Lady Bird Lake holds a special place in Austin hearts. We have to go back to the 1970s to find that Texas' population grew more than twice as fast as the national average during the 1970s. And we go even further back to President Kennedy’s assassination and the power of Lyndon Baines Johnson’s (LBJ) presidency…
Keep ReadingSet against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty, Hamilton Pool is a Texas gem that has been attracting visitors from all over the world. Located just a short drive from Austin, this natural swimming pool is a must-visit destination for any nature lover or outdoor enthusiast. Known for its crystal-clear waters, dramatic limestone cliffs, and…
Keep ReadingDuring our stay at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort, my wife and I played 36 holes of golf, hiked some trails up the rolling hills, and rode bikes. After two days, I was tired, sore, and ready for a massage at PuresolSpa & Salt Cave, located across the yard from our resort room. On the last morning, we…
Keep ReadingOn a hot summer day in Texas, it's hard to beat a day zooming down several slides into a pool of water. Well, unless you take several laps around a lazy river. You can also bounce in a tube in a wave pool or lounge under a cabana with shaved ice. That's what my family…
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 ReadingIt was spring break and time to get out of town. So, we loaded the camper, made sure the bikes were still attached to the Jeep bike rack, and headed south towards San Antonio for a spring break vacation. Funny, but the bikes had been on that rack all winter and were screaming to be…
Keep ReadingMy family and I had a great weekend in Fredericksburg, Texas. We drank lots of good wine at some of the local wineries, heard some excellent live music at several different venues, hiked to the top of Enchanted Rock, and ate some good food. The weekend started with our grandson's first tackle football game (I…
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 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 ReadingIf you're looking for a great hotel to stay in for your Texas weekend getaway, here's a list of the best Texas hotels. You want a hotel to be your all-in destination. You don't want to leave it, so you are not concerned about proximity to a major metropolitan area, but you do want all…
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