Location: 42 miles west of downtown Austin at FM 3232 and FM 2766. Hikes: Challenging, with easy alternatives. Several trails totaling about 12 miles. Miles from any town, Pedernales Falls State Park ...

Pedernales Falls recommends you to reserve your place in advance, as the demand rises by 11 a.m. (Courtesy of Elvisa Imamovic/Facebook) As part of a new feature called “Your Texas Happy Place,” we’ve ...

How do you take a hike you’ll remember? First, find Pedernales Falls State Park, 38 miles west of Austin. Then hit the easy, 7-mile Wolf Mountain Trail, which winds around Tobacco and Wolf mountains ...

On New Year's Day, while others slept in and recovered from a rough hangover, I surrounded myself with remarkable views of the Pedernales River, along with the extraordinary sight of Marble Falls ...

For the outdoor lovers in Central Texas, cooler weather means one thing: camping. As soon as the leaves turn shades of autumn and mild winter winds begin blowing through the air, visions of roasted ...

Spring’s sunny skies, mild temperatures and vibrant wildflowers are begging us to get outside and explore. If you’re not traveling anywhere for spring break, now is the perfect time to grab the kids ...

Imagine kicking off your New Year's Day surrounded by nature with Texas Hill Country skies and stunning treetop views. Start your year off on the right foot by taking a "First Day Hike" at a Texas ...

Deep within the Texas Hill Country, the vast and pristine wilderness of’ Pedernales Falls State Park lures thousands of visitors to take a break from the daily grind and indulge in fresh air, cool ...

Long before it was cast in Richard Linklater's "Boyhood," Pedernales Falls State Park charmed Texas road trippers. Located in the heart of the Hill Country, just outside of Johnson City (which sits at ...

Our travel reporter Anthony is back on the road, this time exploring the top trails to hike in Texas. There’s nothing quite like lacing up your hiking boots, hitting a dusty trail, and feeling the ...