What's New On Texas Outside

With over 10,000 pages of excellent and very useful content (wow, we are a little biased and proud aren't we!) and at least 8 new pages a month it's not easy for you to find what has been recently added to Texas Outside. We don't want you to miss anything, so this page is dedicated to helping you quickly find the new content and new fun things to see and do in Texas.

What's New on Texas Outside in September

Thomas Michael Riley Music Festival - a great festival held in Luckenbach with a fun crowd and a good line-up
Ray Hubbard Fishing Guide - we've added a new fishing to take you fishing on Lake Ray Hubbard

What's New on Texas Outside in August

Messin' with the Fish - Lake Tawakoni - fishing guide Keith can take you out for a fun and successful day of fishing
State Parks With Paddling Rentals - head to one of these State Parks to rent a kayak, canoe, or boat and get out on the water
Best Indoor Climbing Spots - a list of some of the best indoor climbing spots in Texas
Texas State Parks with Horseback Riding Trails - got a horse and love to camp, then this page is for you
Swimming Holes - Outside magazine has compiled a list of the top swimming holes in the US and one in Texas
Texas State Parks With Swimming Holes - you can't beat camping and enjoying one of these swimming holes on a hot day

What's New on Texas Outside in July

Fun Things To Do

A Visit to Loma di Vida Spa & Wellness - San Antonio - located at one of our favorite Texas Resorts, Loma di Vida is the best spa that we've ever experienced
Spend Some Time at La Cantera Resort & Spa - San Antonio - La Cantera Resort & Spa is our favorite Texas Resort, read our review to find out why

What's New on Texas Outside in June

Golfing

Bluebonnet Hill Golf Club - Austin - a pleasant surprise with two different nines one of which has some surprising elevation changes, water, and scenic views - a real bargain
Best Private Golf Courses In Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio - here's Texas Outside's list of the best private golf courses in each of the named cities
Best Public Golf Courses In Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio - here's Texas Outside's list of the best public golf courses in each of the named cities
The Club at Sonterra - North Course - San Antonio - regarded as one of the toughest in San Antonio, the North course is a blast to play

Music Festivals

Thomas Michael Riley's Music Festival - Luckenbach - another great time at one of our favorite singer songwriter's festival
Americana Music Jam - Gruene - one day of music with 17 artists including Randy Rogers, Robert Earle Keene, Walt Wilkins and the Mystiqueros and more - all in historic Gruene Hall

Things To Do

Best State Parks To Pitch a Tent - here's a list of the best Texas State Parks for tent camping
Texas Wine Tours - how can you beat a fun wine tour with some good music, great scenery, and some wine tasting
Fun & Games at PINSTACK - Plano - what a fun place for a family, corporate event, or party thanks to upscale bowling, a couple bars, good food, an arcade, laser tag, climbing wall, bumper cars, and more
A Visit to Sci-Tech Discovery Center - Frisco - several displays and hands on exhibits to embrace discovery and innovation through science, math, and technology
A Flight with iFly - Frisco - the grandkids had a blast learning how to skydive at iFly
A Visit to National Videogame Museum - Frisco - if you're a pinball wizard or a videogame fanatic, you'll love the way this museum walks you through the videogame history with lots of older games to play
Best Kayak Fising Spots in Texas - if you like kayak fishing, here's a list of the best kayak fishing spots inTexas

What's New on Texas Outside in May

Music Festivals

Larry Joe Taylor's Texas Music Festival - Stephenville - 6 days of excellent country music, camping, drinking, singing, dancing, eating, and having fun
Old Settler's Music Festival - Driftwood - wow, read all about this fun festival with an award winning line-up, camping, and a very friendly and fun group of music lovers
Larry Joe Taylor's Texas Music Festival Fans - part of the fun at LJT's festival is the people watching and getting to know a lot of new music fans - here is a small sampling of some of them
Cherokee Creek Music Festival - Cherokee - this is one first class music festival in a beautiful setting and with free food, camping, a mature small group of music fans, and a fantastic lineup
Preview of Kerrville Folk Festival - Kerrville - a sneak preview of what's coming at Kerrville Folk Festival this month

