24 Fun Things to do in DFW this Spring
With a late Easter this year, we have plenty of time to enjoy all the Spring activities available around the Metroplex! Check out my list of 24 of our favorites and most anticipated… Continue reading
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Mrs. Lee’s Daffodil Garden, Gladewater
“It’s like Fossil Rim, except you don’t feed the flowers”, is how I described Mrs. Lee’s Daffodil Garden to my friends as we were entering the gardens. It’s actually such a beautiful drive-thru… Continue reading
Historic Home Tours in Texas
Do you love to tour old homes? Relive Texas history through the front door of each of these home tours across the state! 1. Moody Mansion, Galveston The 28,000 square foot home in… 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
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
Carhenge, Nebraska
Carhenge On the way back to Texas from our Mount Rushmore Road Trip, we heard of Carhenge, and with my husband being a huge car lover, made the slight detour over to Alliance… Continue reading
Custer State Park Resort, Custer, SD
Custer State Park Resort is about 30 minutes from Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills, and offers some of the most amazing drives, animals and scenery making it a Bucket List place to… 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
A Deep Ellum Guide for Families, Dallas
East of Downtown Dallas is the historic neighborhood of Deep Ellum, which is renown for its bars and live music venues which draw crowds at night on weekends, but it also has a… 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
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
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