Port Isabel Lighthouse SHS, Port Isabel
The only lighthouse in Texas that is open to the public, we love visiting the Port Isabel Lighthouse, which once illuminated the South Gulf Coast as a beacon to ships! While the town… Continue reading
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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
10 Tips for a Terrific Ski Vacation in Red River, New Mexico
Are you ready to take the kids out to ski? New Mexico is the closest place to go in Texas, and has some incredible ski areas. I grew up skiing in Red River,… Continue reading
Prairie Lights Sneak A Peek 5K, Grand Prairie
Prairie Lights Sneak a Peek 5K Driving through the amazing lights at Prairie Lights has been a family tradition since my kids were very small. I can remember when it was originally at… 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
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
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
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
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
Outrigger Seafood Grill and Bar, Seabrook
Growing up not far from the Seabrook Area, I have lots of favorite restaurants in the area, and many that have closed. Recently, TxDOT announced plans to widen TX-146, and many of the… 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
Cedar Creek Cafe Bar and Grill, Houston
Cedar Creek Café Bar and Grill, one of the Creek Group Restaurants, which includes Onion Creek Coffee and Canyon Creek, is one of my favorite casual restaurants in Houston! I love their big,… Continue reading
Houston Zoo, Houston
It’s Spring Break, and we’ve come to what has to be the busiest place in the state, the Houston Zoo! While the parking situation was a little crazy (we did shuttle parking and… Continue reading
Dead Fish Grill, Belton
I’ve been singing the praises of the Belton area, and the crystal clear waters of Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Lake Belton for years now! The Dead Fish Grill is just one of the… Continue reading