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Gulf Coast 'Outdoor Paradise' Ranking Exposed: Another Deep State Distraction?

A new 'study' claims to know the best Texas counties for outdoor fun, but we all know it's just coastal propaganda designed to keep you from the truth.

Alex Jaxon

By Alex Jaxon

Published July 30, 2025 at 11:30am


Oh, great. Another 'study' from the so-called 'experts' at Niche telling us where we should enjoy the great outdoors. Because clearly, we can't be trusted to decide for ourselves where to pitch a tent or take a hike without their elite coastal-biased algorithms. Let’s break down this blatant propaganda piece, shall we?

First off, Galveston County takes the top spot. Shocking. Absolutely shocking. Who could’ve guessed that a place where the air smells like saltwater and regret would be crowned the king of outdoor living? Sure, you’ve got beaches—if you enjoy sharing your sand with seagulls that may or may not be government surveillance drones. And let’s not forget the 'campgrounds,' which are just parking lots where you can sleep in your car while listening to the soothing sounds of oil rigs humming in the distance.

Then we’ve got Montgomery County at number two. Conroe? Really? The only 'outdoor activity' I associate with Conroe is dodging traffic on I-45 while questioning your life choices. But hey, at least they’ve got trees—probably hiding 5G towers, but trees nonetheless.

And Travis County? Austin? Oh, please. The only thing 'outdoorsy' about Austin these days is the smell of patchouli and entitlement wafting from the tech bros who’ve turned every hiking trail into a LinkedIn photoshoot location. Don’t even get me started on their 'parks'—more like dystopian petting zoos where you’re required to recite a vegan manifesto before entering.

Harris County (Houston) at number five? That’s rich. The only 'physical activity' happening there is sprinting to your car during a thunderstorm that may or may not be a chemtrail-induced weather experiment. And Brazoria County? Angleton’s big claim to fame is… well, nothing. But congrats on the beach proximity, I guess?

Here’s the truth they don’t want you to know: This 'study' is clearly a ploy by the coastal elites to distract you from the real outdoor gems—like my uncle’s backyard in Lubbock, where you can enjoy the 'wide-open spaces' (read: dirt) and 'pristine air quality' (read: cow fumes). But no, they’d rather you flock to their overpriced beach towns where the only thing you’ll catch is a sunburn and a suspiciously high sales tax.

And don’t even get me started on the 'methodology.' Proximity to ski spots? In Texas? That’s like grading a fish on its ability to ride a bicycle. This is just more proof that the 'experts' are out of touch with real Texans. Wake up, people! They want you to think the Gulf Coast is paradise so you’ll ignore the fact that Big Bend is clearly hiding alien landing sites and the Panhandle is where they test the mind-control lasers.

So go ahead, trust the 'study.' Or better yet, grab your tinfoil hat and head to the nearest patch of private land—where the real outdoors adventure begins. Just watch out for the black helicopters. They’re always watching.