Forest Park Miniature Railroad, Fort Worth

The historic Forest Park Miniature Railroad has been delighting families on runs through Fort Worth since 1959.  The track runs…

Orienteering Fun in Texas

If you have heard of orienteering, chances are that you have some ties to either Boy Scouts or a High…

McCown Valley Park, Whitney

After years of listening to my youngest complain that he just wasn’t a bike rider, we had finally had enough.…

Union Station, Dallas

I’m a little romantic about trains.  I love the idea of rides across the empty prairies at the early part…

Dealy Plaza, Dallas

Dealy Plaza is considered the most visited tourist destination in Dallas, and on almost any day you’ll find the grounds…

Austin Bat Refuge, Austin

We seem to travel almost every weekend, and one weekend in Austin was certainly more than an adventure than a…

HI Austin Hostel, Austin

I first became aware of the HI Austin Hostel through Girl Scouts, which has a patch for those scouts who…

Austin Aquarium, Austin

Please don’t let the strip-center location fool you, this is a really fun aquarium that kids will love because it’s…