Discovered in 1960, this is the largest commercial cave in Texas, with a 60-foot natural limestone bridge at its opening. giving the caverns its name. As an easy day trip for Austin or San Antonio, it is a showstopper. Cave…
It’s time to cool down and enjoy a super fun day on the river, so head to the best waterpark in Texas that uses real river water. Schlitterbahn Waterpark is a family favorite for many reasons. Centered around the clear,…
New Braunfels is a hub of outdoor fun and a long-time favorite summer getaway in Central Texas. From the best waterparks in the U.S. to its crystal clear Comal River, travelers come for a dip in its spring-fed waters. After…
New Braunfels offers outdoor recreation galore, like tubing and kayaking. Located in Central Texas, it is between San Antonio and Austin. During the summer, I recommend enjoying its Comal River. From one of the best waterparks in the U.S. to…
It might be the short arms of the T-Rex or the long neck of the Apatosaurus, but dinosaurs are fascinating to many. With a basic knowledge of paleontology and a map, you can go dinosaur hunting in Texas. The dinosaurs…
It is hotter than a firecracker during the summer in Texas. A swimming pool is nice, though, for a really refreshing way to cool off in the summer, jump into a Texas swimming hole. In addition, the short Texas winters…
Out on the Texas High Plains, Lubbock is an epicenter for the arts in the Texas Panhandle. From Texas Tech University and its museum and impressive public art display to the Buddy Holly Center, a facility dedicated to the influential…
In the Texas Panhandle, Palo Duro Canyon is the second-largest canyon in the U.S. and second only to Arizona’s Grand Canyon. The best feature of this canyon is visitors can drive to the bottom of Palo Duro. Along the route,…
Out in West Texas, Fort Davis is a tiny mountain getaway packed with activities. South of Interstate 10, Fort Davis boasts a National Park, a state park, an observatory and lots of wide open spaces for hiking and exploring. Add…
Big Bend National Park protects a chuck of the West Texas desert where the road ends at the Mexican border. The skies are as large as the horizon, and after the sun sets, the night sky glitters brighter than anywhere…
Conveniently located in-between Austin and Dallas/Ft. Worth, Waco is located on Interstate 3 in Central Texas. Waco is packed with family fun with a National Park Service site, a great zoo and several museums. Since it is a college town,…
Texas is big; it takes a day to drive across it. Texas offers travelers lots of differnt terrain. From its desert landscape in the West to its UNESCO World Heritage Site in San Antonio to its eastern pine forests, visitors…