A look at what to do and see when spending a fall weekend in and around Dallas, Texas. As the weather starts to cool off during the fall months it’s the perfect time to visit the Dallas, Texas area. We recently spent a weekend in Dallas experiencing Autumn at the Arboretum, taking in a Seattle […]
Tips for Visiting Colorado Bend State Park in Texas
All the tips and reasons you should visit Colorado Bend State Park northwest of Austin, Texas. Colorado Bend State Park offers unspoiled wilderness just two hours northwest of Austin, Texas. Gorman Falls, a living waterfall, is located at the park and is gorgeous to see! The state park is a great place to cool off […]
Tips for Visiting Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge in Texas
All the tips and reasons you should visit Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge near Austin, Texas. Located northwest of Austin, Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is the perfect place to unplug and reconnect with nature. It has over 10 miles of hiking trails along with observation decks where you can watch for wildlife. The best thing about visiting Balcones Canyonlands National […]
The Best Christmas Lights and Events in the Austin Area
A list of the best Christmas lights, events, and activities in the Austin area for this holiday season. Be sure to make some family memories this holiday season. As the holiday season approaches spending time together as a family creating memories is one of my favorite holiday traditions. There are so many festivals, events, light […]
The Best Austin Area Pumpkin Patches
A list of some of the best Austin area pumpkin patches that are full of autumn fun activities for the whole family. Fall is one of the best times of year in Austin and visiting pumpkin patches is one of my family’s favorite activities. We have created so many family memories of visiting pumpkin patches […]
Tips for Visiting Palmetto State Park in Texas
All the tips and reasons you should visit Palmetto State Park located between Austin and San Antonio, Texas. Palmetto State Park is a small park that offers a lot of fun located in central Texas between Austin and San Antonio. We felt like we had gone back in time to the dinosaur era. The state […]
Tips for Visiting Inks Lake State Park in Texas
All the tips and reasons you should visit Inks Lake State Park in Hill Country near Austin, Texas. Inks Lake State Park offers family fun in Hill Country with sparkling water and colorful rock outcrops. It’s located just a short drive northwest of the Austin ar ea. It is a wonderful place to cool off […]
Tips for Visiting Lost Maples State Natural Area in Texas
All the tips and reasons you should visit Lost Maples State Natural Area in Texas. Lost Maples State Natural Area is well-known in Texas because of its fall foliage. It is a great place to catch some red, orange, and yellow bigtooth maple trees in late autumn. However, the park is a wonderful place to […]
Tips for Visiting Guadalupe River State Park in Texas
All the tips and reasons you should visit Guadalupe River State Park near San Antonio, Texas. Guadalupe River State Park is well-known in central Texas because it is an amazing swimming hole spot and great for paddling and tubing. The park also offers beautiful scenery with four miles of river access and a line of […]
Tips for Visiting Westcave Preserve in Austin, Texas
This beautiful grotto at the Westcave Preserve is a hidden gem in the Austin, Texas area. There is a peaceful and serene grotto hidden near Austin, Texas. It’s the ultimate place to take a family outing with gorgeous scenery and picture-perfect opportunities. This lovely grotto is located at Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center which is a […]