Founder & Editor · Incredible Texas

Andy Warner

Dallas, Texas

Andy Warner is the founder and editor of Incredible Texas. Based in Dallas, he has spent 35 years exploring Texas and writes practical guides to its state parks, lakes, cities and road trips.

How guides are researched and updated: our editorial standards.

Guides by Andy Warner, page 10576 guides

Paved walking trail bordered by green trees and creek banks at Spring Creek Nature Area

Dallas

Ultimate Guide to Visiting Spring Creek Nature Area – Hiking, Trails & Map

Plan your visit to Spring Creek Nature Area in Richardson TX. Discover scenic hiking trails, maps, parking tips, and paved cycling paths near Dallas.

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Baking dish filled with warm melted cheese and bean Texas Trash Dip ready for serving

Food

Texas Trash Dip: Recipe, Ingredients, Customization, Tips and Alternatives

Make authentic Texas Trash Dip at home. Discover key ingredients, simple baking and slow cooker steps, crowd-pleasing dippers, and make-ahead party tips.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Houston

Volunteer Opportunities in Houston TX

Discover top volunteer opportunities in Houston TX. Support food banks, animal shelters, bayou cleanups, youth mentoring, and the Houston Rodeo.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

Texas State Capitol: Hours, Tours, Parking, Grounds, and History in Austin

Texas State Capitol is a free Austin landmark with current hours, tours, parking, grounds, monuments, Visitors Center details, and history for better trip planning.

8 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

South Congress Austin: Best Things to Do, Parking, Food, and What to See

Plan a South Congress Austin visit with the best things to do, current parking rules, transit options, food and shopping strategy, and the best time to stroll SoCo.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

Laguna Gloria Austin TX Guide: Hours, Tickets, Parking

Laguna Gloria Austin TX combines a historic villa, a sculpture park, and Lake Austin views with current hours, tickets, parking, and pet rules.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Dallas

White Rock Lake Dallas TX: Hours, Trail, and Things to Do

White Rock Lake Dallas TX offers a 9.33-mile trail, birding, kayaking, and East Dallas stops. Here are the hours, access points, and planning tips.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Distance runners racing along a scenic Texas highway during a sunny morning marathon event

Texas State

Texas Marathon 2026 Calendar For Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Houston

Texas marathon calendar covering April through December 2026 with road races, trail races, and major city marathons across the state.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Dallas

Perot Museum Dallas TX Guide: Hours, Tickets, Parking, Exhibits

Perot Museum Dallas TX hours, tickets, parking, exhibits, and practical tips for a smooth downtown Dallas visit.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Dallas

Museum of Illusions Dallas TX: Hours, Tickets, Parking & Tips

Museum of Illusions Dallas TX hours, tickets, parking, transit, and visitor tips for a smooth West End visit.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

Lake Travis Austin TX Guide: Things to Do, Parks, and Tips

Lake Travis Austin TX guide to the best parks, boat ramps, swimming spots, and planning tips for a first visit.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Church

First Baptist Church of Dallas: Service Times, Parking, Sunday School, and Next Steps

Plan your Sunday visit to First Baptist Church of Dallas. Discover service times, free visitor parking, Sunday School classes, and campus directions.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

Harry Ransom Center Austin TX: Hours, Parking & Highlights

Plan your visit to the Harry Ransom Center in Austin. Discover free admission, Gutenberg Bible exhibits, parking garage tips, and Reading Room guidelines.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

Mayfield Park and Preserve Austin TX: Hours, Parking, Trails

Visit Mayfield Park and Preserve in Austin. Find free admission, roaming peacocks, historic water lily ponds, shaded nature trails, and parking advice.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

Lady Bird Lake Austin: Trail, Kayaking, Parking, and Best Things to Do

Plan your Lady Bird Lake Austin visit with our 2026 guide to the 10-mile Butler Trail, kayak rentals, boardwalk hours, parking, and paddleboard spots.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

Zilker Park Austin TX: Hours, Parking, Things to Do, and What to Know

Plan a Zilker Park Austin TX visit with current hours, parking rules, major attractions, transit notes, and the practical details that matter before arrival.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Tubers floating on inflated tubes through the clear Comal River in New Braunfels Texas

Texas State

The Ultimate Guide to Comal River Tubing in New Braunfels

Plan your perfect Comal River tubing trip in New Braunfels. Get the latest details on outfitters, the famous tube chute, cooler rules, and family-friendly tips.

16 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

Rainey Street Austin TX: What to Do, Eat, and Know

Rainey Street Austin TX: what to do, where to eat, and how to plan a night out in Austin’s historic bungalow-bar district.

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Dallas

Klyde Warren Park Dallas TX: Hours, Parking, and Things To Do

Plan a visit to Klyde Warren Park Dallas TX with current hours, parking, food trucks, park rules, and nearby Dallas stops.

17 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Houston

Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range Houston TX Guide

Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range in Houston TX with current hours, rates, parking details, tee time tips, and first-visit planning notes.

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Scenic shoreline bluffs and limestone trails overlooking Joe Pool Lake at Cedar Hill State Park

Texas State Parks

Ultimate Guide to Cedar Hill State Park: Hours, Trails, Camping, and Penn Farm

Complete guide to Cedar Hill State Park near Dallas TX. Explore current hours, entry fees, campsite hookups, DORBA mountain bike trails, and Penn Farm tips.

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Terraced rose flowerbeds and walking paths at Tyler Municipal Rose Garden in East Texas

Texas State

Tyler Rose Garden Guide: Hours, Admission, Blooms & Festival

Complete visitor guide to Tyler Rose Garden in Texas. Details current hours, free admission, peak May and October bloom times, and Texas Rose Festival events.

8 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Clear turquoise waters filling a natural limestone grotto surrounded by hanging ferns and rocky cavern walls in Texas

Places to Visit

Places in Texas That Don't Look Like Texas: 8 Surreal Landscapes That Shock Out-of-Staters

Explore 8 surreal places in Texas that don't look like Texas, from tropical grottos and Sahara sand dunes to prehistoric cypress bayous and desert springs.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Expansive highway stretching toward rugged desert mountains under an open West Texas sky

Places to Visit

Mind-Blowing Texas Geography Facts: 15 Scale & Distance Stats That Sound Fake

Explore 15 mind-blowing Texas geography facts backed by USGS and TxDOT data, from El Paso's California proximity to ranches larger than Rhode Island.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026