If 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 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 ReadingIf you're looking for a great place to spend a weekend golfing, enjoy one of the best lakes in Texas, and stay at an excellent resort, then this article is dedicated to you. Let's talk about golf at Lake Conroe. La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa La Torretta closed in 2019 and reopened in 2020…
Keep ReadingOn a cold 43-degree windy and drizzly day, we sat in the RV wishing we were on a warm island in the Caribbean. We were actually on vacation in South Padre Island. It was just a few days after Christmas, and my daughter suggested we go to Schlitterbahn Waterpark. What in the world was she thinking?…
Keep ReadingDuring a visit to play some golf in the Rio Grande Valley, and to escape the cold and rain from North Texas (which didn't work!), my wife and I played the Tony Butler Golf Course in Harlingen after a long night of drenching rain. The rain was badly needed, but it made playing Tony Butler…
Keep ReadingRockport offers lots of fun things to see and do. Stick around and read Texas Outside's list of Top Ten Favorite Things To See and Do In Rockport: 4 Natural Things To Do in Rockport, Texas If you enjoy being in and around nature, you'll love Rockport. There are plenty of natural things to do…
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 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 ReadingScientific institutions and conservation groups have come to the Texas coast over the years to build laboratories, preserves, rescues, and aquariums for studying and protecting the diverse wildlife. Many beach lovers want to educate themselves about how they can protect this beautiful area. Below, you'll find a list of those institutions where you can enjoy…
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