John Sorsby - Texas History & Outdoors

John Sorsby - Texas History & Outdoors I create Texas travel videos telling the stories of towns, parks, historic sites and other unique spots across the state.
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Recently finished visiting every Texas State Park in one year: 88/88

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09/25/2026

The last surviving brother of the infamous Dalton Gang robbed the First National Bank of Longview, TX in 1894. One member of the gang and multiple townspeople were killed in a gunfight with over 200 shots fired.

But the gang did get away with $2,000, until Bill Dalton was tracked down and killed by U.S. Marshalls 16 days later. They had traced the stolen bank notes he was spending along the way.

📍Longview, TX
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09/24/2026

Paris, TX is the second-largest Paris in the world, and it’s home to a 65-foot replica Eiffel Tower that wears a red cowboy hat.

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09/22/2026

The Menger Hotel in San Antonio was opened in 1859 and is the oldest continually operating hotel west of the Mississippi…and it also may be one of the most haunted👻

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Cemeteries & burial grounds are a connection to the history of that specific area, and I’ve found myself ending up in th...
09/21/2026

Cemeteries & burial grounds are a connection to the history of that specific area, and I’ve found myself ending up in them frequently these last few years.

In some cases, they may be the only remaining sign of the people that once lived there.

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09/20/2026

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park includes four early 1700’s Spanish missions as well as the oldest Spanish aqueduct in the United States. It is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas.

📍 Mission Concepción
📍 Mission San Jose
📍 Mission San Juan
📍 Mission Espada & the Espada Aqueduct

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09/20/2026

This Futuro House in Royse City, TX is one of about 50 of these left in the world. They were designed by a Finnish architect in the 1960’s to be ski cabins, but never really took off.

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09/19/2026

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area share a border and a history in the Texas Panhandle. This area has been a flint quarrying site for tools for over 13,000 years. Flint artifacts from here have been found as far as Canada and the Pacific Coast.

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09/18/2026

The mysterious rock wall that gave Rockwall, TX its name has been a source of debate for 175 years…is it natural or is it man-made?

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09/17/2026

The history behind Cadillac Ranch - one of the most recognizable attractions in the state.

📍: Amarillo, TX
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09/16/2026

Any of y’all from San Antonio ever encountered the Donkey Lady?

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