We decided to head east for a change and explore Tyler and Lake Palestine. On the way through Tyler, we had dinner at Mercados. It was recommended by a couple of different people. We had a good margarita and okay traditional Mexican fare. We spent Thursday and Friday night in one of the lodge rooms…
Keep ReadingThe mid-February forecast called for 70 degrees with sunny skies. That means "hit the road, play some golf, and find new fun bars and restaurants in New Braunfels." With set two golf tee times, booked an RV site, and found some bars and restaurants in New Braunfels. It's now one of our favorite Texas cities.…
Keep ReadingFor no better reason than it was time to get together and party, our Dallas daughter and her family joined Mr. and Mrs. Texas Outside at our Austin daughter's house. Austin is home to two family dogs and three grand kids! My Dallas daughter has an 8- and a 12-year-old. The Dallas group arrived late but…
Keep ReadingWhile going through my 200 morning emails, I almost deleted one I thought was going to tell me a deceased Arab general left me $1.5 million. Instead, it said, "We'd like to invite you to visit Laredo, stay in a nice hotel, and review the Max Golf Course." Since it didn't ask for my social…
Keep ReadingSome good friends invited us to spend the weekend with them at their lake house on Lake LBJ. It's one of our favorite Texas lakes. That's why it took us a millisecond to ask, "What time should we be there?" In no time, the car was loaded with beer, golf clubs, swim suits, and games. Delaware…
Keep ReadingAs part of a golf vacation to Tucson, Scottsdale, and Palm Springs, my family stayed at We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center. The stay included a fantastic round of golf, some excellent food, a comfortable room, and a winning streak in the casino! We-Ko-Pa Resort is a AAA Four Diamond resort. It's located on 40-square-miles of Fort McDowell…
Keep ReadingMy family and I returned from a fun weekend adventure in San Antonio and Spring Branch. We golfed, listened to music and camped in a couple of good RV parks. Plus, we explored a cool entertainment district, swam in the Guadalupe River, and ate and drank way too much! Parking at Admiralty RV Resort We…
Keep ReadingLake Conroe is a perfect place to spend the weekend fishing, boating, swimming, or just relaxing. These cabins, resorts, and rentals provide all the necessities you'll need for a weekend or longer. And the lake offers lots of fun things to see and do. Check out the Resource Guide below to learn more. Find a…
Keep ReadingWith a full tummy, my family and I drove to Open Air Resorts in Spicewood to spend the night in an Airstream. What a fun glamping and golfing weekend. Built in 2019, Open Air Resorts is a fine RV resort. Campsites include RV and tent sites, Airstream and tiny homes for glamping. Plus, there are…
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…
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