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…
What’s better during a road trip, the carful of kids sleeping in or enjoying abeautiful sunrise alone as it climbs up over the mountains? I get both at our cozy little cabin atFar Flung Outdoor Center in Terlingua, Texas. The…
After visiting Fort Lancaster State Historic Siteand Fort Davis National Historic Siteon the carful of kids’ weeklong exploration of West Texas, we’re headed to Big Bend National Park. One of the least visited of the big national parks, it should…
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…
Can you call yourself a Texan without a trip to West Texas–Big Bend in particular? After living in Texas for 40 years, it’s time to check it out. The carful of kids usually take a ski trip over the kids…
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…