Pull over the vehicle; the tasting room is open and ready to pour some Texas sips. October is wine month in Texas. So you can tour wineries, learn about winemaking and sample the bounty in tasting rooms across Texas. From…
It’s the haunting season, and what’s better than visiting a haunted city in the U.S. What makes a city haunted? It’s usually a tortured past, a natural disaster, a battlefield or the systematic torture of people. Since the hauntings are…
Something about the fall gets everyone in a frisky mood, including the spirits. If you want to go ghost-busting, then book a room in a haunted hotel. Find a room for a ghostly getaway from San Antonio to Galveston to…
With the first real cold front, the trees will set themselves on fire with colors of yellow, orange and even fiery red. So pack a picnic and head to a park for hiking, camping, or enjoying the view. With perfect…
With the first cold front, it’s time to grab those marshmallows and your favorite flannel. With more than 18 parks across the Austin area and the Texas Hill Country, fall camping is one of the best seasons to camp. There…
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…
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…