Have you ever seen a WILD BALD EAGLE? Once you see one up close (and by that I mean up close enough to determine that it is a bald eagle through your binoculars),… Continue reading
One of our favorite swimming holes this summer has been at Rio Vista Park in San Marcos, and if you visit you’ll love it, too! While most of the tourist head down to… Continue reading
You will love this Texas Swimming Hole on a hot day, and you don’t even need to sell your soul to the devil to play here! One of the wonders of the Texas… Continue reading
If you’re looking for an adrenaline packed weekend, look no further than the Texas Hill Country town of Burnet! This town on Scenic Hwy 281 stretches West to Lake Buchanan, the largest of… Continue reading
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
After a fun day toobing either the Comal or Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, there are still plenty of fun things to do in town! 1. Snake Farm and Animal Zoo From what… Continue reading
No matter what you’re looking for, quiet mornings fishing on mirror-like water, or tieing up for parties on the lake, there is a perfect Lake Getaway in Texas for you! Canyon Lake Play … 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