My family and I are outdoor enthusiasts, but when it is 100 degrees in the shade, it's time to start looking for some indoor activities. That's how we discovered PINSTACK. What is PINSTACK? PINSTACK is a 50,000-square-foot entertainment complex loaded with fun things do, plus two full-service bars and a new American Bistro. As soon as…
Keep ReadingHow can you beat a weekend adventure that includes camels, caverns, and croquet in the Texas Hill Country? It sounded like fun, so family and I packed our safari hats, added a flashlight, grabbed some sporting gear, and headed to T Bar M Resort in New Braunfels for a fun weekend. Starting the Weekend With a Round…
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 ReadingIf you're looking for a great place to spend a weekend golfing, enjoy one of the best lakes in Texas, and stay at an excellent resort, then this article is dedicated to you. Let's talk about golf at Lake Conroe. La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa La Torretta closed in 2019 and reopened in 2020…
Keep ReadingTravels with Grandma... Preserving the stories, legends & history of Texas for generations to come... Hi! Welcome back! Sunday was a beautiful day, so the wide open road called my name. After a trip to church, I packed the camera and headed out. Travel direction: South on Hwy 144, then east on Hwy 67. About…
Keep ReadingI took my family to Dallas to watch my grandkids play summer sporting events (a swim meet and baseball). We spent a good part of the weekend enjoying some kids attractions and activities in Frisco and Plano. Frisco is loaded with fun things for kids to do ranging from excellent bike trails to Frisbee golf and…
Keep ReadingIn December 2006, my family and I got a chance to explore Austin, Texas. We took the weekend off to hit some of our favorite Austin sites, review Lone Star RV Park, stay at a friend's ranch, and golf at Lakeway. First, we stayed in Lone Star RV Park, which is about 10 miles south…
Keep ReadingMy family decided to head to Dripping Springs for four days and someone recommended that we stay at The Alexander At Creek Road. After checking out their website, reading some reviews, and seeing their motto, we called and booked a two-day stay. We loved it. The owners are great folks, and the lodging is unique,…
Keep ReadingMy family and I love Corpus Christi. It is one of our favorite Texas cities to spend a weekend, a vacation, or a few days playing. Corpus is loaded with good lodging, great restaurants, several RV parks, and a fun nightlife. You'll also find several interesting attractions and lots to see and do in and…
Keep ReadingI've always thought of Waco as a fast food stop on I-35 on my way to or from Dallas or Austin. Of course, I knew it was home to Baylor University, President George W. Bush's Ranch, and the Branch Davidians. Still, when I spent a weekend in Waco, I found it was much more than…
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