September 2011 Photo Contest

Focus on Texas: State Parks

Mountains. Plains. Desert. The Gulf of Mexico. Texas is like a whole other country.

Feature

Texas-style Fiddlin’

Famed Hallettsville contest showcases a hallowed craft that’s passed from ear to ear, year after year

Hit the Road

Treasure Island

Riches of all kinds are well within reach on Seguin-area tour

Feature

South Texas

A look at prehistoric artwork is worth every sweaty step

Texas USA

Putting Back the Pieces

San Antonio’s San Jose tile heritage rescued from oblivion.

Hit the Road

Alice to Edinburg

From rich, spicy history—and food—to wildlife viewing, this trip serves up a little of everything

Texas USA

Where the Wild Things Roam

Take a trip to the tropics at Brownsville’s Gladys Porter Zoo

Hit the Road

Mission Accomplished

Rich with mysteries, San Antonio’s Spanish missions paved the way for a dynamic, multicultural city

Nature & Outdoors

Resaca De La Palma State Park

A tract along the Rio Grande is prime habitat for local and migrating birds

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Schulenburg to Shiner

Painted churches, Spoetzl Brewery leave visitors spellbound