New Braunfels, the "City of Prince", was founded on the Comal River on March 21, 1845 by a German Nobleman. Successful farming, ranching, and abundant water contributed to the early prosperity of the settlement. The founding had a major impact on opening West Texas to a civilized economy. The many artisans and craftsmen among the…
Keep Reading"Hey Bro, it's my birthday - let's go have some fun on the Guadalupe River!" It didn't take me long to make some calls and reservations, load the motorhome, hook up the Jeep, and hit the road for a fun extended weekend on the Guadalupe River. We can't resist Gruene, so the first stop was…
Keep ReadingThis weekend we spent the weekend on Lake Ray Hubbard. We hadn't been to Ray Hubbard since 1982 and we were pleasantly surprised. Ray Hubbard turned out to be a fun lake. You can read the Lake Ray Hubbard review here. We started Saturday afternoon by launching at Robertson Park and headed under the I-30…
Keep ReadingIn the heart of West Texas, nestled between the vast desert landscapes and oil fields, lie twin cities - Midland and Odessa. Rich in history, culture, and brimming with unique attractions, these cities offer a blend of activities that cater to all kinds of adventurers. From exploring the cosmos at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum…
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…
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