Urban Escapes
Finding some green peace and quiet, both in and around Texas’s urban centers, is a great way to balance any trip. Visiting some the Lone Star State’s exciting cities comes with numerous options. There…
Continue ReadingFinding some green peace and quiet, both in and around Texas’s urban centers, is a great way to balance any trip. Visiting some the Lone Star State’s exciting cities comes with numerous options. There…
Continue ReadingFrom mesquite-covered valleys to majestic red cliffs, Texas state parks in the Panhandle Plains region run the gamut of outdoor activities. Cast a fishing line, hike a canyon trail, stare at a…
Continue ReadingMagnificent marine life comes ashore in fun and fabulous aquariums on the Texas Gulf Coast. Stare down a giant octopus, watch sharks swim over your head, and find Nemo while learning about the habits…
Continue ReadingOne of the best places to spend a sunny day is out in the Central Texas countryside. On one such day, we visited the historic and amazing painted churches near Schulenburg to witness the delicate…
Continue ReadingA weekend tour across North Texas proves that national and international architects consider the boldest and grandest state an exciting palette for their most innovative designs. Whether it’s soaring…
Continue ReadingWhile the Dallas area is rife with art museums and chic boutiques, it also offers a variety of fun activities for families. Go on a safari, see a sea dragon, ride on a roller coaster, or take a trip…
Continue ReadingWhether you’re a seasoned outdoors enthusiast with all the right gear for hiking, bike riding, and backpacking or someone who wouldn’t know a seatpost from a trekking pole, the Panhandle Plains region…
Continue ReadingVisiting heralded sites of Texas history was educational, thought-provoking, and a whole lot of fun. From an early 19th-century battlefield to a 1901 oil gusher, the Lone Star State historic sites are…
Continue ReadingHidden beneath the picturesque rolling landscape of the Texas Hill Country are thousands of caves and caverns. Every year, intrepid cave lovers make the pilgrimage here to walk, crawl, and swing…
Continue ReadingThe beaches and barrier islands of the Texas coast have provided me a lifetime of camping adventures. With options for RV, sheltered, and primitive sites, the cities along the shoreline offer beaches…
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