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 4576 guides

Austin

Barton Springs Pool Austin: Hours, Tickets, Parking, and Best Time to Visit

Plan your trip to Barton Springs Pool Austin with our 2026 visitor guide to hours, admission tickets, parking, water temperature, and safety tips.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Lakes

Ultimate Guide to 8 Best Grapevine Lake Parks: Hours, Entry Fee, Amenities and Activities

Plan your trip with our 2026 guide to Grapevine Lake parks. Explore entry fees, operating hours, boat ramps, swim beaches, and camping at all 8 parks.

18 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Aerial view of Lake Lavon shoreline parks and recreational boat ramps in Collin County Texas

Lakes

11 Best Lake Lavon Parks: Hours, Entry Fee, and Fishing Guide

Discover the best Lake Lavon parks for camping, boating, and fishing in 2026. Get verified USACE hours, boat ramp fees, campsite rates, and local trail tips.

15 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Lakes

13 Best Lewisville Lake Parks for Camping and Fishing (2026 Guide)

Discover the 13 best Lewisville Lake parks for camping, fishing, and boating. Compare entry fees, RV hookups, public boat ramps, and sandy beaches.

18 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Scenic aerial view of turquoise waters and limestone shores across Canyon Lake parks in Texas Hill Country

Lakes

9 Best Canyon Lake Parks: Hours, Entry Fee, Camping and Hiking Trails

Explore the 9 best Canyon Lake parks with verified hours, vehicle entry fees, RV and tent camping, boat ramps, and trails across Comal County.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Sunlit vineyard rows and tasting pavilion along the Fredericksburg 290 Wine Trail

Texas Hill Country

Fredericksburg Wine Tours: The Ultimate 2026 Guide for Wine Lovers

Discover the best Fredericksburg wine tours with our ultimate guide! Explore top wineries, tastings, and tips for an unforgettable Texas wine experience.

16 min readUpdated Oct 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.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Church

Gateway Church Dallas Campus: Service Times, Kids, Groups, and Visit Tips

Plan your Gateway Church Dallas Campus visit with current service times, address, kids ministry details, youth schedules, groups, and practical visitor tips.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Texas Hill Country

Hill Country Bluebonnet Trails: Explore Willow City Loop, Ennis, Burnet, & More!

Explore top Hill Country bluebonnet trails, from Willow City Loop to Burnet and Ennis. Find peak bloom dates, mapped driving routes, and parking tips.

16 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Scenic shoreline waters and pine trees along Lake Conroe in Montgomery County Texas

Lakes

Lake Conroe TX Guide: Parks, Fishing, and Day Trips

Plan your visit to Lake Conroe TX with verified park admission rates, public boat ramps, marina services, bass fishing limits, and shoreline campgrounds.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Vintage neon signs and historic storefronts along Route 66 in Amarillo Texas

Places to Visit

Route 66 Texas Road Trip: Amarillo, Shamrock, McLean, Vega and Glenrio

Plan your Route 66 Texas road trip. Explore 178 miles of Panhandle history from the U-Drop Inn in Shamrock to Cadillac Ranch and the Glenrio ghost town.

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 Oct 2026

Texas barbecue feast on butcher paper with sliced beef brisket, smoked turkey, and sausage in an airy dining room

Best Hidden Gem Texas BBQ Joints With Zero Wait That Rival the Famous Lines

Discover the best no-wait Texas BBQ joints that rival famous 4-hour lines. Complete guide to Stiles Switch, Opie's, Southside Market, and Terry Black's.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Texas barbecue comparison platter showing Central Texas smoked beef brisket and East Texas glazed ribs on wooden smokehouse table

Central Texas vs East Texas BBQ: Oak Wood, Post Oak vs Hickory, Brisket vs Pork and Sauces

Compare Central Texas vs East Texas BBQ: post oak vs hickory wood, sliced beef brisket vs pork ribs, and butcher paper vs sweet tomato-based sauce.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Coopers Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que Big Chop pork chop with smoked brisket, sausage, and pinto beans in Llano

Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in Llano: Direct-Heat Mesquite & Hill Country BBQ Traditions

Plan your visit to Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in Llano, Texas. Master direct-heat mesquite pits, the legendary Big Chop, and point-and-pick ordering.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Two-lane highway leads toward rugged volcanic peaks on the Davis Mountains Scenic Loop

Places to Visit

Davis Mountains Scenic Loop (TX-118 & TX-166): Highest Highway Route in Texas & Overlooks

Drive the 75-mile Davis Mountains Scenic Loop on TX-118 and TX-166. Guide to Texas' highest highway, McDonald Observatory, and scenic overlooks.

13 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Santa Elena Canyon limestone walls and the Rio Grande beneath the Milky Way in Big Bend, Texas

Places to Visit

Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve: Exploring the World's Largest Dark Sky Region

Explore the Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve. Complete guide to 15,000 square miles of Bortle 1 skies, national parks, and viewing spots.

12 min readUpdated Oct 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 Oct 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 Oct 2026

Rugged dirt and gravel road winds through volcanic cliffs of Pinto Canyon toward the Chinati Mountains in West Texas

Places to Visit

Pinto Canyon Road (FM 2810): Overlanding Guide from Marfa to the Rio Grande

Drive Pinto Canyon Road (FM 2810) from Marfa to Ruidosa. Practical guide to vehicle clearance, unpaved canyon switchbacks, Chinati views, and safety.

13 min readUpdated Oct 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 Oct 2026

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

Texas barbecue trail feast with smoked beef brisket, beef ribs, pork ribs, and sausage on butcher paper at a rustic smokehouse

The Ultimate Texas BBQ Trail: Central Texas Pitmaster Pilgrimage Guide

Plan the ultimate Central Texas BBQ trail road trip. Complete 4-day itinerary covering Austin, Lockhart, Luling, Lexington, Elgin, and Llano smokehouses.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Straight two-lane highway stretches across the West Texas desert toward the towering limestone cliffs of El Capitan

Places to Visit

The Lonesome Highway (US-285 to El Capitan): Photography Stops & Route Planning Tips

Photograph the iconic Lonesome Highway toward El Capitan in West Texas. Expert guide to TX-54, US-62/180, camera settings, pullouts, and safety.

13 min readUpdated Oct 2026