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 2546 guides

Authentic South Texas beef cheek barbacoa spread with corn tortillas, salsa verde, and Big Red soda

South Texas Barbacoa Trail: Sunday Morning Pits, Big Red Pairings & Authentic Cheek Meat

Explore authentic South Texas barbacoa from San Antonio to Brownsville. Discover Vera's underground mesquite pit, tender cheek meat, and Big Red pairings.

12 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

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

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

East Texas barbecue spread with glazed pork ribs, spiced beef hot links, and saltines in the Piney Woods

East Texas BBQ Trail: Hickory Smoke, Homemade Beef Hot Links & Sweet Sauce Joints

Explore the East Texas BBQ Trail from Tyler to Jefferson. Discover historic Pittsburg hot links, sweet sticky ribs at Country Tavern, and hickory pits.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Smoked brisket platter with beef rib and sausages at an outdoor Austin craft barbecue patio

Austin Craft BBQ Line Survival Guide: Wait Times, Pre-Orders & Sell-Out Schedules

Master Austin craft barbecue lines. Compare wait times, morning arrival schedules, pre-order minimums, and sell-out realities across top smokehouses.

14 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Wooden boardwalk trail leading through coastal sand dunes and wetlands toward an observation deck at Galveston Island State Park

Texas State Parks

Ultimate Guide to Galveston Island State Park: Camping, Trails, Fees, and Beach Tips

Plan your visit to Galveston Island State Park with updated day-use fees, beachside and bayside camping rates, paddling trails, and coastal packing tips.

12 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Dallas

Galleria Dallas Guide: Shopping, Ice Skating, Restaurants, and Parking

Plan your visit to Galleria Dallas with current operating hours, ice skating prices, free parking garage tips, Netflix House details, and top dining.

12 min readUpdated Sep 2026

San Antonio

SeaWorld San Antonio Guide: Tickets, Rides, Shows, Parking, and Family Tips

Plan your SeaWorld San Antonio trip with up-to-date ticket prices, parking costs, roller coaster rankings, cooler rules, and family itineraries.

12 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Direct heat mopped pork steak brisket slices and sausage on butcher paper at Snow's BBQ in Lexington

Food

Snow's BBQ in Lexington: Saturday Morning Wait Times, Tickets & Pitmaster Tootsie Tomanetz

Plan your visit to Snow's BBQ in Lexington TX. Master the Saturday-only hours, wait times, line tips, pitmaster Tootsie Tomanetz, and famous pork steaks.

14 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Turquoise spring waters of Cypress Creek shaded by historic bald cypress trees and rope swing in Wimberley Texas

Texas Hill Country

Blue Hole Regional Park Wimberley: Hours, Swimming Passes, & Trails

Plan your trip to Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley, TX. Explore swimming reservations, admission fees, cypress rope swings, trail maps, and cooler rules.

12 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Motorboat cruising across Lake Travis in Texas with safety gear and life jackets during golden hour

Texas State

Texas Boating Laws and Regulations: Safety Gear, Licenses & Rules

Master Texas boating laws and regulations. Learn who needs a boater education card, life jacket rules, PWC age limits, Kali's Law, and BWI penalties.

16 min readUpdated Sep 2026

A Victorian couple in top hat and dark green velvet cloak walking down the brick-paved Strand District under holiday garlands during Dickens on The Strand in Galveston

Houston

Dickens on The Strand Galveston Guide: Dates, Tickets, Costumes & Tips

Complete guide to Dickens on The Strand in Galveston. Get 2026 dates, ticket prices, free Friday details, half-price costume rules, parking, and parade tips.

14 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Post oak smoked sausage rings brisket slices and mustard sauce on butcher paper at Luling City Market

Food

Luling City Market BBQ: Sausage Rings, Mustard Sauce & Meat Market Ordering Etiquette

Experience authentic Luling City Market BBQ. Master the cash-only pit room, house-made sausage rings, legendary mustard sauce, and meat market ordering rules.

13 min readUpdated Sep 2026

A costumed couple seen from behind walking hand-in-hand along a pine-shaded dirt path through the 16th-century Tudor village shops at the Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission

Houston

Texas Renaissance Festival Guide: Dates, Tickets, Parking, Camping & Tips

Complete guide to the Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission. Plan your trip with ticket prices, dates, free parking, camping rules, and travel tips.

15 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Central Texas post oak smoked brisket slices and sausage rings on brown butcher paper

Food

Lockhart BBQ Day Trip: Comparing Kreuz Market, Smitty's, Black's & Chisholm Trail

Plan the ultimate Lockhart BBQ day trip. Compare brisket, sausage, wait times, ordering rules, and pit secrets across all four historic smokehouses.

14 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Houston

Westlake RV Resort by QRV Guide: Houston Rates, Amenities, Sites, and Westside Trip Tips

Explore Westlake RV Resort in West Houston. Check 2026 rates, 30/50-amp concrete pads, fishing lake, pool, dog wash, and Energy Corridor access.

10 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Church

The House Fort Worth TX: Service Times, Parking, Kids and Visitor Guide

Plan your visit to The House Fort Worth TX with Sunday service times, parking directions off US-377, House Kids check-in details, and visitor tips.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Church

Church of the Holy Communion Cathedral Dallas TX: Service Times & Visitor Guide (2026)

Plan your visit to Church of the Holy Communion Cathedral Dallas with verified service times, Anglican liturgy details, parking tips, and kids ministry.

8 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Austin TX: Hours, Tickets, Trails and Bloom Tips

Plan your visit to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin TX with verified admission prices, seasonal hours, Family Garden play, and bloom tips.

9 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Austin

Bull Creek District Park Austin TX: Trails, Water, Dogs, Parking and Safety Tips

Plan your visit to Bull Creek District Park in Austin, TX. Discover parking tips, swimming safety, dog leash rules, bouldering, and hiking trail advice.

9 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Austin

2nd Street District Austin TX: Restaurants, Parking, Shops and Things To Do

Explore the 2nd Street District in Austin TX with top restaurants, boutique shops, parking validation rules, indie cinema, and walkable downtown tips.

12 min readUpdated Sep 2026

Austin

Butler Metro Park Austin TX: Hours, Parking, Playground and Splash Pad Tips

Plan your trip to Butler Metro Park in Austin TX with verified hours, Palmer garage parking, Alliance Children's Garden play zones, and splash pad tips.

9 min readUpdated Sep 2026

McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre stage lit up for an evening summer concert in El Paso

Texas State

Party on the Cool Canyon Nights Returns: El Paso's Free Summer Concert Guide at McKelligon Canyon

Plan your visit to Cool Canyon Nights in El Paso. Discover 2026 concert dates, free admission, gate times, VIP passes, clear bag rules, and parking tips.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Houston

Party on the Plaza Houston: Free Galactic Concert, Parking, and Downtown Food Guide

Plan your evening for Party on the Plaza Houston featuring Galactic, free admission, Avenida parking garages, METRORail access, and downtown dining tips.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026