Alfresco

Your Fun Fall Guide to Houston Patios

Enjoy the lovely weather while sipping on a cocktail at these outdoor bars and restaurants.

09/26/2024 By Emma Balter

Green Spaces

The Ultimate Guide to Houston's Best Parks

The city’s newly renovated and refreshed urban parks will make you want to get out and get moving—yes, even on those 90-degree days.

01/30/2024 By Katharine Shilcutt and Stephanie Bartels

Films Under the Stars

Houston Outdoor and Drive-In Movie Theaters for Cooler Nights

Go see a movie or head outside to enjoy the air that doesn't feel like boiling beef stew? At these spots, you can do both.

10/08/2024 By Rosemary Akpan and Meredith Nudo

Back to Nature

There’s So Much to Love at the Houston Botanic Garden Right Now

Just three years after opening, the park has blossomed into an oasis to nerd out on plant life, enjoy rotating exhibits and special events, and more.

08/10/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Happy Camper

The Only Guide You’ll Need to Sam Houston National Forest

This beautiful park is the best-kept secret for Houstonians who want to connect with nature.

09/07/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Take a Hike

These Houston Trails Promise Beauty and Adventure

You’ve stretched out your hammies, leashed up your good dogs, and are ready to crank out the mileage. But where to?

08/30/2023 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Nature Lovers

Hiking in Houston: A Guide through the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Tips on how to have a great trip to one of Houston's best kept hidden gems.

04/20/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

Roll Out

Houston’s Group Bike Rides Are the Ultimate Form of Protest

There’s something heart-warming about the anarchy of 2,000 people on bikes reclaiming the roads back from cars.

08/29/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Adventure Time

The Best Trails and Neighborhoods in Houston for Biking

Despite what you might have heard, there’s never been a better time to be a cyclist in the Bayou City.

04/12/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

So Fresh

Exploring the Best of Houston’s Farmers Markets

Skip your weekly trip to H-E-B and check out what local markets have to offer.

09/03/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

Paddle On

Here's Where to Kayak and Paddle in Houston

Rent Kayaks from Bayou City Adventures at Discovery Green to North Lake Conroe Paddling Co. in Lake Conroe—our city has no shortage of paddle-worthy waterways.

07/21/2022 By Katharine Shilcutt

Night Sky

Great Stargazing Spots Houstonians Can Easily Drive To

Count constellations at these interstellar areas within reach of the city.

04/17/2024 By Alexia Partouche and Sofia Gonzalez

Houstonia Magazine

Your Guide to Being Outside in Houston