It is no doubt that Texas has some towns with outlandish and strange names. As far as Texas culture goes, Gun Barrel City, Point Blank, and Spur, Texas, are not such strange names. Texas ended up with some stranger names than those two, so we took a look at them and why they ended up…
Keep ReadingIf you like two stepping, the Cotton-Eyed Joe, the Texas shuffle, Boot Scootin' Boogie or just some good Texas music, then you need to check out these Texas dance halls and honky tonks. Some are way out in the country next to cow pastures and cornfields and past cattle guards and others are within the…
Keep ReadingThe Paramount hit series "Yellowstone" has caught the winds of pop culture in its sails, and has become a household name. Starring Kevin Costner in perhaps the best role of his career, it is a modern day western drama. Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by John Dutton (Kevin Costner), who controls the largest contiguous…
Keep ReadingTexas has been chosen by many filmmakers for good reason. From breathtaking scenery and ever changing landscape to the real and fictional heroes, Texas has it all. We have listed below many of the film locations that you can visit. Texas State Railroad Palestine, Texas Rough Riders (1997) with Tom Berenger and Sam Elliot An…
Keep ReadingIf you like outdoor activities, then the Big Bend area has no shortage of adventure and exploration waiting for you. Mountains, canyons, plains, gorges and rivers reach into the far remote corners of our state, and the sunrises and sunsets paint the far West Texas landscape with breathtaking beauty. Here are some of our favorite…
Keep ReadingIf you are searching for fun bicycle rides in Texas, you have come to the right place. Listed below you will have information you need for 6 of the best Texas bike rides. A short description will give you some idea of the bike ride you are interested in and a link for more information.…
Keep ReadingIf you’re a birder, you probably have your own opinion of what are the 12 most beautiful birds in Texas and you’re right because beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Here are what Cliff Shackelford, an ornithologist for Texas Parks & Wildlife, in an article in Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine considers his…
Keep ReadingTexas is home to some of the Strangest Attractions in the United States. Texas tourists just won’t find attractions like Stonehenge II to Cadillac Ranch anywhere else. These are attractions that can only be found in Texas. This article is dedicated to what we consider the strangest and oddest tourist attractions in Texas. 4 Strange…
Keep ReadingThe Trinity River rises in three principal branches: the East Fork, the Elm Fork, and the West Fork. A fourth headstream, shorter and smaller, is known as the Clear Fork. The East Fork of the Trinity River rises in central Grayson County and flows south seventy-eight miles, through central Collin, western Rockwall, eastern Dallas, and…
Keep ReadingWhen you think of canyons, your first thought may be epic postcard-worthy canyons like the Grand Canyon in Arizona or Bryce Canyon in Utah. There is no doubt that those are some beautiful canyons, but you can enjoy canyon exploration right here in Texas. So if you’re looking for some canyons in Texas where you…
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