If you are planning a waterfront getaway, then check out Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe – the ultimate lakefront paradise! Located in Montgomery County and just an hour north of Houston, visitors can enjoy all that this beautiful lake has to offer. From fishing and tubing to swimming, sailing, and kayaking, there's no shortage…
Keep ReadingAn estimated 400,000 to 500,000 alligators live in east and south Texas, and there are many Texas lakes with gators in them. Alligators are indeed hearty survivors. They have lived on earth many more millions of years than hominids. Hominids, our human ancestors, first appeared in Africa about six million years ago, according to paleoanthropologists.…
Keep ReadingTexas is quickly becoming a hub for craft spirits, with more and more and more Texas distilleries popping up throughout the Lone Star State. From the windy roads of Hill Country to the bustling port cities along the coast, Texas distilleries are producing some of the most unique and exciting spirits in the world. From…
Keep ReadingLooking for some unique outdoor lodging for a glamping trip – try these safari and luxury tents, tipis, or eco domes. Organized glamping trips feature all of the exposure to the great outdoors as traditional camping trips, without the bugs, wild animals, sudden storms, leaking tents, smelly sleeping bags, and questionable food but with amenities…
Keep ReadingHow 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…
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