For a unique lodging experience or romantic getaway, try spending the night in a yurt, tree house, or tiny house. After all, if you're getting tired of staying in expensive hotels for a weekend escape, romantic getaway, or an excuse to get away from home, then you need to book a stay at one of these…
Keep ReadingWhether you are a kayaker, canoer, surf-skier, or sit-on-topper, paddling is one of America's great outdoor activities. Below, according to Woodall's Camping Life, you will find 10 of the best paddling destinations to set your sights on this year. Sadly, none of these are in Texas, but that just goes to show that you don't…
Keep ReadingDallas is home to a few spectacular golf resorts and several outstanding golf communities. Our list of the best Dallas golf resorts features resorts with outstanding accommodations, fine dining, great amenities and award-winning golf courses. The best Dallas golf communities vary from gated exclusive golf communities to some reasonably priced golf communities with great golf…
Keep ReadingAlthough Dallas had it's first brewery in 1857, the first biergarten was established in 1881. The first microbrewery (Reinheitsgebot Brewing Company) in the Southwest (and the sixth in the U.S.) started in 1982 when the Dallas City Council approved a zoning law that allowed breweries, wineries, and distilleries to operate within the city limits. Now,…
Keep ReadingDeep in the heart of Texas–literally–lies a hidden realm waiting to be discovered. The Lone Star State boasts a diverse geological landscape, peppered with an extensive network of caves that beckon explorers and adventurers alike. Cave exploration, or spelunking, offers a unique blend of adventure, science, and history, inviting you to step into a world…
Keep ReadingIf you're headed to Galveston for a weekend or an extended vacation, then try some of these Galveston attractions. Here's a list of Texas Outside's Top Ten Fun Things To See & Do in Galveston, Texas. You'll also find these 10 things to do and see, and more, on our interactive Galveston Map. Go Camping…
Keep ReadingIn the heart of the Lone Star State, a travel revolution is quietly unfolding. Here, the quintessential image of Texas – wide-brimmed hats, longhorns, and oil rigs – is getting a green makeover. Enter the eco dome, a symbol of sustainable living and an increasingly popular choice for travelers seeking an environmentally friendly way to…
Keep ReadingGlen Rose is a fun and quaint town that was established as a trading post in 1849. The city is located at a picturesque spot on the Paluxy River, just above its meeting with the Brazos River. We love Glen Rose and have spent a number of weekends there. Here is our list of favorite…
Keep ReadingNext time you're visiting Longview on a vacation, just passing through, or staying for a weekend, you should visit some of these Longview Museums. East Texas Oil Museum - Kilgore We have visited the East Texas Oil Museum and thought that is was very well done, interesting, and informative. Through a variety of different medium…
Keep ReadingYou’ve probably head of Athens, Greece or maybe Athens, Georgia but have you ever heard of Athens, Texas? Athens, Texas is 75 miles south east of Dallas and 36 miles south west of Tyler and it’s home for 12,710 folks and the center for lots of fun things to see and do. Athens calls itself the…
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