A dip into the cold water of Austin’s Barton Springs Pool should be on every Texan’s bucket list! The pool and the Zilker Park attractions nearby can constitute a full day of fun,… Continue reading
When it comes to summers in Texas, there’s nothing better than a cold dip in a spring-fed swimming hole, and one of our favorites sits in the Texas Hill Country in Spicewood, about… Continue reading
12 weekends. That’s all we get of Summer Vacation, which is why Day Trips are the perfect way to make your summer memorable! Most of these are under 60 minutes from San… Continue reading
Since the Harrisburg Railroad first began chugging through Southeast Texas in 1856, Texans have loved their trains! Here’s some of the best train rides in the state, from passenger trains on Amtrak headed… Continue reading
One of, if not the most beautiful lake in Texas, Lake Travis is not what you think of when you think Texas! The lake known for it’s sparkling, green-blue water is one of… Continue reading
Often overlooked for it’s noisy neighbor, Austin, the city of Leander sits on the shores of Lake Travis and offers a wealth of fun for a summer vacation or weekend getaway! 1. Sandy… Continue reading
I-35 spans a lot of Texas, from Gainesville to Laredo, and here’s our list of some of the best stops along the way! 1. Gainesville gives you the Frank Buck Zoo and Leonard… Continue reading
The name may be funny, but there’s serious fun to be found in Gruene, pronounced “GREEN”, an old town on the Guadalupe River, which is now part of the City of New Braunfels. … Continue reading
We love good German food, and my husband loves German beer, all of which make Altstadt Brewery a fun destination when in the Texas Hill Country! Doesn’t it just look like a huge… Continue reading
We already love Son’s Island, and just couldn’t wait to visit Son’s Blue River Camp on the San Marcos River! I planned our visit for a bittersweet moment in our lives, as after… Continue reading
One of the most popular Texas restaurants, The Gristmill overlooking the Guadalupe River in Historic Gruene is a one of a kind restaurant in a one of a kind location. It’s casual enough… Continue reading
On the shores of Lake Travis lies one of the prettiest parks in Texas, Pace Bend Park in Spicewood. With 9 miles of shoreline, offering both great cliffs and rocky beaches on this… Continue reading