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 11576 guides

Elevated wooden boardwalk crossing cypress-tupelo swamp waters at Shangri La Botanical Gardens in Orange

Texas State

Shangri La Botanical Gardens TX: Hours, Admission & Tips

Plan your visit to Shangri La Botanical Gardens TX with 2026 free admission details, gate hours, Adams Bayou boat tours, and Survivor Tree tips.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Rugged desert peaks and winding trails of Franklin Mountains State Park in El Paso

Texas State Parks

Franklin Mountains State Park El Paso TX: Hours & Trails

Plan your visit to Franklin Mountains State Park El Paso TX with 2026 gate hours, entry fees, Tom Mays Unit camping, Aztec Caves, and trail maps.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Pine-lined shoreline and open waters of Sam Rayburn Reservoir in East Texas

Lakes

Sam Rayburn Reservoir Texas: Fishing, Camping, and Access

Plan your trip to Sam Rayburn Reservoir Texas with our 2026 guide to trophy bass fishing, Corps camping, boat ramps, swim beaches, and park maps.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Scenic limestone bluffs and calm waters along Lake Belton in Central Texas

Lakes

Lake Belton TX: A Guide to Camping, Fishing, and Swim Spots

Plan your trip to Lake Belton TX with our 2026 guide to Corps of Engineers camping, fishing tips, boat ramps, swim beaches, and hiking trails.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Cedar Lake and limestone shoreline trails at Cleburne State Park in North Texas

Texas State Parks

Cleburne State Park: Map, Hours, Camping, Trails & Cabins

Plan your visit to Cleburne State Park with our 2026 guide to Cedar Lake fishing, hiking trails, CCC spillway, camping, and air-conditioned cabins.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Kemah Boardwalk roller coaster and waterfront amusements along Galveston Bay

Houston

Kemah Boardwalk Houston TX: Hours, Tickets, Parking & Rides

Plan your visit to Kemah Boardwalk Houston TX. Explore 2026 rides, All-Day Pass pricing, Boardwalk Bullet coaster, waterfront dining, and parking.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Concrete promenade and rock riprap of the Galveston Seawall overlooking the Gulf of Mexico

Texas State

Galveston Seawall Guide: Beaches, Parking, and More

Plan your Galveston Seawall visit with parking tips, beach highlights, food stops, and what to do along Seawall Boulevard.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Vintage Santa Fe streamlined diesel locomotives on tracks outside Galveston Railroad Museum depot

Texas State

Galveston Railroad Museum: Hours, Tickets, and Tips

Galveston Railroad Museum hours, tickets, train rides, parking, and visitor tips for one of Galveston’s most memorable attractions.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Victorian limestone towers and ornate stone balconies of Bishop's Palace along Broadway in Galveston Texas

Texas State

Bishop’s Palace Galveston TX: Hours, Admission, and Tips

Bishop’s Palace Galveston TX current hours, admission, accessibility, history, and trip-planning tips for a smooth visit to the 1892 mansion.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Exterior view of the historic Texas School Book Depository housing The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Dallas

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza: Tickets, Hours, and Tips

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza visitor guide. Find current admission tickets, hours, Elm Street parking, audio guides, and Dealey Plaza tips.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Lakeside campsites and wooded shoreline at Potters Creek Park along Canyon Lake Texas

Texas State

Potters Creek Park at Canyon Lake: Hours, Camping, and Tips

Potters Creek Park at Canyon Lake is a year-round USACE campground with RV sites, tent sites, screened shelters, and reservation-only access.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

San Antonio

Briscoe Western Art Museum San Antonio TX Visitor Guide

Briscoe Western Art Museum San Antonio TX hours, tickets, parking, accessibility, and tips for a downtown River Walk visit.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Houston

University of Houston-Clear Lake Guide: Tours, Housing & More

Explore University of Houston-Clear Lake. Discover 524-acre campus tours, Lot R visitor parking, Hunter Hall housing, degrees, and Clear Lake activities.

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Lush tropical botanical garden pathway with native floral blooms and palapa pavilions in Corpus Christi

Texas State

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center: Hours & Tips

Explore South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center in Corpus Christi. Discover butterfly house hours, admission, birding trails, and dog policies.

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Houston

National Museum of Funeral History Houston TX: Hours & Tickets

Plan your trip to the National Museum of Funeral History Houston TX. Explore ticket prices, hours, 19 exhibits, free parking, and visitor tips.

9 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Stage lighting and auditorium seating inside Harbor Playhouse in Corpus Christi

Texas State

Harbor Playhouse Corpus Christi TX: Tickets, Parking, and Tips

Plan your evening at Harbor Playhouse in Corpus Christi, TX, with $20 ticket info, ParkWhiz parking tips, showtimes, concessions, and theater history.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Victorian French Second Empire exterior and grounds of Fulton Mansion in Rockport Texas

Texas State

Fulton Mansion State Historic Site: Hours, Tickets, and Tips

Plan your visit to Fulton Mansion State Historic Site in Rockport, TX, with admission prices, self-guided tour times, history, parking, and coastal tips.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Dense pine trees and tranquil shoreline waters at Huntsville State Park in East Texas

Texas State Parks

Huntsville State Park Guide: Hours, Camping, Trails & Lake Raven

Plan your Huntsville State Park trip near Houston with Lake Raven trails, camping reservations, cabin rentals, fishing rules, hours, and day-trip tips.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Massive syenite rock outcrops and desert trails at Hueco Tanks State Park near El Paso

Texas State Parks

Hueco Tanks State Park Guide: Hours, Tours & Pictographs

Plan your Hueco Tanks State Park visit near El Paso with reservation rules, pictograph tours, hours, fees, bouldering, camping, and hiking tips.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

The 567-foot San Jacinto Monument and reflecting pool at the state historic site in La Porte Texas

Houston

San Jacinto Museum Guide: Exhibits, Monument, Tickets, and Texas History Tips

Plan the San Jacinto Museum with tickets, monument views, Texas Forever, exhibits, parking, Battleship Texas status, and history tips.

13 min readUpdated Oct 2026

RVs parked at pull-through campsites with full hookups at Big Texan RV Ranch in Amarillo Texas

RV Park

Big Texan RV Ranch in Amarillo, Texas: Rates, Sites, Shuttle, and Route 66 Tips

Plan Big Texan RV Ranch with current rates, full-hookup site details, amenities, shuttle notes, pet and family tips, Route 66 ideas, and Palo Duro Canyon planning.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Dallas

Deep Ellum Dallas TX Guide: Art, Music, Food, and Parking

Explore Deep Ellum Dallas TX with history, murals, parking, transit, live music, and the best ways to plan a first visit.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

San Antonio

Mission San Jose San Antonio: 2026 Visitor Guide

Explore Mission San Jose in San Antonio, TX with 2026 hours, free admission details, Rose Window history, ranger tours, and Sunday Mariachi Mass times.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Exterior entrance plaza and maritime exhibit displays at Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History

Places to Visit

Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History: 2026 Visitor Guide

Plan your visit to Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History with 2026 hours, ticket prices, free parking tips, shipwreck exhibits, and family guides.

8 min readUpdated Oct 2026