On a rainy, cold, and windy day, my family needed to find something to do inside. Luckily, we found the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg. The museum features very interesting and unique exhibits on the history of the Rio Grande Valley as well as the rest of South Texas and Northern Mexico. You'll take a…
Keep ReadingTravels with Grandma... Preserving the stories, legends & history of Texas for generations to come... Today We're Cruisin' Clifton Hi! This is Grandma. I hope you've had a good week and I'm glad to see you are back. Today, we're going to Clifton, Texas. I was thinking that some of my favorite family stories have…
Keep ReadingMy wife and I decided to do something different for an anniversary. It wasn't a stay at some expensive hotel, dinner with a glass of champagne, or a movie with popcorn. We've done all of those over the years! Instead, we booked a zip & stay vacation. I'd heard some good things about Cedar Mountain Lodge,…
Keep ReadingMy 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…
Keep ReadingIf 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…
Keep ReadingThere 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…
Keep ReadingIf you're looking to rent a pontoon boat, paddle boat, kayak, or canoe on Lake Bridgeport, there are plenty of places to go. This lake is a fantastic lake for skiing, sightseeing, fishing, or enjoying some time on the water. So, what are you waiting for? Pick up the phone and book an RV site…
Keep ReadingWhether you're headed to East, West, South, or North Texas, these Texas Regional maps will help you find some fun things to see and do. Options range from campgrounds to museums and zoos to golf courses. Find the region you want to explore and dive in! Central Texas Fun Things to See and Do Central…
Keep ReadingIf you've never experienced the Galveston Mardi Gras, you're in for a sweet treat. Imagine: Both sides of the streets lined with fun-loving crowds having a good time; The sound of music (rock, country, reggae, and more) coming from all directions; A wide variety of colorful and interesting costumes parading up and down the street;…
Keep ReadingDuring a visit to San Antonio, since we couldn't play golf due to the weather and needed to get out of the camper, we decided to visit the Witte Museum and the South Texas Heritage Center. We're glad we did. The Witte Museum has something for everyone from 5 to 95. The South Texas Heritage…
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