Things To Do

Dripping Springs Fun Things To Do - check out the wineries, distilleries, and breweries; world class climbing; fun music venues; good restaurants; and more
Best Offroad Parks in Texas - we updated our offroad parks page with the Best Offroad Parks in Texas in 2016
Glamping in Texas - camping without the pain is what glamping is all about and here are some places to glamp
Dripping Springs Fun Things To Do - check out the wineries, distilleries, and breweries; world class climbing; fun music venues; good restaurants; and more
Austin Vacation Rentals - Austin - if you're looking for a vacation or get-away lodging, this page is for you

What's New on Texas Outside in April

Fun Things To Do

Keep Austin Wet Pontoon Boat Rental - Lake Austin - hard to beat a fun day on Lake Austin with friends and family
Keep Austin Wet's "Wet Bus" - Austin & the Hill Country - take the "wet bus' for a fun winery or brewery tour

Golf

Pecan Trails Golf Course - Midlothian - a unique course with 21 holes, very small postage stamp greens, and low rates but not the best of conditions

Vacations

Airboat Adventures - Spanish Fort - we set out skim across a narrow channel and to find some big gators - mission accomplished
A Fun Spring Break in Gulf Shores Alabama - wow, we had a blast in Gulf Shores - some fun adventures, great beach bars, and excellent restaurants
Go Kart Racing - Gulf Shores - we had a fun day at The Track racing go karts and playing miniature golf during our Spring Break Vacation To Gulf Shores
Kayaking Adventure in Gulf Shores - we had a competive kayak race to an island and I wound up brying drinks afterwards

Texas Music Festivals

Waltstock & Barrel Music & Wine Festival - Fredericksburg - the first Walt Wilkins festival in Texas and it was one of the best festivals we've been to

What's New on Texas Outside in February & March

Exploring Texas

A Winter Vacation To Galveston - wow, what a fun trip to Galveston with golf, parades, tours, great lodging, excellent food, and lots of Happy Hours
A Weekend at Mardi Gras in Galveston - music, good food, excellent Hurricanes and Margaritas, a very lively costumed fun crowd, colorful floats, and lots of beads made for a fun weekend at Mardi Gras in Galveston
The Villas at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Galveston Seaside Resort - Galveston - if you're headed to Galveston, we can highly recommend the villas at this resort

Fun Things To See & Do

Best Segway Tours in Texas - Segways are a great way to tour a city and have a unique and fun experience
Rent an RV from Go RV Rentals - Austin, Dallas/Ft Worth, Houston - have a blast at a tailgate party, a race, or a fun weekend in the woods of a Texas State Park with a rental RV from Go RV Rentals
Bubble Ball Soccer and Rentals - Texas - gather some friends and have a blast at any of these bubble ball rental locations
CC's Guide Service - Possum Kingdom - it doesn't get much better than a day fishing on Possum Kingdom Lake and catching some big ones for dinner
Corporate Events/Retreats/Parties - Texas - if you're planning a corporate event then check out our list of some of the best venues for corporate events
Siloam Springs Kayak Park - Siloam Springs, AR - slip across the border and try this fantastic Kayak Park on the beautiful Illinois River
288 Lake - Near Houston - spring fed body of water, approximately 50 feet deep with four training platforms at 35 feet plus underwater school buses, cars, and airplanes to explore
Clear Lake Boat Rentals - Kemah - what a fun place to rent a boat thanks to good fishing, lots of places to cruise, good restaurants, and warm water
Paddle the Upper Neches Paddling Trail - Chandler - rent a kayak from Lake Palestine Gateway RV Park and paddle this scenic 8 mile Texas Parks and Wildlife paddling trail
Texas Music Museums - if you like Texas music, you should check out these Texas music museums dedicated to musicians like Selena, Buddy Holly, Tex Ritter, or Roy Orbison
Big Bass Fishing Lakes In Texas - here are some Texas lakes known for lots of big bass just waiting for you

