There’s no mystery why Texans prefer small towns over big cities. The diversity in our landscape makes for some truly breathtaking views, and to witness them without the obstruction of towering buildings or obnoxiously bright lights is the privilege of a lifetime. Here are 14 stunning photos that prove the superiority of country living to the daily grind of the city.
- Easily the most gorgeous shot of the Texas sunrise that I’ve ever seen. (Terlingua)
Clark Thompson via Facebook
- Yes, transportation by horse still exists in Texas, and bearing witness to it takes you back to a simpler time. (Stockdale)
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- Our state is one abundant with wildflowers. Viewing them on the side of the highway out in the country is an unforgettable experience. (Lavaca County)
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- Getting mail the old fashioned way is an undeniable perk of slow, rural living. (Shafter)
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- Another stunning bluebonnet shot. (Cedar Hills State Park)
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- An absolutely beautiful sunset. (Sealy)
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- Life on the farm. It doesn’t get much simpler than that. (Denton)
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- Another amazing Texas sunrise, unobstructed by any buildings or city lights. (Cooke)
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- A longhorn lounges among the sunflowers. (Latexo)
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- Rural Texas is home to some of our most beautiful natural wonders. (Big Bend National Park)
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- Ah, the wide open road. There’s just nothing like it. (Chihuahuan Desert)
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- Horses graze in a field littered with bluebonnets. (Ellis County)
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- The towering majesty of the Big Bend is the ultimate proof that rural Texas trumps city life any day.
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- And these desolate railroad tracks with wispy clouds swirling overhead drive that point home. (Marathon)
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What are your favorite parts of rural Texas? Let us know in the comments!
Clark Thompson via Facebook
Robert Phillips via Facebook
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Flickr/Justin Meissen
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