The Possum Kingdom Hike and Bike Trail is located on a topographical feature called Red Bird Hill. If you're looking for a great trail to follow, you should head to Possum Kingdom and check this one out. In the photo below, you can see Johnson Peak off to the right. That hill has several miles…
Keep ReadingIt's hard to beat renting a ski boat, pontoon boat, or fishing boat on Lake Conroe, or enjoying a day of lake living. Loaded with boat-up restaurants, party coves, lots of fish, and beautiful homes, the lake is a perfect getaway. If you're looking for a great vacation spot, you can't go wrong. If you're…
Keep ReadingIf you're looking for a great lake that looks and feels like two, I can't recommend Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East enough. Both lakes are small. Lake Tyler is 2,224 acres and Lake Tyler East is a little larger at 2,276 with a maximum depth of 40 feet. A small channel joins the two…
Keep ReadingGranbury is about an hour and a half southwest of Dallas and is a fun place to spend a weekend. Try to plan your weekend around any of the year-round events. You can make this a fun weekend by: Staying in a B&B, a historic house, or a hotel on Lake Granbury. Check out Inn on…
Keep ReadingThe day before Christmas Eve, our family was looking for something fun to do. One of the little ones said, "Let's play WhirlyBall!" Of course, being an old geezer, I asked, "What's WhirlyBall?" I learned that Whirlyball is "a mix of lacrosse and basketball played on a small court with bumper cars." Then, add a…
Keep ReadingWhile searching the internet for some fun things to do one weekend, my wife and I tripped across a yurt at Rainbow Hearth. I immediately called and booked a one night stay in the tree house yurt. What's a yurt? A yurt is a circular tent of felt or skins on a collapsible framework. Nomads in…
Keep ReadingWith its usually mild winter weather and fabulous culture, San Antonio, Texas is a wonderful destination for a winter getaway. It's easy to enjoy the city's year-round attractions. During the holiday season, you can also add to your getaway by including some of the special seasonal events throughout the city. The River Walk is one…
Keep ReadingIf you're looking for a lake to visit for a weekend of camping, fishing, boating, or dropping an anchor and swimming, here is a list of Texas lakes by region. Each lake has an icon on the map that contains information about the lake and links to Texas Outside's review and rating of the lake,…
Keep ReadingHouston has a ton of fun things to do, from museums and cultural activities to outdoor adventures. While these Kemah marinas aren't in Houston, they're close enough that you won't mind the short drive. Check out these awesome Kemah marinas, boat rentals, and charters. You should also check out our Kemah, Clear Lake, and Houston…
Keep ReadingHead to the Hill Country and Lake Travis for a fun-filled wet & wild weekend. Lake Travis is a huge lake with lots of good restaurants, clear water, great party coves, and much more. Check out our review of Lake Travis to learn more about the lake before you take off. You have tons of choices for…
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