Texas' Hidden Gems: Big Bend and Midland
Welcome to God's country! Explore the natural beauty of Big Bend National Park, go stargazing at McDonald Observatory and visit Midland, TX, to see the childhood home of US President George W. Bush.
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Rio Grande
In Texas, the majestic, 1,250-mile-long Rio Grande River makes a curve to the northeast to form a “big bend.” The river also marks the boundary between the US and Mexico.
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Taste of Texas
BBQ, steak, Tex Mex ... these are just a few of the foods that are popular in Texas. Flip through our gallery to see what else makes the cut.
Big Texas Attractions
The world’s largest livestock show … the biggest state capitol … the largest urban bat colony in North America -- we’re just getting started. See what else is really, really big in Texas.
Texas' Coastal Bend
Make your way around the Gulf of Mexico -- from the large port cities of Corpus Cristi and Gavelston to South Padre Island on the southernmost tip of Texas.
