go shell hunting on the beach, or charter a boat for off-shore fishing. If you want to learn more about local sea creatures, head to Sea Center Texas, a free aquarium and fish hatchery.

Two of the South's best beach towns are in the Lone Star State. Each year, Southern Living magazine publishes "The South's Best," a compilation of surveys voted on by the magazine's readers.

Nelson says fishing around hydrilla beds in 5 to 8 feet of water is the best bet. Try Texas rigs, wacky worms, Senkos and Chatterbaits. Nelson says crappie anglers are picking up a few fish on ...

The San Jacinto River Authority has inked a new lease agreement and announced Lake Conroe Park will reopen this summer showcasing a beach theme ... located off Texas 105, featured barbecue ...