Before early Texas settlers arrived, several Indian tribes roamed the land. These hunting, gathering, and warring tribes included the Tonkawa, Tawakoni, Comanche, Cherokee, and Waco Indians. By the end of the 18th century, only the Waco Indians remained. In 1837, the Texas Rangers established Fort Parker near Mexia as a temporary outpost to protect the…
Keep ReadingThe Lodge Resort in Cloudcroft is unique with a rich and interesting history, some of which includes a turn-of-the-century fire that destroyed the original structure, ghostly inhabitants, a storied past, visit by famous guests, and lots more. It's a must visit if you're in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. The original log-constructed Lodge was built in 1899 by…
Keep ReadingIn December 2006, my family and I got a chance to explore Austin, Texas. We took the weekend off to hit some of our favorite Austin sites, review Lone Star RV Park, stay at a friend's ranch, and golf at Lakeway. First, we stayed in Lone Star RV Park, which is about 10 miles south…
Keep ReadingRockport offers lots of fun things to see and do. Stick around and read Texas Outside's list of Top Ten Favorite Things To See and Do In Rockport: 4 Natural Things To Do in Rockport, Texas If you enjoy being in and around nature, you'll love Rockport. There are plenty of natural things to do…
Keep ReadingMy family decided to head to Dripping Springs for four days and someone recommended that we stay at The Alexander At Creek Road. After checking out their website, reading some reviews, and seeing their motto, we called and booked a two-day stay. We loved it. The owners are great folks, and the lodging is unique,…
Keep ReadingMississippi is quickly becoming a fantastic golf destination. Below is Texas Outside's list of the best Mississippi golf courses. This is where we review and rate golf courses in Mississippi. Every one of these golf courses are multiple award winners, ranging from Golfweek's Best Golf Courses in Mississippi to Golf Digest's Top 100 Courses You…
Keep ReadingI don't know about you, but I hate cold weather. Even though Austin is known for it's moderate winters, it still gets too cold for me. More importantly, the rain, cold, and occasional snow flakes make it impossible for me to swing the golf club with all those layers of clothing. I look and feel…
Keep ReadingMy family and I love Corpus Christi. It is one of our favorite Texas cities to spend a weekend, a vacation, or a few days playing. Corpus is loaded with good lodging, great restaurants, several RV parks, and a fun nightlife. You'll also find several interesting attractions and lots to see and do in and…
Keep ReadingI've always thought of Waco as a fast food stop on I-35 on my way to or from Dallas or Austin. Of course, I knew it was home to Baylor University, President George W. Bush's Ranch, and the Branch Davidians. Still, when I spent a weekend in Waco, I found it was much more than…
Keep ReadingVisit Abilene, the defining city of West Texas. Alive and well, the frontier spirit here applies to discovery, development, and creativity. If you're looking for fun things to do in Abilene, we've got the perfect list for you. Abilene is in a central location. It's just 150 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and…
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