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Ancient Rock Art on the Colorado Plateau
The Colorado Plateau contains a rich tapestry of pictographs (drawings painted on rock using natural dyes) and petroglyphs (images carved into stone). Searching out rock-art panels can easily become an obsession, and it’s a good one, since it will lead you far off the beaten path and deep into can
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Southern Utah National Parks Trip Ideas
Avid outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of activities to keep them occupied in Southern Utah’s National Parks from backpacking to rafting and everything in between, but so too will nature lovers, road trippers, and those simply looking for a reason to be outdoors. Consider these great trip
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Environmental Issues in Utah's National Parks
Utah’s national parks have generally been shielded from the environmental issues that play out in the rest of the state, which has always been business-oriented with a heavy emphasis on extractive industries such as mining and logging.
Nonnative Tamarisk trees growing on the banks of the Colorado
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Austin Two-Step with Justin Marler
1. How would you describe the spirit of Austin, San Antonio & The Hill Country?
The spirit of Austin is John Wayne meets Andy Warhol, San Antonio is Davy Crockett, and the Hill Country is Willie Nelson.
2. Austin is considered to be the live music capital of the world. Where is the best place
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An Amarillo Detour
Photo © Laura Martone.Last month, a reader informed me that she’s planning a cross-country RV trip this winter – from North Carolina to Florida to the West Coast. Since she’s never taken such a trip before, she was wondering if I had any suggestions for must-see destinations along the way. In
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The Little Grand Canyon of Northern Texas
Palo Duro Canyon State Park © Carl & Peggy Backes.I remember the first time I ever saw Arizona’s Grand Canyon for myself. It was a sunny May afternoon several years ago, and the emerald-hued Colorado River glistened as it snaked between the multi-layered, reddish-brown cliffs that define
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Dallas & Fort Worth with Jonanna Widner
1. What are your top three favorite things to see in Dallas and Fort Worth?
Oh goodness—this is a tough question, because there’s so much to do. If I have to narrow it down to three, I’d say:
Attending a Dallas Mavericks game. The team has been so great the past several years, and the games alway
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Winter Getaway #2: South Padre Island, Texas
Sandcastes at South Padre Island. Photo © Laura Martone.Yesterday, I shared with you one of my favorite winter getaways: the desert town of Quartzsite in southern Arizona, a place that grows exponentially from November to March. As promised, I’m continuing this three-part series by feat
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A Memorable Road Trip on Interstate 40, Part 1
Palo Duro Canyon State Park © Carl & Peggy Backes.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been an ardent fan of road trips, and as Moon’s American Nomad, I’ve certainly experienced my fair share of them. Down the Florida Keys’ Overseas Highway, up California’s Pacifi
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A Memorable Road Trip on Interstate 40, Part 2
Grand Canyon National Park Photo © Carl & Peggy Backes.
In my last post, I mentioned some of the most memorable road trips that I’ve experienced over the years. Although I find it hard to settle on my absolute favorite, I’ll admit that one of the most inspiring trips I’ve eve
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Summertime Thrills, Part 1
Roller Coasters. What began as a simple car that rolled down a hill has evolved into an engineering marvel. Roller coasters are bigger, faster, and more thrilling than ever. Thanks to amusement parks and theme parks that kick off their summer seasons beginning Memorial Day weekend, I can sneak awa
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Discover the Vibrant Character of Texas
Photo © mj007/123rf.
Texas has an independent spirit unmatched across the globe. Its people, like its landscapes, are rugged, fiery, captivating, and endearing. The one element that ropes them all together is an immense Texas pride. The Lone Star State’s mystique is enormous, and for good reason —
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Piney Woods: The Natural Heart of East Texas
An abandoned railway trestle in Zavalla. Photo © Patrick Feller, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The Piney Woods are the natural heart of East Texas. Comprised of several national forests and not much else, most of this vast area remains as it has for centuries, when Native American tribes
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America's Best Small Towns for Travelers, Part 6
Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Photo © Carl & Peggy Backes.
The Fourth of July has come and gone—and whether you celebrated last weekend, this past weekend, or all week long—I hope that you had a fun-filled, memorable, and safe holiday. Of course, even though another summertime event has passed, th
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Cross-Country Adventures via RV, Part 1
Parked at Lake Mead. Photo © Phil Bryant.
Recently, I posted a two-part interview with Michael A. DiLorenzo, author of Adventures with Jonny: Road Trip to the Parks!, and though I’ve found myself inspired by Michael’s mission of promoting family travel to America’s outdoor treasu
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Two Travel Contests Worth Mentioning
Photo © Carl & Peggy Backes.
People all around the world dream of traveling to exotic destinations. Even those who live in enviable places—such as Hawaii, Paris, New Zealand, and Costa Rica, just to name a few—probably long to see other cities and landscapes that are markedly different from th
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Hollywood in Texas: Austin on the Silver Screen
Friday Night Lights fans can tour Austin for filming locations like Matt Saracen’s house. Photo © Joselito Tagarao, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
For most of the past decade, MovieMaker magazine has named Austin among the top moviemaking cities in the country. More than 350 major features
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Beat the Heat and Have a Blast in Houston This Summer
Houston’s skyline at night. Photo © Andy Rhodes.
Despite Houston’s high humidity and triple-digit temperatures, the city offers plenty of air-conditioned excitement and outdoor activities to beat the heat. Visitors can explore the extensive Museum District, discover nationally acclaimed rest
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Road Trips from Austin: Weekend Destinations
Falls Creek Falls at Lake Buchanan. Photo © John W. Schulze, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
As fun as it is to spend a few days in Austin, there are only so many daiquiris to drink and museums to meander through. Consider taking a weekend road trip to experience more Central Texas culture.
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Dallas & Fort Worth: Where and When to Go
Walking Tall, part of the Traveling Man sculpture series in Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood. Photo © Bill Chance, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Recently, the folks at NASA released a satellite photo of Dallas-Fort Worth. From outer space, DFW looks like a colossal nebula. From groun
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