The village of Salado in Central Texas is a hub for local artisans and artists along the fertile banks of Salado Creek. Conveniently located off Interstate 35, Salado is a quaint and walkable town, packed with fun things to do…
Cue the cocoa, snag a cookie and don your best Christmas sweater for the holiday season. The holiday season is also the perfect time to get out and explore with your friends and family to see some holiday lights. With…
Grab those marshmallows and your favorite flannel, it’s camping season in Central Texas. With are more than 18 parks across the Austin area and the Texas Hill Country, it’s easy to plan a camping getaway. There are campgrounds in Texas…
The days are shorter and the night are cooler so it’s perfect weather for a fall color getaway. With perfect flannel shirt weather and a birght blue sky, many parks in Texas offer the ideal fall color getaway. Whether you…
The piney woods of East Texas is a gateway to outdoor recreation from hiking to boating to camping and more. Camping in Texas is a three-season getaway. With milder temperatures from fall through spring, Huntsville is perfect for a weekend…
Known as the largest commercial cave in Texas, the 60-foot natural limestone bridge at its opening gave the caverns its name. As an easy day trip for San Antonio or Austin, it is a showstopper. This is a popular attraction year-round,…
With a basic knowledge of paleontology and a map, dinosaur hunting is easy in Texas. If you know where to look. Texas is actually in a hot zone for dinosaur footprints and Ice Age skeletons. The dinosaurs might be long…
The sun is high and the energy is low. So pack up for an easy summer getaway centered around the clear, cool water of the Comal River. Located in between San Antonio and Austin, Schlitterbahn Waterpark is a summer tradition…
As a long-time favorite summer getaway in Central Texas, New Braunfels is a hub of outdoor fun. From its crystal clear Comal River to one of the best waterparks in the U.S., travelers come for a dip in its spring-fed…
Located in Central Texas, New Braunfels offers lots of outdoor recreation, like tubing and splashing. From one of the best waterparks in the U.S. to the beautiful and serene Comal River to the parks in between, New Braunfels features lots…
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. A natural pool, fed by natural…
Located at the top of Texas in the Panhandle, Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the U.S. and second only to Arizona’s Grand Canyon. Unlike the Grand Canyon, visitors can drive to the bottom of Palo Duro,…