Some call it history's proudest moment, as a band of overmatched Texans made a brave stand against the Mexican army at a place called the Alamo. Enter this famous site, and meet the people working to protect it against commercialization. (length 1:33)

El Paso, Texas' Buffalo Soldier memorial pays tribute to the Black soldiers who fought in the U.S. army after the Civil War. Learn more about these unsung heroes of the American West. (length 1:44)

Big Bend National Park draws thousands of visitors annually with its limestone gorges, towering mountains, and rolling desert. Hop aboard a raft, one of the best ways to see this park, as it travels down the Rio Grande. (length 1:40)