There are few better ways to experience Texas' striking beauty than by taking to any of many Texas hiking trails in search of adventure. And what an adventure you'll have! Texas' landscape boasts some truly dramatic contradictions. From rolling plains, pretty meadows, and vast pastures to lush forests, rugged mountains, hills, winding rivers, and deep…
Keep ReadingIf you are searching for fun bicycle rides in Texas, you have come to the right place. Listed below you will have information you need for 6 of the best Texas bike rides. A short description will give you some idea of the bike ride you are interested in and a link for more information.…
Keep ReadingIf you’re a birder, you probably have your own opinion of what are the 12 most beautiful birds in Texas and you’re right because beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Here are what Cliff Shackelford, an ornithologist for Texas Parks & Wildlife, in an article in Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine considers his…
Keep ReadingTexas is home to some of the Strangest Attractions in the United States. Texas tourists just won’t find attractions like Stonehenge II to Cadillac Ranch anywhere else. These are attractions that can only be found in Texas. This article is dedicated to what we consider the strangest and oddest tourist attractions in Texas. 4 Strange…
Keep ReadingThe Trinity River rises in three principal branches: the East Fork, the Elm Fork, and the West Fork. A fourth headstream, shorter and smaller, is known as the Clear Fork. The East Fork of the Trinity River rises in central Grayson County and flows south seventy-eight miles, through central Collin, western Rockwall, eastern Dallas, and…
Keep ReadingWe love Corpus Christi because it has lots of fun things to see and do, good restaurants, great fishing, fun nightlife, great attractions, a variety of lodging, and more. Below are our comments and observations about some of the major attractions and things to see and do in Corpus during your next visit or vacation…
Keep ReadingAustin is full of outdoors opportunities, from hiking to biking, paddling, swimming and more. You may know about Zilker Park or the Barton Creek Greenbelt, but there are a lot more parks to enjoy in Austin. Here are 8 parks that you may not know about. These parks offer everything from hiking to picnicking to…
Keep ReadingSports are larger than life in Texas, and we have our fair share of sports teams. Don't miss out on any of the exciting entertainment options that live sporting events can bring you. Grab a hot dog at a baseball game, or join in on a soccer chant – this article is for you, the…
Keep ReadingWhen we say "everything is bigger in Texas," it's a cliche but it's also based in reality. Of the 20 largest city parks in America, Texas alone has 5. This list might surprise you, because they vary in terrain and distance quite a bit, and Austin is not on this list. From the mountains to…
Keep ReadingWith its warm weather and wide-open landscape, there are some fantastic Texas race tracks to experience. The Lone Star State offers the perfect environment for the amateur to pro racing adventures. Racing fans and spectators love to gather alongside the great racetracks and speedways to enjoy the fun. You can find the number of racetracks…
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