Prepare yourself for an exciting journey that will take us beyond the familiar routes and deep into the heart of the Lone Star State. Today, we're uncovering the secret rivers across Texas. We'll venture to the untouched banks of the James River, delve into the serene allure of the Pease River, immerse ourselves in the…
Keep ReadingToday we are off to Mineral Wells. What a surprise this sleepy little town turned out to be. When I first decided to go today, I really planned on just passing through. What I found, kept me there for most of the day, and wanting to go back for more. Mineral Wells Hot Springs At…
Keep ReadingIt doesn't get much better than spending some time in the Big Bend area and we didn't need to ponder very long about another trip to Big Bend after hearing about Ten Bits Ranch Cowboy Inn, the grand opening of Black Jack's Crossing Golf Course, and a two day music festival with one of our…
Keep ReadingIf you pick Lake Lewisville check out this review of Lewisville Lake for this wet and wild weekend and if you want to make this a weekend trip, then book a hotel in The Colony or Lewisville - here are some choices for Lewisville. Or If you like camping, call Hickory Creek Campground which is…
Keep ReadingMost native Texans, especially native rural Texans, would never entertain the thought that there are disadvantages to living in Texas. But, inquiring minds are asking, “What are the disadvantages of living in Texas? Certainly there are disadvantages to living anywhere, even in Texas, we suppose. The main disadvantage is the scorching hot summer heat waves…
Keep ReadingAs we were planning our winter vacation to South Padre Island, a number of people told us that we need to sign up for a cruise on a pirate ship on Laguna Madre Bay. A pirate ship! How touristy and hokey does that sound – maybe a 3 year old would enjoy it but how…
Keep ReadingAs part of a fun trip to San Antonio, we booked a helicopter tour of San Antonio with Alamo Helicopters. They offer several tours and we picked the “Alamo & More Tour” and really enjoyed it. Alamo Helicopters flies out of Stinson Municipal Airport which is the second oldest general aviation airport in continuous operation in the…
Keep ReadingTexas offers some wonderful lakes and rivers for kayaking, plus canoeing and paddle boarding. Texas Outside wishes to highlight some special kayaking journeys in Texas. While kayaking expert white water spots offers extreme kayaking and effective workouts, kayaking and paddling also can offer a relaxing and non-strenuous experience that takes you much closer to aquamarine…
Keep ReadingSan Antonio is a perfect place to enjoy a golfing vacation – good weather year round (ok, it’s a little hot in the summer), plenty of options for lodging, tons of fun things to see and do, great restaurants, good shopping, and plenty of nightlife choices, and most important, excellent options for golfers of all…
Keep ReadingToday’s Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeos must include calf roping, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and steer wrestling. Optional events are steer roping and team roping. In Texas rodeos there are two main types of competition – Roughstock and Timed Events. In Roughstock events a contestant must stay on the animal for eight…
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