Happy Mother’s Day! We had planned for months a trip to Corpus Christi and Padre Island National Seashore to take … More
Tag: hiking
Gulpha Gorge Campground and Trails in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
I think one of the first things that come as a surprise to mosts people is that Hot Springs National … More
Cisco’s Abandoned Zoo Hike and Campground
The little town west of Fort Worth, regionally popular for being the home of the first hotel opened by Conrad … More
26 Fun Things to do in Arlington This Summer
Arlington, as the 7th largest city in Texas, draws a lot of visitors from both Dallas and Fort Worth, and … More
Cameron Park, Waco
Every amazing city needs an amazing park, and like Zilker Park in Austin, Trinity Park in Fort Worth or Hermann … More
Prehistoric Park Comes to Grapevine
For the third year, dinosaurs are roaming the shores of Lake Grapevine at Meadowmere Park, and while they are only … More
Fly-Fishing (as opposed to catching) Weekend in Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Located about 3-4 hours from DFW, Broken Bow Oklahoma has become a busy playground for people from the Metroplex. A … More
Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park, Mansfield
Mansfield opened the Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park in January, 2014, and it’s become one of our favorite places to … More
Blanco State Park
Nature is forgiving. After a winter ice storm, she offers up a beautiful spring-like Sunday as an apology, and we … More
Blanco, Texas The Best Things To Do In the Lavender Capital of Texas
Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the little town of Blanco offers a chance to slow down … More
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Fredericksburg
Know Before You Go Enchanted Rock stays busy all year, but I enjoy Fall through Spring, especially January and February … More
Mockingbird Nature Park, Midlothian
I kid when I say I’ve lowered my expectations for our hiking goals for 2023, counting any “hike” over one … More
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Canyon
Known as the Grand Canyon of Texas, Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest Canyon in the United States, and … More
Isle Du Bois Unit at Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Pilot Point
Located on Ray Roberts Lake, the state park consist of nine units. Isle Du Bois Unit is not far from … More
The Ultimate Austin Bucket List
The State Capital of Texas, there is no place quite like Austin! From the weird to the absolutely wonderful, Austin … More