree: Pecan
Motto: Friendship
Song: “Texas, Our Texas”
State Travel Site: Travel Texas
When most people think of Odessa, they think of tumbleweeds, sand, and oil derricks. They’re not wrong necessarily (there’s plenty…
Dallas, Texas, is a place where east meets west. The metropolitan city has exploded in size as international companies move…
The design and architecture of church buildings are often domain features that often reflect local decoration and technology. From the…
The Big Country, also known as the Texas Midwest, is in the central part of the state, where the more…
![Short and Quirky Day Trips from Dallas [Cover alt = Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/travelartsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/9-short-and-quirky-day-trips-dallas.jpg?fit=1024%2C730&ssl=1 "9+ Short and Quirky Day Trips from Dallas / Fort Worth")
Between starting a new year at work and the crazy North Texas weather, taking short road trips can be a …
In the heart of the Texas Panhandle lies the second largest canyon in the country. Palo Duro Canyon’s red rocks,…
Big Bend National Park County is stark, isolated, and beautiful. It’s roughly the size of Rhode Island and is a…
At the crossroads of Central Texas, West Texas, and South Texas, the Texas Hill Country has something for everyone. Find…
Many people think of deserts and cowboys when they picture Texas; however, only about 10% of the state is desert.…
Many people think of deserts and cowboys when they picture Texas; however, only about 10% of the state is desert. Also, that’s West Texas. East Texas has piney wood forests and sun and surf. This road trip covers everything from the gulf coast up to Jefferson, a nostalgic…
Stanton is a small town in Texas with few mysteries. It’s economic cycle ebbs and flows with the oil and cotton industry, football reigns supreme on Friday nights, and dust storms are a regular occurrence. To its 2,000-plus residents, however, the old St. Joseph’s Convent, or Carmelite Monastery, is an…
![Short and Quirky Day Trips from Dallas [Cover alt = Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay]](https://i0.wp.com/travelartsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/9-short-and-quirky-day-trips-dallas.jpg?resize=370%2C305&ssl=1 "9+ Short and Quirky Day Trips from Dallas / Fort Worth")
Between starting a new year at work and the crazy North Texas weather, taking short road trips can be a little tricky. Downtown might look great, if not cold, but when you hit I-20 and start heading either west or east, you run into the fog (or worse).…
The design and architecture of church buildings are often domain features that often reflect local decoration and technology. From the native stone churches of the Midwest to the Adobe churches of the Southwest, the structures reflect not only the natural landscape but often the culture of the people…
In the heart of the Texas Panhandle lies the second largest canyon in the country. Palo Duro Canyon’s red rocks, beautiful caverns, and miles of hiking trails make the area a must-see. Glimpses of the Old West are still visible in the Canyon as well as the small…
Big Bend National Park County is stark, isolated, and beautiful. It’s roughly the size of Rhode Island and is a world of contrasts. You have the Chihuahuan Desert, the Chisos Mountains, and the Rio Grande River. It’s a mixture of deep canyons and towering peaks, grassy fields, and…
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