Golf Courses

Moody Garden Golf Course - Galveston - a fun layout that plays through the Bayou with water that can come into play on 17 out of 18 holes and wind that can blow you into the palm trees swaying in the breeze
Stephen F Austin Golf Course - San Felipe - playing an area that's loaded with history and plaques that will tell you about it, this shot makers course that will test your game thanks to small greens, tight fairways, water and bunkers, and dog legs
Highland Lakes Golf Course - Lago Vista - what a great hill country layout with lots of ups and downs, scenic views of Lake Travis and the Hill Country, and some challenging holes

Camping and RV Parks

Stella Mare RV Resort - Galveston - a very nice new RV park with a beautiful pool, 2 fantastic rental homes, and easy access to lots to see and do in Galveston
Rent an RV from Go RV Rentals - Austin, Dallas/Ft Worth, Houston - have a blast at a tailgate party, a race, or a fun weekend in the woods of a Texas State Park with a rental RV from Go RV Rentals
Galveston State Park - Galveston - almost leveled by Hurricane Ike, Galveston State Park has opened over 65 sites, has 3 paddling trails, beach access, and hiking/biking/birding trails
Stephen F Austin State Park - San Felipe - heavily treed State Park with full hook-up and tent sites, screened shelters, and some excellent trails for hiking and biking plus fishing in the Brazos River and a golf course just outside the Park
Lake Palestine Gateway RV Park - Chandler - a small (41 sites) new RV park with sites on the Neches River and kayaks to rent to paddle the Neches River Paddling Trail

Escaping Texas

Gulf Shores Alabama Beachfront Rental - wow, we loved this conveniently located 5 bedroom, 3 bath room duplex which was right on the pure white sandy beach and the Gulf of Mexico

What's New on Texas Outside in January

Golf Courses

South Padre Island Golf Course - Laguna Vista - a very good layout with several holes with views of the Laguna Madre Bay and the condos of South Padre Island
Northshore Country Club - Portland - wow, what a fun and unique layout with some holes that play along the Corpus Christi Bay and may make you think you're playing in Hawaii
River Bend Resort Golf Club - Brownsville - 6 holes play beside the Rio Grande River plus good variety, reasonable rates, and some fun holes
Brownsville Golf Center - Brownsville - water on every hole, some tough approach shots, several good holes, and a $20 green fee with cart
Monte Cristo Golf Club - Edenburg - water on 11 holes, some nasty grass bunkers, straight ahead holes, good greens, and low rates make this course worth playing

RV Parks

Sea Breeze RV Park - Portland - nice RV park on the bay and 10 minutes from downtown Corpus Christi
Padre Island KOA - South Padre Island - this is one of our favorite RV parks thanks to it's great sites, excellent location that's close to lots of fun stuff to see and do, and the Parks amenities
River Bend Resort - Brownsville - a very well maintained and manicured RV Resort with lots and park models and garden homes for sale and RV sites for sale and rent, plus the have a great 18 hole golf course
Texas Trails RV Resort - Pharr - a huge RV resort with over 900 RV, Park Model, Trailer, and Mobile Home sites and lots of amenities

Fun Things To Do

Texas Wine Trails - if you like Texas wine, then you need to try some of these Texas Wine Trails and sample wine from several different wineries
5 Best Offroad Parks in Texas - if you like offroading, then you need to set a goal to try all of these off road parks
Stio Apparel - we got a Stio jacket and sweater and can recommend both for outdoor enthusiasts
Braunfels Bass Guide - New Braunfels - if you want to catch some big fish, then call this fishing guide and let him take you fishing on Lake Dunlap, McQueeney, or Canyon Lake
Best of Austin - People's Choice list of the best Austin Bars, Food, and Recreation
Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History - Corpus Christi - we really enjoyed our visit to the Corpus Christi Museum - great displays, educational, and informative
South Padre Island Zipline - South Padre Island - we had a fun zip at South Padre Island Adventures during our stay on South Padre Island
Gladys Porter Zoo - Brownsville - we really enjoyed our visit to this outstanding zoo with well done natural looking habitats and over 1600 animals
South Padre Island Segway Tour - South Padre Island - read about our fun Segway tour on South Padre Island
A Winter Vacation To South Padre Island - read about our fun activities on South Padre Island during a winter vacation

