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.

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Sunset reflections over the shoreline waters and boat launch at Lake Tawakoni State Park

Texas State Parks

Lake Tawakoni State Park: Complete Camping, Fishing & Hiking Guide

Explore Lake Tawakoni State Park near Wills Point, TX. Discover Spring Point campsite hookups, trophy catfish angling tips, boat ramps, trails, and day-use fees.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Limestone bluffs and open water views from the shoreline of Lake Whitney State Park

Texas State Parks

Lake Whitney State Park: Complete Camping, Cabins & Trail Guide

Plan your Lake Whitney State Park trip. Explore RV loops, screened shelters, striped bass fishing, hiking trails, swimming coves, boat ramps, and entry fees.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Stage outfits and gold records displayed inside the Selena Museum at Q Productions in Corpus Christi

Places to Visit

Selena Museum Corpus Christi TX: 2026 Visitor Guide

Plan your trip to the Selena Museum in Corpus Christi TX with 2026 hours, $5 admission, Porsche and costume exhibits, photo rules, and studio tour details.

13 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

Mueller Lake Park Austin TX: Trails, Hours, and Family Tips

Mueller Lake Park Austin TX offers trails, a playscape, picnic spaces, and the Branch Park Pavilion farmers market in central East Austin.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Friedrich Wilderness Park hiking trail winding through native Texas Hill Country cedar and oak trees

San Antonio

Friedrich Wilderness Park San Antonio TX: Trails & Rules

Plan your hike at Friedrich Wilderness Park in San Antonio. Explore 10 miles of trails, map navigation, park rules, hours, birdwatching, and parking.

13 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Paved highway curves along rugged desert canyon cliffs overlooking the Rio Grande on FM 170

Places to Visit

FM 170 The River Road: Driving Big Bend Ranch State Park (Contrabando Overlook & Big Hill Pullouts)

Drive FM 170 River Road through Big Bend Ranch State Park. Guide to The Big Hill 15% grade, Closed Canyon, Hoodoos trail, permits, and scenic pullouts.

13 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Scenic highway winding through the rugged Texas mountain landscape at sunset

Places to Visit

7 Most Scenic Drives in Texas: Ultimate Byway Road Trips

Discover the 7 most scenic drives in Texas. From Big Bend River Road and Twisted Sisters to Davis Mountains and Pineywoods fall foliage byways.

20 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Old Alton Bridge’s iron truss span crossing Hickory Creek near Denton, Texas

Places to Visit

Best Ghost Towns Near Dallas-Fort Worth: Day Trips to Vanished Frontier Settlements

Explore the best ghost towns near Dallas-Fort Worth. Discover historic boomtowns, iron truss bridges, and pioneer ruins within a two-hour day trip of DFW.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Weathered limestone buildings in Terlingua ghost town beneath the Chisos Mountains

Places to Visit

Texas Ghost Towns: The Complete Road Trip Guide to Historic Boomtowns & Ruins

Plan your ultimate Texas ghost towns road trip. Explore Terlingua, Thurber, Indianola, Shafter, Glenrio, and sunken ruins with driving itineraries and maps.

18 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Low limestone foundations on the drought-exposed shore of Old Bluffton beneath Lake Buchanan, Texas

Places to Visit

Bluffton Texas: The Historic Ghost Town Submerged Beneath Lake Buchanan

Explore the history of Bluffton Texas, the 19th-century ghost town submerged beneath Lake Buchanan. Discover what drought conditions reveal and visitor rules.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Weathered metal buildings and desert scrub at Lobo, Texas, along US 90

Places to Visit

Lobo Texas Ghost Town: Abandoned Railroad Art Retreat

Explore Lobo Texas ghost town on US-90 in Culberson County. Discover railroad roots, the 1991 aquifer collapse, its artist revival, and travel tips.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Historic mission church in the former silver-mining community of Shafter, Texas

