Public land is a national treasure. Whether you like to go backpacking, camping, day-tripping, exploring, hunting or just experiencing the great outdoors in your own way, public spaces are vitally important to the enjoyment of nature. However, public land in Texas is a disjointed patchwork that is challenging to find and access. There are many…
Keep ReadingStrawn, Texas, opens into Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, where the park’s centerpiece is Tucker Lake. Texas established its relatively new Palo Pinto Mountains State Park in 2011. Clear spring water feeds the 90-acre Tucker Lake surrounded by white sand beaches and a diversity of wildlife and flora, and live oak, mesquite, cedar elms, and…
Keep ReadingThe mid-February forecast called for 70 degrees with sunny skies. That means "hit the road, play some golf, and find new fun bars and restaurants in New Braunfels." With set two golf tee times, booked an RV site, and found some bars and restaurants in New Braunfels. It's now one of our favorite Texas cities.…
Keep ReadingLoad up the bikes, pack the bags, and get ready for a fun weekend exploring west Fort Worth. We are going to park the car or RV and explore by bike. The bike path is appropriate for all ages. It's wide, flat, and paved for just about everywhere we are going. So, pack appropriately and…
Keep ReadingWith a full tummy, my family and I drove to Open Air Resorts in Spicewood to spend the night in an Airstream. What a fun glamping and golfing weekend. Built in 2019, Open Air Resorts is a fine RV resort. Campsites include RV and tent sites, Airstream and tiny homes for glamping. Plus, there are…
Keep ReadingLake Texoma has a variety of waterfront and vacation lodging. It's also a fantastic lake to spend a weekend or longer. As one of the largest and prettiest lakes in Texas, there's more than 89,000 acres of water. Plus, you'll find 580 miles of shoreline. The lake is the second largest lake in Texas and…
Keep ReadingHouston, Texas is loaded with fun things to do and see on a vacation or a weekend getaway. If you're traveling to Space City, here is the Texas Outside list of favorite things to do while in town. Visit a Museum The City of Syrup has an abundance of museums, from the absurd to fine…
Keep ReadingIf you find yourself running around the Hill Country in Texas looking for some fun things to do and see in Fredericksburg, Texas Outside has put together quite a list for you. These 10 top hotspots and activities in and around Fredericksburg will keep your family entertained and wanting more. Fun Outside Activities in Fredericksburg…
Keep ReadingGrapevine, Texas is loaded with attractions and fun things to see and do on a fun weekend or vacation. Here is Texas Outside's list of our favorite Top 10 fun things to see and do in this DFW Metroplex suburb. Get Outside Go Golfing - Grapevine has two fantastic golf courses. Grapevine Municipal is a city-owned…
Keep ReadingVisit Abilene, the defining city of West Texas. Alive and well, the frontier spirit here applies to discovery, development, and creativity. If you're looking for fun things to do in Abilene, we've got the perfect list for you. Abilene is in a central location. It's just 150 miles west of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and…
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