The regions surrounding Austin teem with activities and attractions, festivals, natural beauty, rich culture, and quaint small towns and communities. This article explores attractions and activities outside of the dynamic city limits of Austin, Texas.On your next visit to Austin, you may find it fun and entertaining to visit at least some of these attractions…
Keep ReadingImagine a weekend filled with thrilling adventures, breathtaking scenery, and delicious food, all set in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. Palo Duro Canyon, often called the "Grand Canyon of Texas," is a destination that promises all this and more. Just picture it: starting your day with a hike through the stunning canyon trails, followed…
Keep ReadingNestled along the northeast border of the Rio Grande River in far West Texas, Big Bend National Park is a heart-stirring testament to the untamed beauty of West Texas. Stretched across 801,163 acres of vast wilderness, this national sanctuary comprises multiple landscapes from the towering Chisos Mountains to its part of the lush Rio Grande…
Keep ReadingWe decided to head east for a change and explore Tyler and Lake Palestine. On the way through Tyler, we had dinner at Mercados. It was recommended by a couple of different people. We had a good margarita and okay traditional Mexican fare. We spent Thursday and Friday night in one of the lodge rooms…
Keep ReadingThe mid-February forecast called for 70 degrees with sunny skies. That means "hit the road, play some golf, and find new fun bars and restaurants in New Braunfels." With set two golf tee times, booked an RV site, and found some bars and restaurants in New Braunfels. It's now one of our favorite Texas cities.…
Keep ReadingFor no better reason than it was time to get together and party, our Dallas daughter and her family joined Mr. and Mrs. Texas Outside at our Austin daughter's house. Austin is home to two family dogs and three grand kids! My Dallas daughter has an 8- and a 12-year-old. The Dallas group arrived late but…
Keep ReadingWhile going through my 200 morning emails, I almost deleted one I thought was going to tell me a deceased Arab general left me $1.5 million. Instead, it said, "We'd like to invite you to visit Laredo, stay in a nice hotel, and review the Max Golf Course." Since it didn't ask for my social…
Keep ReadingMy family and I had a great weekend in Fredericksburg, Texas. We drank lots of good wine at some of the local wineries, heard some excellent live music at several different venues, hiked to the top of Enchanted Rock, and ate some good food. The weekend started with our grandson's first tackle football game (I…
Keep ReadingSome good friends invited us to spend the weekend with them at their lake house on Lake LBJ. It's one of our favorite Texas lakes. That's why it took us a millisecond to ask, "What time should we be there?" In no time, the car was loaded with beer, golf clubs, swim suits, and games. Delaware…
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…
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