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Featured Articles - September 2008

7 Wonders of Texas

Fall for Homegrown Festivals

September marks the unofficial beginning of festival season, complete with an abundance of music, food and dancing. It's the perfect opportunity to explore the culture of small towns, partake in family-friendly fun, discover new artists or revisit classic sounds.

A Fair Experience

Ferris wheels, funnel cakes and food-on-a-stick. It must be time for the fair!  From the State Fair to county fairs, September offers a variety of delightful possibilities.

Zip trips

Join TH Editor Charles Lohrmann as he flies across the Hill Country landscape and learns the secret of ziplining.

Blog Central

Eating their way across Texas

Texas Highways editors take tasty detours on their travels to discover the perfect ice cream soda, some yum dim sum, top steaks in the state and an unexpected find of Italian cuisine.  Read all about it in our Texas Highways Blog.

A Town Called What?

Ever stumble upon a Texas town you've never heard of before, even though your pride yourself as a Texan? You're not alone. Read on and share your similar experiences. 

Describe Your City

Every community has a feel to it, and it's best explained by those who live there. Share your city experience by describing a familiar scene.

Coolin' down

Plunge into Texas' Top Swimming Holes

Well before it officially became summer, the heat started bearing down on Texans. Texas Highways' Senior Editor Lori Moffatt finds respite in a local swimming hole, but there are many cool, blue pools to dive into like Krause Springs.  Find your own paradise among these swimming holes. 

Kayaking the Coast

Looking for adventure? Join the many kayakers who are venturing out from lakes and rivers into the Lone Star State's coastal waters. With double-bladed paddles in hand, these sea kayakers get a unique vantage point from Port Arthur to Port Isabel.