Whether boating, hiking, swimming, fishing, making s’mores by firelight or checking in to a swanky hotel, Texans really know how to cut loose! Won’t you join us? Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, we roll out at first light.

David Largent, HILCO EC: The Lighthouse formation at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

Michael Culotta, Cherokee County EC: Surf fishing at Sea Rim State Park in Sabine Pass.

Victoria Johnson, Sam Houston EC: Dancer at the 50th annual Alabama-Coushatta Powwow in Livingston.

Tanya Murphy, Pedernales EC: Murphy’s granddaughter enjoys her pool with spraying water. Her cow friends seem to want to join her.

Web Extra: Suzanne Mueller, Bluebonnet EC: “Our growing family loves to take a family getaway vacation to a Texas beach, river or lake each summer.”

Web Extra: Ashley Zimmerman, Trinity Valley EC: “This is my husband, Phillip Zimmerman, and our beloved dog Tank floating on the Frio.”

Web Extra: Jackye Leal, Tri-County EC: “Family vacation/family reunion at the lake at Seguin. The folks in the photo are my children and grandchildren.”

Web Extra: Doug Monaghen, Pedernales EC: “This photo was taken on a cool November day during a relaxing pontoon boat tour.”

Web Extra: Felicia Stanfield, Cherokee County EC: “Camping fun in a tepee in Terlingua.”

Web Extra: Ashley Grinnan, Heart of Texas EC: “Spring hiking in Big Bend National Park.

Web Extra: Ashley Zimmerman, Trinity Valley EC: “This is my daughter, Anna Zimmerman, having a great time swimming in the Frio River, our favorite vacation spot!”

Web Extra: LaRae Meador, HILCO EC: “These kiddos enjoyed hiking, climbing and exploring the trails at Barton Creek in Austin. We hiked over 5 miles to enjoy Sculpture Falls, and it was worth it!”

Web Extra: Joy Watson, Navasota Valley EC: “Vacationing on Lake Limestone. Dad and brothers snuck out on the lake without her. Needless to say, she was not happy with them when she found out.”

Web Extra: Tanya Tollefson, CoServ: “This is our son taking in the beautiful view of Palo Duro Canyon.”