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Galveston Island State Park is 20 minutes from downtown Galveston ... The park has both tent and RV camping spots in addition to lodges for rent. As you move south from the city, the island ...

The Lone Star State's beaches ... in town) with Galveston's largest beachfront rooftop bar. The seashore's 70 miles of protected coastline are ideal for exploring, camping, and shelling.

Keep in mind you'll still have to pay for activities like camping ... people in Galveston, Texas, first learned of their freedom from slavery, became a federal holiday in 2021. The park service ...

And be sure to set aside an afternoon to visit historic Fort Clinch State Park. A pristine island with an upscale ... Preserved Victorian houses and retail options on The Strand set Galveston apart ...

Galveston’s beaches traded grains of sand for flakes of snow Tuesday as a winter storm amid freezing temperatures brought a rare snowfall to the island’s shores. Residents marveled at the ...

The conclusion of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend has brought a flurry of winter weather to the Lone Star State. The unusual ... and is there really snow on Galveston's beaches?

Did you know that veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces get discounts at National Parks and Forests and have access to ...

The 67-year-old Vásquez is returning to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston ... she earned a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri. In 2016, she moved to Rome, Italy ...

The best time to visit Galveston is October to November or March to April when the weather is warm, but not sweltering, and accommodation prices are reasonable. Winter is the best time to score a ...

New Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen reportedly ... According to Texas' Natural Resources Code, Texans have a right to access state-owned beaches along the Gulf of Mexico.