Our first destination on this scenic road trip in Texas is Jacob's Well Natural Area, a popular swimming hole best known for this 140-foot-deep well that leads to a complex network of underwater caves ...

Enjoy family-friendly fun in the Texas sun at this island getaway that's perfect for surfers, birders, and anyone who wants a ...

Where will you find the best water fun in the Lone Star State, where big cities get much of the buzz? These are at the top of ...

Whitefish, a boomtown in northwest Montana, has become a magnet for one-percenters and celebrities looking to escape the show-and-tell vibe of glam ski areas like Aspen.

Senior Contributor Jeff Heilman journeys through Texas’ Gulf Coast and discovers community and wonder—plus a host of venues ...

The US housing supply is low, with a current shortage of 4.5 million homes. That leads to higher prices in a market that’s ...

Counties in the southeast and central Texas have benefited economically from the oil surge as employment rates, average incomes, and home sales soar in select cities, while areas with long ...

American-Statesman dining critic Matthew Odam lists the best bars in Austin that help define the town for locals and ...

Here, border politics are literally matters of life and death. Federal and local authorities describe a new humanitarian ...

Picture wandering into a town so small that everyone knows not just your name, but your dog's name, and probably what you had for breakfast. In Texas, you'll find big skies and wide-open spaces but ...