What's New on Texas Outside in December

Vacations & Weekend Getaways

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Alabama Vacation - wow, what a fantastic vacation spot with white sandy beaches, fun beach bars, lots of good restaurants, and plenty of fun activities
Son's Island Weekend Getaway - Seguin - tiki cabanas on the edge of Lake Placid, kayaks and paddle boats, volleyball, rope swing, slide, water trampoline, and more on a three and a half acre island - really cool
Thanksgiving Vacation in Port Aransas - Port Aransas - a great vacation enjoying all that Port Aransas has to offer, some of which includes: good restaurants, fun bars, friendly locals, sandy beaches, golf, biking, and fishing

Fun Things To Do

Fort Worth & Dallas Breweries - how can you beat an afternoon sampling some flights of local craft beer at some of the best breweries in Texas
Austin Area Breweries - after Dallas, why not head down to Austin for some music and excellent craft beer
Cypress Valley Canopy Tours - Spicewood - one of the best zip lines in Texas and they've also go some unique overnight lodging in a treehouse
Austin Aquarium - Austin - on a cold winter day we had a blast with the grandkids at the Austin Aquarium
Float On - Lake Austin & Lake Travis - Float on now offers a captained tri-toon pontoon boat with the toys for rent on Lake Travis or on Lake Austin
Pontoon Boat Rentals in Texas - several Texas lakes - nothing better than a day on the lake with friends or family on a rental pontoon boat on any of several lakes near you

Miscellaneious

Crystal Clear Mobile RV Detailing - Corpus and South Padre Island - now you can get your motorhome, travel trailer, or boat professionaly detailed - wash, wax, roof cleaned, or interior cleaned

What's New on Texas Outside in November

Fun Things To Do

Houseboating on Lake Travis - Austin - why not start planning for a vacation on a Houseboat on Lake Travis, you'll remember it for the rest of your life
Austin Distilleries - Austin - why not set a goal to visit all of these Austin distilleries for some samples - don't try to hit them all in a day
Bouldering in Texas - Texas - here is a list of some of the best places for bouldering in Texas - have fun

Golf

We just got back from a really fun week long trip to Gulf Shores, here is a link to an article that we wrote about the trip and below are the courses we played and reviewed:

Kiva Dunes Golf Club - Gulf Shores - lots of bunkers, huge contoured greens, great conditions, and a good layout make this course well worth playing
Peninsula Golf Club's Lakes Course - Gulf Shores - the Lakes course is one of three nines at Peninsula and it's a great course with water on 9 holes and some very good conditions
Peninsula Golf Club's Cypress Course - Gulf Shores - if you're looking to have a relaxing and fun round that won't beat you up and give you and opportunity to score, than play this course
Craft Farms Golf Resort Cypress Bend Course - Gulf Shores - this Arnold Palmer design has it all - fun holes, excellent conditions, fair but demanding, and excellent facilities
Gulf Shores Golf Club - Gulf Shores - it's hard to beat the peace and quiet, the relaxing layout, the alligator sunning itself, and the reasonable rates

What's New on Texas Outside in October

Golf

Cowboys Golf Club - Grapevine - wow, what a fantastic course and always rated as one of the best in Texas
The Cliffs at Possum Kingdom - Possum Kingdom Lake - it just doesn't get much more challenging, scenic, unique, and fun to play

Fun Things To Do

Best Texas State Parks For Fishing - here is a list of the best Texas State Parks for fishing and you can fish for free and these parks may also have free loaner fishing gear
Tommy Alverson's Family Gathering Music Festival - Mineral Wells - Tommy knows how to throw a good party with lots of great music, camping, BYOB, and fun fans
Guadalupe Mountain Hiking Trails - if you like hiking in Texas, here are some excellent hiking trails to try in the Guadalupe Mountains

About Texas Outside

Texas Outside has been alive & well since 1996 - that's ancient by today's internet standards! Texas Outside was originally developed by Lone Star Internet which is an Austin based web development company with an excellent reputation & client base. In March of 2006, we purchased Texas Outside & made a commitment to add new, exciting, & informative content on Texas outdoor activities & fun things to see & do.