I’ve been humming Johnny Cash songs all week, thanks to our incredible stay in the Highwaymen Tour Bus in Ingram … More
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Girls Weekend at Old Camp Joy, Ore City
Every now and then, it’s nice to take off the mom hat for just a few hours, and enjoy a … More
A weekend in New Braunfels
There is SO much to do in the cute little town of New Braunfels in the Texas Hill Country, and … More
This Ocean-Themed Restaurant in Downtown Houston Even Has a Ferris Wheel Overlooking The City
Lionfish, tigers and bar-icudas, oh my! The Downtown Aquarium in Houston is a huge entertainment complex sitting right off I-45, … More
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 … More
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, … More
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. … More
Bear Country USA, Rapid City, SD
When my son announced that he wanted to go to Mount Rushmore for our Summer Vacation, I was so excited … More
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 … More
Why Glen Rose is considered the Dinosaur Capital of Texas
We spent a fun 3 days in Glen Rose, uncovering the reason why it’s called the Dinosaur Capital of Texas! … More
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, … More
La Torretta Lake Resort and Spa, Lake Conroe
** Permanently Closed *** They are renovating and will open as Margaritaville Resort. Nothing says summer like a weekend at … More
Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary, Austin
Located on the West side of Austin, the Austin Zoo is an animal rescue sanctuary that is open to the … More
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 … More
Canyon of the Eagles Resort, Burnet
It’s my birthday weekend, and we headed to Canyon of the Eagles on Lake Buchanan, one of the Highland Lakes … More