Although Dallas had it's first brewery in 1857, the first biergarten was established in 1881. The first microbrewery (Reinheitsgebot Brewing Company) in the Southwest (and the sixth in the U.S.) started in 1982 when the Dallas City Council approved a zoning law that allowed breweries, wineries, and distilleries to operate within the city limits. Now,…
Keep ReadingGlen Rose is a fun and quaint town that was established as a trading post in 1849. The city is located at a picturesque spot on the Paluxy River, just above its meeting with the Brazos River. We love Glen Rose and have spent a number of weekends there. Here is our list of favorite…
Keep ReadingThe State of Texas enjoys a global reputation, and there are Texas outside trips awaiting you. Its Lone Star flag is the most recognized U.S. state flag world-wide. Texas offers four major metropolises with five major cities, each with its own special and individual personality. But Texas is big. Most of the Lone Star State…
Keep ReadingSouth of Fort Worth lies a wonderland of activity covering over 120 acres known as North Texas Jellystone Park. With over 500 places to stay, from glamping options like covered wagons and tipis, to camping spots and decked-out cabins, there is something for everyone at this park. There are Jellystone Parks all over the United…
Keep ReadingWow! Who could choose the best lake in Texas? This is a hard one to answer. Texas has 188 lakes that cover 5,000 acres or more and most are much larger. Texas claims 7,000 lakes, but most of them would not be lakes with names we would recognize. Texas is comprised of ten ecoregions designated…
Keep ReadingThe Paramount hit series "Yellowstone" has caught the winds of pop culture in its sails, and has become a household name. Starring Kevin Costner in perhaps the best role of his career, it is a modern day western drama. Yellowstone follows the Dutton family, led by John Dutton (Kevin Costner), who controls the largest contiguous…
Keep ReadingIt’s hard to beat a Texas drive-in theater! Whether you are one of those movie-goers watching a movie at a nearby drive-in theater from the front seat of your car or cozy up with blankets in the bed of your pickup, you obviously love the great outdoors with the stars above. Some drive-in movie goers…
Keep ReadingHere are some fun filled weekends adventures and getaways for you to enjoy. We did all the research and then experienced a fun Texas Outside weekend adventure and this page makes it easy for you to do the same thing. So round up the kids, friends, or significant others and hit the road for a…
Keep ReadingWe recently spent a fun weekend in Burleson and thought you might be interested in replicating some or all of it. We golfed, shopped, ate, and stayed in some very unique cottages. We had heard a lot of good things about Rustic Creek Ranch and we checked out their website and immediately booked a reservation…
Keep ReadingWhen you enter Rustic Creek Ranch and observe the spacious green areas, the unique metal animal sculptures, and the landscaping you sense that you are in for a treat. Known as "the shining star of North Texas," Rustic Creek Ranch is well deserving of it's title - this is one outstanding RV park. In 2010,…
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