Texas Rivers Articles & Videos

• The Best Rivers to Float in Texas

  Floating the local river on an inner tube or inflatable raft on a hot summer day is practically a state pastime for Texans. If you're planning the float trip yourself, keep in mind that you will need at least two cars with drivers. One ca… read more

• Hunt, Texas, Tourism

  Hunt, Texas, is a small, unincorporated town on Interstate 10 about 50 miles north of San Antonio. What it lacks in size it more than makes up in tourism opportunities, with many worthwhile attractions. read more

• Major Rivers of Texas

  The Lone Star State has many rivers, but the three longest are the Rio Grande, Red River and Brazos River. All three empty into the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you intend to explore Texas's major rivers by water or on land, knowing a few facts… read more

• Fort Worth, Texas Attractions

  Fort Worth, or Cowtown as it is often called, is rich in western heritage from cattle to railroads to oil. Located in north central Texas, near Dallas, the city was the last major stop on the famous Chisholm Trail, the route used to drive c… read more

• Information on Water Tubing

  Water tubing can provide an inexpensive, fun vacation for family and friends. Tubing retailers and rental companies are popping up at rivers across the country, helping to make this water sport an even more popular summer activity. read more

• Major Rivers in Texas

  Texas includes approximately 3,700 named streams and 15 major rivers that flow past 191,000 miles of varied landscape. Two of Texas' iconic rivers make up part of its natural borders--the Rio Grande to the south and the Red River to the nor… read more

• The Names of Five Major Rivers in Texas

  Texas is the largest U.S. state and is bordered by Mexico, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Many rivers run through Texas, but the two most famous are the Rio Grande and the Colorado River. In the city of San Antonio, a river r… read more

• Are There Any Significant Water Features in Texas?

  Though Minnesota claims to be the "Land of 10,000 lakes," Texas has more lakes than any other state in the country and is also home to 36 rivers, including the Rio Grande, Brazos and Red River. read more

• Attractions in San Antonio, Texas

  San Antonio is in the northern part of south Texas, and it is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its proximity to Mexico gives San Antonio an interesting cultural appeal and amazing food to go along with its rich history. As the… read more

• How to Kayak in Texas Rivers

  Texas is a popular travel destination for outdoor enthusiasts in search of recreational activities, including kayaking. Visitors will find several coastal kayaking trails, as well as 15 major rivers where kayaking is allowed. You have plent… read more

• How to Fish in Texas Rivers

  Made up of 15 major rivers, Texas consists of 41 major waterways including clear, fast-flowing hill country streams to turbid, slow-moving bayous. Not all waterways in Texas allow public access for fishing, as many riverbank areas are priva… read more

• About the Five Regions of the United States

  Among the myriad ways to partition the United States--by physiographic province climate zone, etc.--is a broadly cultural division into five large regions: the Northeast, South, Midwest, West and Southwest. For outdoors oriented travel, eac… read more

• The Best Place to Find Arrowheads in Texas

  Texas offers many excellent places to hunt for arrowheads. It is always a stunning and exciting experience to unearth a primitive artifact from hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Who were the people who created this particular point.… read more

• Information on Major Rivers of Texas

  The rivers of Texas offer canoeists many opportunities to get out and participate in their favorite pastime. All across the state there are waterways on which canoeing is allowed and enjoyed. read more