Most native Texans, especially native rural Texans, would never entertain the thought that there are disadvantages to living in Texas. But, inquiring minds are asking, “What are the disadvantages of living in Texas? Certainly there are disadvantages to living anywhere, even in Texas, we suppose. The main disadvantage is the scorching hot summer heat waves…
Keep ReadingAs we were planning our winter vacation to South Padre Island, a number of people told us that we need to sign up for a cruise on a pirate ship on Laguna Madre Bay. A pirate ship! How touristy and hokey does that sound – maybe a 3 year old would enjoy it but how…
Keep ReadingAs part of a fun trip to San Antonio, we booked a helicopter tour of San Antonio with Alamo Helicopters. They offer several tours and we picked the “Alamo & More Tour” and really enjoyed it. Alamo Helicopters flies out of Stinson Municipal Airport which is the second oldest general aviation airport in continuous operation in the…
Keep ReadingTexas Governor Greg Abbott urged state lawmakers to preserve and expand the Texas State Park system during the first week of February 2023. He stated, “Yes, we want Texas to grow. “Yes, we want Texas to prosper. But we can do that while at the very same time conserving the beautiful parks that we have and…
Keep ReadingIf Lake Travis is closer or you just want to head to the Hill Country and Austin, then Lake Travis offers similar choices for a wet and wild. Lake Travis is a huge lake with lots for good restaurants, pretty clear water, good party coves, and much more - check out our review of Lake…
Keep ReadingFrom the Mayan to Aztec to Spanish to Mexican to Anglo-European to North and South American cultures, came the dishes, which culminated into many cuisines. One of the most confusing enigmas about the American cuisines is how to delineate Tex-Mex cuisine and Mexican cuisine. This quandary puzzles new immigrants to Texas. The differences between the…
Keep ReadingThe Chinati Mountains State Natural Area near the Big Bend Ranch State Park is a transitions zone between the Chihuahuan Desert lowlands and the Trans Pecos ecoregion in West Texas. This Texas natural area is way out in the middle of a desert, extremely remote, and covers almost 39,000 acres. The Chinati Mountain range is…
Keep ReadingTexas is home to a number of music museums highlighting the state’s musical pioneers with displays of photos, instruments and other memorabilia. From Irving to Corpus Christi, Schulenburg to Austin, these museums offer a deep dive into the unique musical heritage of the Lone Star State. You’ll find Texas Music Museums honoring several well known…
Keep ReadingHouston is famous for its cultural diversity, a lively arts scene, a vast literary body, and international communities. What attracts people to Houston? The Houston Ship Channel complex houses over 200 public and private facilities, is 50 miles long, and the busiest and largest sea port for ship tonnage in the U.S. Houston’s port and Hobby International Airport…
Keep ReadingSeventy years ago, almost every country in the developed world had heard the slogan from Texas, “Remember the Alamo”. That is not as true today, but most native Texans still “Remember the Alamo!” San Antonio, affectionately known as Old San Antone, is one of the most exciting cities in the U.S., home to the Alamo,…
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