My fishing guide, Shiloh Patterson, vividly remembers the first time he hooked a king salmon back in 1997. The fight lasted only 10 seconds before his line snapped, but it was all he could talk about ...

Perhaps most impressive is Waverley Mansion, located just outside town. This octagonal-shaped home with its four-story rotunda and self-supporting spiral staircase represents the pinnacle of ...

Cedar Hill State Park hugs the shores of Joe Pool Lake, offering a perfect escape without the long road trip. The old Penn Farm buildings still stand here, giving you a peek into Texas history.