Peter Simek’s Articles

  • Regional Guide to Texas Barbecue

    Plus all the places you need to eat it.


  • Build the Ultimate Backyard Tree House

    It’s every kid’s dream —and every dad’s dream project.


  • Mythic Heroes of the Texas Frontier

    Mythic Heroes of the Texas Frontier

    These are the heroes of Texas’ best stories — true or not true.


  • Historic Dance Halls of Texas

    Take two steps into the past, two steps forward on the dance floor. The best nightlife in Texas is also the oldest.


  • City Spotlight: Spring Branch

    City Spotlight: Spring Branch

    Start by floating down the Guadalupe River, end by two-stepping at Anhalt Hall.


  • Noodling for Catfish in Texas’ Lakes

    Noodling for Catfish in Texas’ Lakes

    Noodling for catfish was illegal in Texas until former Gov. Rick Perry signed a bill permitting it in 2011.


  • The Magic of Texas’ Sea Turtle Hatchlings

    The Magic of Texas’ Sea Turtle Hatchlings

    Every summer on South Padre Island, hundreds of baby sea turtle hatchlings make their way back to the sea.


  • History of the Texas Rangers

    History of the Texas Rangers

    The Texas Rangers are iconic, larger-than-life figures in our state’s history. But do you know the full story?


  • The Oldest, Biggest, Best Texas Rodeos

    The Oldest, Biggest, Best Texas Rodeos

    Where to go see cowboys strut their stuff and show off their tricks.


  • Field Guide to Texas’ National Parks

    Sixteen national parks. One big state.


  • Traveling the East Texas Music Highway

    Traveling the East Texas Music Highway

    Find the real roots of Texas music in this highway guide.


  • City Spotlight: Albany

    City Spotlight: Albany

    This town packs a surprising cultural punch (and some pretty important cows).


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