Located a short distance south of Houston, Brazos Bend State Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, but is noted for its large population of American alligators. Given its close proximity to Houston, Brazos Bend State Park is an excellent location for visitors and residents of the Bayou City to get out in nature for a day or just an afternoon. Take Photo Tour

Attracting over 1,500 riders each year, Cleburne's Goatneck 100K Bike Race has been named as one of the 100 best bike races in America. The event also ofers rides of 10 and 25 miles for those not quite ready for the full course. This year's race will be held July 25.

For nearly seven decades, the first full weekend of August has meant one thing for anglers across Texas – a chance to vie for the titles of Texas Grand Champion Bay and Offshore Angler. The Texas International Fishing Tournament has determined the winners of the coveted crowns for 69 years. The 70th TIFT is slated July 29 - Aug. 2, 2009 in the waters surrounding Port Isabel and South Padre Island. Read More

An Olympic-style event, the TAAF Games of Texas include archery, badminton, baseball, bowling, boxing, disc golf, fencing, golf, gymnastics, lifeguard competition, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and wiffleball. This year's TAAF Summer Games will be held July 23-26 in San Antonio. Read More