Veldhuizen Cheese Shoppe and Farm, Dublin
Whether you want to introduce your kids to real food and how it’s made, or you yourself are a foodie and love local artisan foods, the tour at Veldhuizan Cheese is a perfect,… Continue reading
Category Archive: connecting kids and nature
Girls Weekend at Old Camp Joy, Ore City
Every now and then, it’s nice to take off the mom hat for just a few hours, and enjoy a weekend with your friends. This past weekend, my friends and I left our… Continue reading
Downtown Aquarium, Houston
Lionfish, tigers and bar-icudas, oh my! The Downtown Aquarium in Houston is a huge entertainment complex sitting right off I-45, and recognizable by the ferris wheel that overlooks the freeway! In addition to… Continue reading
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, South Padre Island
South Texas is part of a huge migration route for birds, and while there are many, many places in the region dedicated to seeing birds, one of our favorites is the South Padre… Continue reading
11 Family Fun Things to do in Burleson
If you’re looking for a fun little family getaway, check out all the town of Burleson has to offer! Burleson sits just off I-35, South of Fort Worth, and was once a stop… Continue reading
Kids Learn about Nature at Galveston Island State Park
Galveston Island has long been known for their treasure; gold buried by pirates and washed ashore by sunken Spanish ships. Treasure hunters have spent their lives combing the beaches, finding something just large… Continue reading
Bear Country USA, Rapid City, SD
When my son announced that he wanted to go to Mount Rushmore for our Summer Vacation, I was so excited because for years I’ve seen people posting their pictures of Bear Country U.S.A.,… Continue reading
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
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
Clark Botanical Gardens, Weatherford
Clark Botanic Gardens in Weatherford is a well-known wedding destination in North Texas, but the gardens extend through past ponds, a historic tree trail, unique “themed” gardens and much more! It’s been a… Continue reading
La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa, Lake Conroe
Nothing says summer like a weekend at the lake! We made our escape out to La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa, located on Lake Conroe! This terrific resort offers so much, from golf… 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
Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary, Austin
Located on the West side of Austin, the Austin Zoo is an animal rescue sanctuary that is open to the public. It doesn’t receive state or federal funding and all money comes from… 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
Fort Griffin State Historic Site, Albany
Fort Griffin State Historic Site lies in what is known in Texas as the Big Empty. The wide open spaces where you’re likely to see more deer than people during a weekend. North… Continue reading