If people want to skip learning about the most pivotal moment in Texas history, they could watch what history critics say is the most accurate and historically correct movie, The Alamo, with Dennis Quaid and Billy Bob Thornton (2004). The siege of the Alamo began the Texas War for Independence, also called the Texas Revolution.…
Keep ReadingIt was spring break and time to get out of town. So, we loaded the camper, made sure the bikes were still attached to the Jeep bike rack, and headed south towards San Antonio for a spring break vacation. Funny, but the bikes had been on that rack all winter and were screaming to be…
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 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…
Keep ReadingIt's your wedding day and you'd like to get married at a Texas wedding venue that offers lodging. What do you do? Check out this list of Texas wedding venues with lodging. Here is Texas Outside's list of the best Texas wedding and event facilities with lodging on site. You and your guests stay overnight…
Keep ReadingLet me tell you about the fun weekend of camping, flying, and golf in San Antonio. We stayed at a $10 million luxury RV resort. We also played a couple of rounds of golf and received a massage. The top of the weekend, however, was and seeing the sights of San Antonio from a helicopter.…
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 ReadingTexas is full of thrill seekers. If you're looking for Texas thrill-seeker attractions, then look no further. We've got a list for you. People are always looking for fun things for the young ones to do, whether it is summer vacation, a winter break, or a weekend adventure. The following list of Texas thrill-seeker attractions…
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…
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