What a fun weekend with camping, live music, two rounds of golf, some good food, and a dip in Krause Springs! I got Larry Joe Taylor's newsletter, which said he was going to be at Poodies on Sunday night. So, we made some phone calls, packed the motorhome, loaded the clubs into the Jeep, hooked…
Keep ReadingDell Diamond - Round Rock, TX If you love baseball, this weekend adventure is a must for you. Gather the family, a bunch of relatives, your church group, business associates, or your best friends and call Dell Diamond. Reserve one of their group outing areas. Nothing's more fun than spending time with friends or family at…
Keep ReadingIf you're looking for a great Stay & Play package, try the Columbia Lakes Resort and Country Club. Wake up, grab a donut and cup of coffee, put on your golf shoes, and hop on your golf cart. Take a one-minute ride to the first tee box. Then play a very good golf course. It…
Keep ReadingSomeone told us that we can't miss this year's Wurstfest in New Braunfels. So, my wife and I headed to New Braunfels in November to check it out. We had a fantastic time … golf at the Bandit, some great food, lots of music, and too much beer. Wurstfest: Golf Stay & Play at The…
Keep ReadingGranbury is about an hour and a half southwest of Dallas and is a fun place to spend a weekend. Try to plan your weekend around any of the year-round events. You can make this a fun weekend by: Staying in a B&B, a historic house, or a hotel on Lake Granbury. Check out Inn on…
Keep ReadingWhile searching the internet for some fun things to do one weekend, my wife and I tripped across a yurt at Rainbow Hearth. I immediately called and booked a one night stay in the tree house yurt. What's a yurt? A yurt is a circular tent of felt or skins on a collapsible framework. Nomads in…
Keep ReadingHead to the Hill Country and Lake Travis for a fun-filled wet & wild weekend. Lake Travis is a huge lake with lots of good restaurants, clear water, great party coves, and much more. Check out our review of Lake Travis to learn more about the lake before you take off. You have tons of choices for…
Keep ReadingSomeone told me about Christmas on the Island, so my wife and I went to Seguin, Texas for a weekend last Christmas to check it out. Once we made plans, we booked a stay for a couple of nights in one of the unique tipis at Geronimo Creek Retreat. We didn't want to waste any…
Keep ReadingLooking for some unique outdoor lodging? Try some of these tipis & glamping trips. 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. Despite being outdoors, they come with awesome amenities such as…
Keep ReadingFor the last 10 years, my family and one other family have headed out of town on Tuesday night to spend Thanksgiving weekend camping. This year, we spent Thanksgiving in Galveston. We selected Galveston because of its great weather, beach camping, and the fun things to see and do. Since Galveston State Park was full,…
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