A quick golf round on one of the best 9-hole golf courses in Texas is a great way to enjoy the great game without spending all day. In fact, sometimes a quick round on a 9-hole course is just what you need to satisfy your golfing fix. Fortunately, Texas has some of the best 9-hole…
Keep ReadingBeyond a doubt, Texas has the most widely recognizable American state flag. Seeing the Lone Star flag flying below (or even along side of) Old Glory is a truly Texan sight to see. But what does the symbolism and colors of the Texas flag actually stand for? This question asks something that is as big…
Keep ReadingTexas is home to some of the most amazing music festivals in the world. From eclectic festivals in Austin to classic favorites in Dallas and Houston, there are plenty of options to choose from for a memorable music experience. Whether you’re looking for a rock concert or an electronic dance party, a multi-day event or…
Keep ReadingFalcons are raptors, or birds of prey, in the scientific order of the genus Falco – but did you know that there are plenty of falcons in Texas? The primary reason humans interacted with falcons was to secure food. While it is impossible to date when the practice of falconry began in earth’s history, according…
Keep ReadingA Texas castle rental? That's right! A miniature castle, representative of castles in long-ago Germany and full of German medieval lore, keeps alive old world history right on the southeastern edge of Lake Livingston’s shores. Lake Livingston sits in South Texas’ Piney Woods’ region. Before Texas became the Republic of Texas in 1836, and as…
Keep ReadingAn estimated 400,000 to 500,000 alligators live in east and south Texas, and there are many Texas lakes with gators in them. Alligators are indeed hearty survivors. They have lived on earth many more millions of years than hominids. Hominids, our human ancestors, first appeared in Africa about six million years ago, according to paleoanthropologists.…
Keep ReadingTexas is quickly becoming a hub for craft spirits, with more and more and more Texas distilleries popping up throughout the Lone Star State. From the windy roads of Hill Country to the bustling port cities along the coast, Texas distilleries are producing some of the most unique and exciting spirits in the world. From…
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 ReadingTexas provides 188 lakes covering 5,000 acres or much more, and 3,700 named streams and 15 major rivers that flow for over 191,000 miles. Plus, Texas claims 7,000 lakes, some of which are so small that only wildlife enjoys them. On top of that, Texas has 367 miles of ocean coastline on the Gulf of Mexico.…
Keep ReadingThe state of Texas covers 171.901 million acres, or 268,596 square miles. Texas geography comprises ten natural ecosystems, and five major cities, each with their own unique personalities. That amount of space and diversity allows for a whole bunch of places to visit. What Is the Best Part of Texas to Vacation? The Texas Parts and Wildlife Department…
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