On a cold 43-degree windy and drizzly day, we sat in the RV wishing we were on a warm island in the Caribbean. We were actually on vacation in South Padre Island. It was just a few days after Christmas, and my daughter suggested we go to Schlitterbahn Waterpark. What in the world was she thinking?…
Keep ReadingGrapevine, Texas is loaded with attractions and fun things to see and do on a fun weekend or vacation. Here is Texas Outside's list of our favorite Top 10 fun things to see and do in this DFW Metroplex suburb. Get Outside Go Golfing - Grapevine has two fantastic golf courses. Grapevine Municipal is a city-owned…
Keep ReadingCorpus Christi is a fantastic place to vacation or spend a fun weekend. You'll find lots of attraction, events, and fun things to see and do in Corpus Christi. Here is our list of the Top Ten Things To Do In Corpus: Hit the Beach In Corpus Christi Get Some Beach Time - You've got lots…
Keep ReadingTravels with Grandma... Preserving the stories, legends & history of Texas for generations to come... Hi! Welcome back! Sunday was a beautiful day, so the wide open road called my name. After a trip to church, I packed the camera and headed out. Travel direction: South on Hwy 144, then east on Hwy 67. About…
Keep ReadingMany people complain that night time hunting is not possible and that it would be difficult to find good locations for hunting. This is not true because you can get through quite well if you have a passion for hunting. One of the things you need to get right is lighting. Good lighting will position…
Keep ReadingI took my family to Dallas to watch my grandkids play summer sporting events (a swim meet and baseball). We spent a good part of the weekend enjoying some kids attractions and activities in Frisco and Plano. Frisco is loaded with fun things for kids to do ranging from excellent bike trails to Frisbee golf and…
Keep ReadingDuring a visit to play some golf in the Rio Grande Valley, and to escape the cold and rain from North Texas (which didn't work!), my wife and I played the Tony Butler Golf Course in Harlingen after a long night of drenching rain. The rain was badly needed, but it made playing Tony Butler…
Keep ReadingBefore 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…
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