Thurber Ghost Town, Thurber
Several years ago I read about the ghost town of Thurber, located between Fort Worth and Abilene on I-20, and one October day we set out on a road trip to see the… Continue reading
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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
Jurassic Car Wash, Austin
It’s summer and if you just want to have some silly fun with your kids, and who doesn’t, then take them to Jurassic Car Wash in Austin! Extra parenting points if you get… Continue reading
Delucca Gaucho Pizza and Wine, Southlake
Opening last month, this Brazilian Pizza House brings a fun, new concept to North Texas, the Gaucho Pizzaria! Similar to a Brazilian Steakhouse, your waitress brings an antipasto salad, followed by a cup… Continue reading
10 Mother’s Day Getaways that are totally worth it!
Ready, set, go to making this your best Mom’s Day EVER! Here’s 10 wonderful ways to have fun with the family, play, kick back and a little time for yourself, too! How ever… Continue reading
Bella the Alamo Cat, San Antonio
One of the most famous landmarks in Texas is undoubtedly the Alamo, and people come here from all over the country and the world to see it! It’s remembered or the sacrifices of… 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
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 public. It doesn’t receive state or federal funding and all money comes from… Continue reading
11 Reasons to visit The Salt Lick BBQ for your Sunday Afternoon BBQ fix, Driftwood
BBQ is huge in Texas, and one of the biggest names is the Salt Lick in Driftwood. Located just about 15 minutes West of Austin, we love it for special occasions, Sunday afternoons… Continue reading
Museum of the Weird, Austin
I’d say the Museum of the Weird is half FREAK show, half oddities exhibits and half wax museum, because even the math in Austin is weird! But if you’re looking for a fun… 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
10 Hints for visiting Magnolia Market, Waco
Waco has gone from a cute little college town to an international tourist attraction in just 4 years, thanks to Chip and Joanna Gaines from HGTV’s Fixer Upper! During our last visit, we… Continue reading
Homestead Craft Village at Homestead Heritage, Waco
It’s 4 o’clock on a beautiful April afternoon, and we’re trying to decide if we must check out the Cheese Cave at Brazos Valley Cheese after spending a full early afternoon touring Homestead… Continue reading
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 where you’re likely to see more deer than people during a weekend. North… Continue reading
Longhorn Caverns State Park, Burnet
Texas has a great selection of commercial caverns around the state, and they are each significant for something unique, but Longhorn Caverns really appeals to me for all the great history and myths… Continue reading