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 A Fun Time In San Antonio and Spring Branch

My 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…

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The Best New (or Improved) Texas Hotels

If 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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The Best Little Cabin in Texas: Escape to the Hills & Pines of Central Texas

There is a cabin tucked away on top of a hill in Central Texas. It peeks out through lost pines where birds call to each other as they busily take care of their daily chores, and where the breeze whispers its hello through the open windows. This is the place for peace and tranquility, secluded…

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Lake Conroe Cabins, Resorts, And Rentals

Lake 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…

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A Fun Camels, Caverns, and Croquet Weekend At T Bar M Resort in New Braunfels

How 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…

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Top 10 Fun Things To Do in Fredericksburg | Ranging from Golf to Hiking to Wineries

If you find yourself running around the Hill Country in Texas looking for some fun things to do and see in Fredericksburg, Texas Outside has put together quite a list for you. These 10 top hotspots and activities in and around Fredericksburg will keep your family entertained and wanting more. Fun Outside Activities in Fredericksburg…

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Exploring Waco, Texas

Posted Categories Central Texas, Texas

Before early Texas settlers arrived, several Indian tribes roamed the land. These hunting, gathering, and warring tribes included the Tonkawa, Tawakoni, Comanche, Cherokee, and Waco Indians. By the end of the 18th century, only the Waco Indians remained. In 1837, the Texas Rangers established Fort Parker near Mexia as a temporary outpost to protect the…

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