The state of Texas covers 171.901 million acres, or 268,596 square miles. Texas geography comprises ten natural ecosystems, and five major cities, each with their own unique personalities. That amount of space and diversity allows for a whole bunch of places to visit. What Is the Best Part of Texas to Vacation? The Texas Parts and Wildlife Department…
Keep ReadingWhen vacation season is approaching, it is time to start planning your next trip. There is no better way to rejuvenate yourself than to spend a few days or even a week at a new, cozy B&B that is close to all sorts of attractions and recreational activities. If you are planning a weekend getaway,…
Keep ReadingIt’s hard to beat a vacation in the Texas Hill Country because there is so much to see and do – everything from airborne activities to camping and caves to golf and go carts to wineries and wildlife parks. The hardest part of a vacation in the Hill Country is trying to decide what do…
Keep ReadingThe Woodlands, Texas is a fun place to spend a weekend with lots of options for things to do including excellent golf, upscale shopping, lakes and boating, kayaking, biking, and much more. Along I-45 just north of Houston, The Woodlands is easy to get to from just about anywhere in Texas. The weekend is focused…
Keep ReadingTexas is full of eclectic and unforgettable places to stay, and treehouses are no exception. Why stay at a boring hotel next to the freeway when you can be sleeping in a treehouse? Wake up in sprawling trees out in the quiet countryside, with the birds, bees and scenic views. Relaxing on a deck in…
Keep ReadingThis cool and overcast weekend was spent exploring some of the Bavarian Hill Country which may be a Texas Outside coined name, but to us the Bavarian Hill Country includes the hills and country around New Braunfels, San Marcos, Wimberly, Fredericksburg, and Gruene. December is not the best time to go exploring the Bavarian Hill…
Keep ReadingFor the last few years, every August, usually the third weekend, we head to Eagle Mountain Lake for the annual Tie Up. We started this weekend a little early by spending Thursday evening at Love & War in Texas (Plano) for the start of the Shiner Rising Star Contest. This is similar to a battle…
Keep ReadingAt the tail end of spring break we met our Dallas daughter and her family in Waco for a fun weekend of camping, biking, and checking out some special events that weekend. We started the weekend with an excellent chicken dinner that I cooked which got rave reviews -I don’t often get that and I strutted…
Keep ReadingIf you like to fish, play on the beach, enjoy lively nightlife, or just need a new place to explore for a weekend, than pack up the bags, we're going to Port Aransas - also known as Port A. Round up your family or some friends and load up the poles, the beach chairs, your…
Keep ReadingKerrville is a perfect spot for a weekend, staycation, or longer getaway and here is a list of rental cabins or cottages in Kerrville. Kerrville is loaded with outstanding restaurants, fun nightlife, quaint shops and boutiques, museums, fishing, golf courses, biking, kayaking, and lots more fun things to see and do. Here is our list…
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