Deep in the heart of the Brazos Valley, Bryan, Texas, offers a family-friendly getaway for kids of all ages. Conveniently located between Houstons and Dallas, Bryan is a quick weekend getaway. While there, you will find lots to do, like…
The weather is warming, and the wildflowers are putting on a show. It must be Spring in Texas. That means one thing to families. Spring Break. After raising three kids and traveling tip-to-tip across Texas, I have several recommendations. Texas…
The land under Texas is full of holes and lots ot them. It is estimated that 13,000 caves, sinkholes and springs can be found underground in Texas. Only a handful of the caves are Show Caves or developed caves with…
In the center of Texas, Austin is home to tacos, cowboy boots and a lot of great museums. From art to Texas history to military vehicles, travelers and residents can spend a day in an Austin museum. With great weather,…
It is time for a date. You deserve it. After living in the Austin area for over 20 years, some of my favorite restaurants are in Central Texas. With a varied menu that pairs classics with a modern approach and…
Austin is the FUN capital of Texas. With its university in the center of town along with lots of families relocating to Austin, it offers lots of activities, especially outdoors. With Lady Bird Lake and its trails and its paddling…
Kids love caves and we tour every cave we pass on our road trips. So we had to visit Inner Space Caverns in nearby Georgetown, Texas. Is a visit to a cave right for your family. Here’s what to expect at…
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.…
One of my favorite days of the year, the carful of kids hit the road for another road trip. A few more bags to wrestle into place in the back of the SUV. We pull out of the driveway…
San Antonio offers the top travel destination in Texas for good reason. On a recent weekend away, my family explored nonstop and still left without seeing it all. Its rich cultural history, picturesque River Walk and South Texas hospitality top…
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…