There's not much in Sweetwater to recommend it to the outside world. People in the dusty little West Texas town seem to enjoy it all right, but for most of the year it's just a wide spot in the road.

If you're hiking, hunting, or just spending time outdoors in Texas, there's one sound you don't want to hear: the sharp warning rattle of a snake. And in some parts of the state, the odds of hearing ...

Texas has a plethora of trails to cross, mountains to climb and sights to see. While you will see plenty of people outdoors, you will may also contend with a high number of critters on your hike.

Texas has a plethora of trails to cross, mountains to climb and sights to see. While you will see plenty of people outdoors, you will may also contend with a high number of critters on your hike.