Texas Highways, the official travel magazine of Texas, encourages recreational travel within Texas and tells the Texas story to readers around the world. Renowned for its photography, statewide events coverage, top weekend excursions, off-the-beaten path discoveries, and scenic destinations, Texas Highways helps readers discover the treasures of the Lone Star State.
Happy Trails
Texas Highways Magazine
Behind the Story
MERGE • Silver Falls is a special place indeed. My grandparents had one of their first dates there. I think I’ll drive out and revisit my childhood there soon.
Country Gold
Beeville • Photographer Sylvia Garcia-Smith highlights Beeville’s natural and historical treasures
The Lengths We’ll Go • A family stays connected on the road
The Road Goes on Forever • Trek Travel designs Hill Country rides for serious bicyclists
Sister Act • Bobbie Nelson’s grand piano tells the story of Willie and Family
Status Symbol • The bluebonnet tops the list of Texas’ official state symbols
A Higland Lakes Haven • Venture outdoors for fun and relaxation in Marble Falls
A TEXAS BOTANICAL GUIDE • FIVE WILDFLOWERS THAT HEAL, FEED, IMPRESS, AND INSPIRE
SUNFLOWERS • COMMON SUNFLOWER (Helianthus annuus) MAXIMILIAN SUNFLOWER (Helianthus maximiliani) SWAMP SUNFLOWER (Helianthus angustifolius)
MORNING GLORY • LINDHEIMER’S MORNING GLORY (Ipomoea lindheimeri)
FIELD GUIDE • LOOKING FOR A SPRING CHALLENGE? SEE IF YOU CAN SPOT EACH OF THESE 30 POPULAR TEXAS WILDFLOWERS.
YELLOW PITCHER PLANT • YELLOW PITCHER PLANT (Sarracenia alata)
MILKWEED
GROWER’S GUIDE • HOW TO NURSE YOUR OWN WILDFLOWER GARDEN
GOLDENROD
Blossoms in the Sky • Flowering trees take Texas’ seasonal blooms to new heights
Blooms on the Branch • Dozens of Texas native trees blossom in the spring and summer
Take It Cheesy • Ruthie’s traveling food trucks in Dallas are on a mission
Everything Bagels • Yankees and Texans find common ground at Gateway Bagel Co. in Laredo
Stills in the Hills • During Prohibition, moonshiners flourished in Glen Rose as Texas roiled with illicit booze trade
Layers of Fun • Weslaco celebrates the invention of the Texas 1015 onion
Driftwood • Don’t drift on by
Big Screens and Tall Tales • Actor Glen Powell channels his adventurous Texas spirit on screen
VINTAGE