San Antonio is a perfect place to enjoy a golfing vacation – good weather year round (ok, it’s a little hot in the summer), plenty of options for lodging, tons of fun things to see and do, great restaurants, good shopping, and plenty of nightlife choices, and most important, excellent options for golfers of all…
Keep ReadingHouston is famous for its cultural diversity, a lively arts scene, a vast literary body, and international communities. What attracts people to Houston? The Houston Ship Channel complex houses over 200 public and private facilities, is 50 miles long, and the busiest and largest sea port for ship tonnage in the U.S. Houston’s port and Hobby International Airport…
Keep ReadingSeventy years ago, almost every country in the developed world had heard the slogan from Texas, “Remember the Alamo”. That is not as true today, but most native Texans still “Remember the Alamo!” San Antonio, affectionately known as Old San Antone, is one of the most exciting cities in the U.S., home to the Alamo,…
Keep ReadingDallas is “the” city for young people to gravitate to from all over rural Central, North, and West Texas, plus Oklahoma, and has been for over 100 years or more. The city of Dallas offers a wide spectrum of employment opportunities, entertainment, natural attractions nearby, and the largest park system in the U.S. Dallas’ population…
Keep ReadingThe Guadalupe River runs for 230-miles, and is one of the tubing favorites for Texans. It rises up in two forks before converging into Guadalupe River proper where the two forks meet. Its North Fork’s headwaters are four miles from the Real-Kerr county line south of SH 41. Its South Fork’s headwaters are three miles…
Keep ReadingIt doesn’t get much better than a great weekend playing and partying on Possum Kingdom Lake. Possum Kingdom Lake is one of our favorite Texas lakes. It is very scenic with clear deep water and beautiful homes along the shore and on the high towering bluffs. There is good camping and lodging, a couple restaurants,…
Keep ReadingIf you love B&Bs, quaint small historic towns, good food, excellent Texas music, antique shopping, tubin’ the river, and friendly people, then pack your bags and head to Gruene Texas for a fun weekend or longer. The main reason for us heading to Gruene, besides getting out Dodge for a weekend, was to check out…
Keep ReadingThe State of Texas enjoys a global reputation, and there are Texas outside trips awaiting you. Its Lone Star flag is the most recognized U.S. state flag world-wide. Texas offers four major metropolises with five major cities, each with its own special and individual personality. But Texas is big. Most of the Lone Star State…
Keep ReadingSouth of Fort Worth lies a wonderland of activity covering over 120 acres known as North Texas Jellystone Park. With over 500 places to stay, from glamping options like covered wagons and tipis, to camping spots and decked-out cabins, there is something for everyone at this park. There are Jellystone Parks all over the United…
Keep ReadingIf you like any combination of great food, outstanding music, quaint and unique shops, wineries, museums, art galleries, golf, bed and breakfasts, biergardens, hiking or biking then you need to spend a weekend or vacation in Fredericksburg, Texas. This historic Texas gem is located in the Texas Hill Country. It is loaded with lots of…
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