This weekend, we visited Lake LBJ, primarily to look for lake front property for a friend. They drug us around for 8 hours a day in the drizzle and freezing cold, looking for the ideal party house on the lake. Wow – lake front property is expensive but we did see a lot of very nice…
Keep ReadingFiesta San Antonio is the biggest and most festive event of the year in San Antonio, a city that never fails to impress with its richness of heritage, culture, and history. This 11-day festival is a celebration of the city's diverse cultural traditions, and it showcases these traditions through colorful parades, live music, delicious food,…
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 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 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 ReadingHere are some fun filled weekends adventures and getaways for you to enjoy. We did all the research and then experienced a fun Texas Outside weekend adventure and this page makes it easy for you to do the same thing. So round up the kids, friends, or significant others and hit the road for a…
Keep ReadingYou can't say you have enjoyed or experienced Texas until you have spent at least 2 hours or more on the beautiful, cool, and clear Guadalupe River. It doesn't get much better than toobing, kayaking, or rafting down the Guadalupe River with 1000's of your new found friends, on a hot day, with a tube…
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