Places to Visit

Shafter Texas Ghost Town: Presidio Silver Mine & Ruins

Explore Shafter Texas ghost town on US-67. Discover the historic Presidio Silver Mine, Chinati mountain ruins, cemetery photography, and driving tips.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Weathered roadside buildings in the Glenrio Historic District on Texas Route 66

Places to Visit

Texas Panhandle Ghost Towns: Glenrio, Jericho, Conway & Route 66 Ruins

Explore the top Texas Panhandle ghost towns along Route 66. Discover Glenrio's historic border motels, Jericho Gap ruins, Conway Bug Ranch, and Alanreed.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

La Salle Monument beside Matagorda Bay at historic Indianola, Texas

Places to Visit

Indianola Texas Ghost Town: Sunken Ruins & Matagorda Bay Guide

Explore Indianola Texas ghost town on Matagorda Bay. Discover sunken ruins, devastating hurricane history, the La Salle monument, and coastal fishing tips.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Thurber’s brick ice-house smokestack rises above the North Texas landscape

Places to Visit

Thurber Texas: Guide to Coal Ruins, Smokestack & Brick Works

Explore Thurber Texas ghost town along I-20. Plan your visit to the historic coal ruins, 128-foot smokestack, W.K. Gordon Center museum, and brickworks.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Fresh Poteet strawberries on display at the Atascosa County festival

Places to Visit

Top 10 Best Things to Do in Atascosa County, TX: Ultimate 2026 Guide

Discover the best things to do in Atascosa County TX with our 2026 guide. Explore the Poteet Strawberry Festival, Longhorn Museum, River Park, and historic sites.

10 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Texas Hill Country

Frio River Texas: Ultimate 2026 Visitor Guide for Tubing, Camping, and Maps

Plan your Frio River Texas trip with our complete 2026 guide. Discover the best tubing routes, public access points, camping spots, and Garner State Park trails.

11 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Moss-covered limestone cascade at Gorman Falls in Colorado Bend State Park

Places to Visit

15 Must-Visit Waterfalls in Texas: Complete 2026 Visitor Guide

Discover 15 stunning waterfalls in Texas, from Gorman Falls to Hamilton Pool. Get verified trail distances, park fees, swimming rules, and maps.

18 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Houston

17 Best Romantic Things to Do in Houston, TX for Couples

Discover the best Houston date ideas for couples, including romantic things to do in Houston, free date ideas, indoor plans, and anniversary picks.

16 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Quinta Mazatlan's white stucco mansion sits among mature trees in McAllen

Places to Visit

Best Things to Do in McAllen TX: Quinta Mazatlan, Food, Shopping and Day Trips

Plan your trip with the best things to do in McAllen TX. Explore Quinta Mazatlan, IMAS, McAllen Nature Center, Mercado District dining, and top day trips.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Rio Grande winds between the limestone walls of Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend

Places to Visit

Top 28 Best Places to Visit in Texas For Couples and Families (2026 Guide)

Discover the 28 best places to visit in Texas. Compare top cities, national parks, beach towns, and Hill Country getaways with costs, hours, and travel tips.

25 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Visitors walk the concrete jetty at Surfside Beach near Freeport

Places to Visit

20 Best Things To Do in Freeport TX This Weekend

Discover the best things to do in Freeport, TX this weekend, from Bryan Beach and Brazoria Wildlife Refuge to deep-sea fishing and local Gulf seafood.

14 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Big Tex towers over visitors at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas

Texas State

State Fair of Texas: 2026 Guide to Dates, Tickets, Foods & Schedule

Plan your visit to the 2026 State Fair of Texas at Fair Park. Explore dates, ticket prices, discount days, food coupons, parking, and top attractions.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Austin

15 Fun Activities in Austin for Adults: Exploring Iconic Spots and Hidden Gems

Explore the 15 best fun activities in Austin for adults. Compare costs, parking, secret swim spots, rooftop views, and honky-tonk dancing for 2026.

12 min readUpdated Oct 2026