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Presidential Libraries Texas has more presidential libraries than any other state — all within a 200-mile radius
Off the Beaten Path Big Bend’s vast underdeveloped areas provide opportunities for backcountry experiences
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Health Camp From mobile canteen to burger joint on Waco’s historic travel circle
La India Spice Co. Since 1924, fresh flavors have capti- vated visitors to Laredo
San Antonio The city’s rich cuisine has ties to its mission heritage
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Departments LOCAL
12 TEXAS ICON
State Longhorn Herd Is anything more symbolic of Texas than the Longhorn, with its seven- foot horns and fiery temper?
16 SMALL TOWNS
Sweetwater World’s largest Rattlesnake Roundup
Uvalde Beginning of Brush Country
San Angelo Take a ride on the Tule Princess
Denison Birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower
8 AUTHENTIC TEXAS 24 CITY FOLKS
Huntsville Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Midland George W. Bush Childhood Home
Dallas
Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, dedicated to the events of November, 1963
LIFE 44
TRAIL DRIVES
Son of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site
Bluebonnet Trail The Official Bluebonnet City of Texas, Ennis, showcases more than 40 miles of trails featuring the state flower
Lubbock Arts Festival Visual, performing and literary arts have made this city a creative magnet
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower
Center The first lady’s legacy is honored in Austin
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HISTORIES
Mission Dolores The state’s newest historic site was built nearly 300 years ago
Laredo & the Republic of the Rio Grande Time to bone up on the revolution of 1840
78 TEXAS ORIGINAL
Doug Harman The former Fort Worth city manager is now promoting the Chisholm Trail
Trails in This Issue
Brazos 32, 48, 52 Forest 24, 74 Forts 12, 16, 20, 32, 36, 65 Hill Country 18, 32, 44, 48, 62 Independence 40, 56, 78 Lakes 22, 28, 32, 46, 48, 61 Mountain 50 Pecos 26 Plains 14, 58 Tropical44, 54, 66, 76
Denton Arts & Jazz Festival The 36th annual celebration includes seven stages of entertainment
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LIVE SHOWS HAPPENINGS
BARBARA BRANNON/TEXAS PLAINS TRAIL
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