Grapevine, Texas is loaded with attractions and fun things to see and do on a fun weekend or vacation. Here is Texas Outside's list of our favorite Top 10 fun things to see and do in this DFW Metroplex suburb. Get Outside Go Golfing - Grapevine has two fantastic golf courses. Grapevine Municipal is a city-owned…
Keep ReadingCorpus Christi is a fantastic place to vacation or spend a fun weekend. You'll find lots of attraction, events, and fun things to see and do in Corpus Christi. Here is our list of the Top Ten Things To Do In Corpus: Hit the Beach In Corpus Christi Get Some Beach Time - You've got lots…
Keep ReadingTravels with Grandma... Preserving the stories, legends & history of Texas for generations to come... Hi! Welcome back! Sunday was a beautiful day, so the wide open road called my name. After a trip to church, I packed the camera and headed out. Travel direction: South on Hwy 144, then east on Hwy 67. About…
Keep ReadingI took my family to Dallas to watch my grandkids play summer sporting events (a swim meet and baseball). We spent a good part of the weekend enjoying some kids attractions and activities in Frisco and Plano. Frisco is loaded with fun things for kids to do ranging from excellent bike trails to Frisbee golf and…
Keep ReadingDuring a visit to play some golf in the Rio Grande Valley, and to escape the cold and rain from North Texas (which didn't work!), my wife and I played the Tony Butler Golf Course in Harlingen after a long night of drenching rain. The rain was badly needed, but it made playing Tony Butler…
Keep ReadingBefore 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…
Keep ReadingIn December 2006, my family and I got a chance to explore Austin, Texas. We took the weekend off to hit some of our favorite Austin sites, review Lone Star RV Park, stay at a friend's ranch, and golf at Lakeway. First, we stayed in Lone Star RV Park, which is about 10 miles south…
Keep ReadingRockport offers lots of fun things to see and do. Stick around and read Texas Outside's list of Top Ten Favorite Things To See and Do In Rockport: 4 Natural Things To Do in Rockport, Texas If you enjoy being in and around nature, you'll love Rockport. There are plenty of natural things to do…
Keep ReadingMy family decided to head to Dripping Springs for four days and someone recommended that we stay at The Alexander At Creek Road. After checking out their website, reading some reviews, and seeing their motto, we called and booked a two-day stay. We loved it. The owners are great folks, and the lodging is unique,…
Keep ReadingMy family and I love Corpus Christi. It is one of our favorite Texas cities to spend a weekend, a vacation, or a few days playing. Corpus is loaded with good lodging, great restaurants, several RV parks, and a fun nightlife. You'll also find several interesting attractions and lots to see and do in and…
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