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…
In a land that seems barren and forgotten, I found an oasis with the largest spring-fed pool in the world. A road trip stop extraordinaire or a gateway to the weekend of West Texas adventure, I’m sharing one of my…
Texas offers more National Park Service sites than most visitors or residents realize. So find a national seashore, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a desert national park, a mountain national park even a national monument dedicated to Texas-sized dinosaurs.…
After a great trip exploring Big Bend National Park, the carful of kids made it to Del Rio, Texas, in time for bed. From Del Rio, we’re driving through the western edge of the Texas Hill Country with stops at…
West Texas Road trips are great IF you plan ahead. This is especially true if you want to get away over a school break. With my three kids it takes everything I got to get them to turn in their…
The carful of kids love to travel and explore new places outside of our home state of Texas but the kids are back in school. Since it’s still hotter than a firecracker, we load up in the SUV to check…