Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the little town of Blanco offers a chance to slow down … More
Category: Texas History
The Texas Camel Experiment
While visiting the Texas Ghost Town of Indianola, one of the last things you’d expect to find is a sculpture … More
15 Uniquely Texas Things to do this November
After you put away the pumpkins but before you bring out the stockings, there’s a ton of fun things to … More
Hiking the Spillway Trail at Cleburne State Park
Built in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corp, using mostly hand tools to carve the 3 tiers in the … More
10 Things Not To Miss at Dallas Heritage Village In Old City Park
The first thing you think at Dallas Heritage Village is that you can’t possibly be THAT close to Downtown Dallas, … More
Go Rio River Cruises on the San Antonio Riverwalk
The San Antonio Riverwalk is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the state, and a narrated cruise on one … More
Autumn in Corpus Christi! 12 Fun Reasons To Visit Right Now!
Autumn is just around the corner, and so are all the fun things to do this Fall in Corpus Christi! … More
9 Dino-Mite Places To Take Your Kids To See Dinosaur Tracks in Texas
Since my kids were little we’ve spent a good portion of our vacation time searching for dinosaur fossils and tracks! … More
Texas Independence Day Celebrations
On March 2nd, 1836, the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico was signed in a little cabin in present day … More
Make Grapevine Your Spring Break Destination!
There’s so much to do in Grapevine! Centrally located in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, and minutes from DFW Airport, Grapevine … More
14 Fun Things for Kids 10 and Under at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™
*** Cancelled *** It’s Rodeo Time in Houston, and while it’s a great time for adults, there is so much … More
17 of Texas’ Best Fall Camping Destinations
It’s Fall and there doesn’t get to be a better time to go camping in Texas! Cool mornings and comfortable … More
14 Summer Day Trips from San Antonio
12 weekends. That’s all we get of Summer Vacation, which is why Day Trips are the perfect way to make … More
14 of the Best Train Rides and Museums in Texas
Since the Harrisburg Railroad first began chugging through Southeast Texas in 1856, Texans have loved their trains! Here’s some of … More
8 Reasons to Visit Gruene Historic District this Summer
The name may be funny, but there’s serious fun to be found in Gruene, pronounced “GREEN”, an old town on … More