12 Reasons to visit Buena Vista, CO
If you’re looking for an incredible Colorado getaway, you have to visit Buena Vista! We were only there for a few days, but already planning a trip back to explore all there is… Continue reading
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Lake Texoma Family Fun Things To Do
Lake Texoma on the Texas-Oklahoma Borders is a beautiful lake with so many terrific things to do! It’s clear, cool waters are the complete oppose of the red clay waters of the Red… Continue reading
The Ultimate Road Trip Guide to Destin, Florida
Planning a road trip to Destin? Here’s my ultimate road trip offering 3 different routes from Texas, with plenty of stops along the way! My friend Leslie asked for a few… Continue reading
10 Amazing Summer Day Trips from Fort Worth, 2018
If you’re in search of the perfect summer list of Day Trips from Fort Worth and North Texas, this is for you. If you’re having too much fun, I’ve even included places to… Continue reading
10 Mother’s Day Getaways that are totally worth it!
Ready, set, go to making this your best Mom’s Day EVER! Here’s 10 wonderful ways to have fun with the family, play, kick back and a little time for yourself, too! How ever… Continue reading
A Weekend at Beavers Bend Resort State Park, Broken Bow, Ok
Broken Bow is quickly becoming one of the most visited areas in Oklahoma, and just 3 hours from DFW, it’s easy to see from all the Texas license plates that many Texans are… Continue reading
Texas Bluebonnet Trail, Ennis
Bluebonnet Season is an abbreviated season in Texas, with the peak usually in mid-April. Drivers congest the highway service roads for pictures and take long Sunday drives with their families. All too quickly,… Continue reading
Canyon of the Eagles, Burnet
It’s my birthday weekend, and we headed to Canyon of the Eagles on Lake Buchanan, one of the Highland Lakes on the Colorado River! Named for the numerous bald eagles that nest here… Continue reading
Discovery Green, Houston
Americans and travelers from around the world are heading to Houston this year to attend a World Series Champion Astros game, and even before the season begins, the entire Bayou City is welcoming… Continue reading
Our Weekend at Bastrop State Park Cabin No.12, Bastrop
In February, you never know what the weather will be like. You could have ice on the roads, or a beautiful, sunny day! Thankfully, the latter was the case for us during… Continue reading
10 Reasons Why Your Next Beach Vacation Should be to South Padre Island
South Padre Island isn’t just a place to visit for Spring Break when you’re in college, it’s an incredible vacation destination for families all year long! We spent the New Years Weekend exploring… Continue reading
The Best 5K Races in Texas for families
We made a “family” New Year’s Resolution for 2017, and agreed to do a 5K each month. My kids already loved races, so it wasn’t a hard thing to dedicate one weekend a… Continue reading
20 Reasons to Visit North Texas Jellystone Park, Burleson
We love Jellystone Parks, and for my son’s big 10th birthday, we loaded up him, his friends and all their bikes and headed to North Texas Jellystone Park in Burleson for a wild… Continue reading
Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, Plano
The Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve in Plano is 800 acres of trails, blackland prairie and fun for the entire family! It’s a great place to enjoy local entertainment, festivals or just a… Continue reading
Dinosaur Valley State Park, Glen Rose
Where do you go when you have a son who has dreamed of being a paleontologist since he was just a little boy? Dinosaur Valley State Park, of course! After years of visiting… Continue reading