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Taking It Slow at Goose Island State Park

October 24, 2023

Taking It Slow at Goose Island State Park

I marveled at the thousand-year-old Big Tree and stargazed with a pod of pelicans.

By Saba Khonsari

Rockport-Fulton Seafair.

Travel & Outdoors|

September 12, 2023

Rockport Is the Quintessential Texas Beach Town

With a vibrant festival scene, a funky downtown, and great birding, it offers more than just sand and surf.

Wayne White completely covered in his fur parka, coated in a layer of frost.

Travel & Outdoors|

November 5, 2020

Meet an Intrepid Texan Who Spends Winters at the South Pole

Rockport resident Wayne White has worked for much of the last three years in Antarctica, where temperatures of minus 100 degrees don’t keep him from taking his daily walk or jog.

Hunting & Fishing|

May 23, 2018

The Rockport Report: Birding, Fishing, and Coastline Updates

There are some bright spots and signs of hope as the area recovers and rebuilds. The fish and birds are waiting for you.

Style & Design|

July 11, 2017

12 Gulf Coast Getaways

Hankering for a little beach time? Here are a few of our favorite sandy spots to escape to this summer.

By Lauren Smith Ford

Travel & Outdoors|

September 30, 2016

For the Birds

Birding excursions and events around the state.

By Jordan Breal

Travel & Outdoors|

June 16, 2016

How To Beat the Texas Heat

Where to go to cool off this summer.

By Jordan Breal

Travel & Outdoors|

June 10, 2016

14 Coastal Vacation Rentals

Ideal seaside retreats for parties of two to twenty-two.

By Jordan Breal

Travel & Outdoors|

March 10, 2016

The Ultimate Texas Road Trip

And the apps to download before you go.

By Jordan Breal

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