A lot of folks from out of state may find the Texas Gulf Coast a little underwhelming at times. You pick the wrong time of year and your favorite beach going spot might be covered in seaweed, or dead jellyfish,…
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Q: You have 20 people in a room, how can you tell which one is the Texan? A: You won’t need to, they’ll tell you themselves! Ain’t that the truth? I’m so proud to have been lucky enough to be…
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Did you know that there are 5,000 different species of wildflowers in Texas? Neither did I. Did you know that of those 5,000, there are 5 different species of Bluebonnets? I didn’t know that either! If I had to boil…
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Y’all may not realize it, but the Lone Star State has been a major figure in the history of aviation. Sure, North Carolina has Kittyhawk, the sight of the first powered flight, and sure Ohio has the home of the…
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Everybody knows about Inks Lake, Garner State Park. Lost Maples when it comes to fall foliage, but Texas has some breathtaking spots off the beaten path that do not get the kind of traffic that those other “calendar page” parks…
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I love fall. I mean, I really love fall. When fall arrives here in Texas, it’s the surest sign I know that the heat wave is over. Although…Texas has pulled a fast one from time to time where we’ve gotten…
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Now you may not think that “New Mexico” and “BBQ” would be a natural fit. When one thinks of New Mexico and food, you naturally think of chiles and spicy, flavorful, and….different…Mexican Food. Well if there’s one thing you’ll find…
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Some of y’all may remember a wonderful Paul Newman movie from 1972 called The Life And Times Of Judge Roy Bean. It was about this rough around the edges semi-rascal huckster named Roy Bean who left San Antonio to sell…
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Lordy it’s hot. It’s so darn hot the fire hydrants are praying for dogs. Which naturally leads one to the question, “How in heck do I beat this heat!?” Used to be a trip to the ol’ swimming hole was…
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It’s not everyday you discover a pretty cool water park that is ALSO an RV park! Now how perfect is that for a Texas summer? Well Splashway is just such a place. Splashway is not your regular water park either,…
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