A quick golf round on one of the best 9-hole golf courses in Texas is a great way to enjoy the great game without spending all day. In fact, sometimes a quick round on a 9-hole course is just what you need to satisfy your golfing fix. Fortunately, Texas has some of the best 9-hole…
Keep ReadingTexas is home to some great adventures, one of which are wildlife parks. Here’s our list of the best Texas Safari and Wildlife Parks, Preserves, and Tours. Visitors will be astonished by the original and innovative way of meeting, mingling, petting and seeing wildlife at any of the safari and wildlife park in Texas which…
Keep ReadingThe Palo Pinto Mountain Range is donning a new designation—a Texas State Park'! The Texas State Park System celebrates its 100th birthday in 2023. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) purchased the first 3,300 acres of the park in 2011. It takes time and funding to develop a Texas State Park. In 2023, the current…
Keep ReadingFor many fishing enthusiasts, there's nothing more relaxing and fulfilling than spending a day on the water, waiting for the next big catch. But why limit the experience to just a day trip? Texas is home to some of the best fishing cabins in the country, providing an ideal vacation destination for people who love…
Keep ReadingHave you ever considered a Texas houseboat vacation as a way to experience the best of what the state has to offer? Texas is known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and unique outdoor activities. With over 5,000 miles of shoreline and numerous lakes, Texas is a paradise for a vacation on the water. Imagine…
Keep ReadingThe Retreat At Artesian Lakes is full of waterfront cabins, nature-filled adventures and beautiful scenery. A couple years after we moved to Dallas in 1980 we discovered Chain-O-Lakes and we loved it. It was all camping at that time and lots of lakes for fishing or swimming and plenty of trails for biking or hiking.…
Keep ReadingOn Valentine’s Day in the 1940s, over half of U.S. men bought their sweetheart’s roses grown in nurseries in Tyler, Texas. Today, America still considers Tyler the Rose Capital of America. Tyler is the hub and largest city of northeastern Texas. It lies 93 miles southeast of Dallas and 89 miles southwest of Shreveport—Tyler’s closest…
Keep ReadingBeyond a doubt, Texas has the most widely recognizable American state flag. Seeing the Lone Star flag flying below (or even along side of) Old Glory is a truly Texan sight to see. But what does the symbolism and colors of the Texas flag actually stand for? This question asks something that is as big…
Keep ReadingIf you're looking for a fishing adventure in Texas, you're in luck! The Lone Star State is home to over 100 state parks, many with some of the best fishing in the country. With its extensive coastline, numerous lakes and rivers, and diverse marine life, Texas offers anglers a wide range of fishing opportunities. Whether…
Keep ReadingFiesta San Antonio is the biggest and most festive event of the year in San Antonio, a city that never fails to impress with its richness of heritage, culture, and history. This 11-day festival is a celebration of the city's diverse cultural traditions, and it showcases these traditions through colorful parades, live music, delicious food,…
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