How can you beat a weekend camping at a Texas State Park and playing a round of golf. There are only three Texas State Parks with golf courses and two more have miniature golf or disc golf. However, most State Parks are close to some great golf courses and we’ll include those on this list. Grab…
Keep ReadingWow! Who could choose the best lake in Texas? This is a hard one to answer. Texas has 188 lakes that cover 5,000 acres or more and most are much larger. Texas claims 7,000 lakes, but most of them would not be lakes with names we would recognize. Texas is comprised of ten ecoregions designated…
Keep ReadingIt is no doubt that Texas has some towns with outlandish and strange names. As far as Texas culture goes, Gun Barrel City, Point Blank, and Spur, Texas, are not such strange names. Texas ended up with some stranger names than those two, so we took a look at them and why they ended up…
Keep ReadingTexas provides 188 lakes covering 5,000 acres or much more, and 3,700 named streams and 15 major rivers that flow for over 191,000 miles. Plus, Texas claims 7,000 lakes, some of which are so small that only wildlife enjoys them. On top of that, Texas has 367 miles of ocean coastline on the Gulf of Mexico.…
Keep ReadingWhen it comes to rodeos, there is no place like Texas. From small-town rodeos to the internationally known Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Texas offers something for everyone.scape verse Whether you are looking for a relaxing weekend getaway or a thrilling adventure, a Texas rodeo is sure to fit the bill. Rodeos are like apple…
Keep ReadingIf you are thinking about planning a romantic getaway in Texas, and you’ll find some of the best romantic getaways in the Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio areas right here. Surprise your special someone with an unforgettable romantic getaway. We have curated a list of some of the most unique romantic getaways…
Keep ReadingAs of January 3, 2023, and according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 46.26% of the lower 48 states are in drought. This means that surface water levels are lower than usual. In the winter months, drought conditions lessen because of seasonally cooler temperatures and dormant vegetation. What does this mean for Texas lakes? In Texas,…
Keep ReadingIf you like two stepping, the Cotton-Eyed Joe, the Texas shuffle, Boot Scootin' Boogie or just some good Texas music, then you need to check out these Texas dance halls and honky tonks. Some are way out in the country next to cow pastures and cornfields and past cattle guards and others are within the…
Keep ReadingThe Paramount hit series "Yellowstone" has caught the winds of pop culture in its sails, and has become a household name. Starring Kevin Costner in perhaps the best role of his career, it is a modern day western drama. Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by John Dutton (Kevin Costner), who controls the largest contiguous…
Keep ReadingTexas has been chosen by many filmmakers for good reason. From breathtaking scenery and ever changing landscape to the real and fictional heroes, Texas has it all. We have listed below many of the film locations that you can visit. Texas State Railroad Palestine, Texas Rough Riders (1997) with Tom Berenger and Sam Elliot An…
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