Our stay was hosted but the reviews and opinions are entirely our own. If you love nature and the outdoors, you’ll want to check out the Brookeland KOA right near Lake Sam Rayburn, in the Pineywoods of East Texas. There are tons of great things to do in the area, and the campground itself has …
This stay was hosted but the reviews and opinions are entirely my own. So you’re planning a trip and wondering where to stay in Nacogdoches. Well, you’re in for a treat, and not only because there’s so much to do in Nacogdoches, but because you’ll get to stay at the historic Fredonia Hotel! The original …
Nacogdoches is a beautiful East Texas city with enough activities and lodging options to make it an excellent vacation destination. We spent some time there and scouted out all the best things to do in Nacogdoches. It’s under 2 and a half hours north of Houston, just under 4 hours northeast of Austin, and about …
Hiking is one of the best ways to get out, enjoy nature, and explore the world around you. The gear you need for hiking varies depending on how strenuous a hike you’re planning, but there are some items that are always good to have with you. Here are five things you should always take with …
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When you think tiki huts, palm trees, and hula dancers, Houston isn’t usually the first place that comes to mind, but this tropical Houston family resort is changing all that. Margaritaville Lake Conroe is just an hour north of Houston, but you’ll feel like you’re on a tropical island. The property is dotted with tall …
Road trips with the family can be a fun, bonding experience. But they can also be stressful and anxiety-inducing when you hear bored, whining kids in the back seat. Luckily, there are plenty of great family podcasts to keep the kids occupied on a long road trip. Our eleven year old daughter is actually the …
With its whimsical shops, waterfront eateries, and beautiful swimming holes, there’s no shortage of things to do in Wimberley, Texas. Wimberley is an adorable little town in Texas Hill Country with a population of 2600. Its proximity to Austin and San Antonio (45 minutes and an hour, respectively) makes it the ultimate Texas Hill Country …
If you’re looking for a comfortable but affordable place to stay in Wimberley, look no further than The Lodge at Cypress Falls. Nestled on the banks of Cypress Creek, this vintage lodge offers 22 rooms, each decorated in a different style. The lodge dates back to the 1940’s and has newspaper prints and advertisements framed …
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Palmetto State Park is a beautiful, other-worldly park located just northwest of Gonzales, Texas. (For more things to do in Gonzales, Texas, click here.) With lush palmetto fronds lining the trails, one might be tricked into thinking they’d been transported into Jurassic Park. The park is conveniently located just over two hours from Houston, and …
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Waller is one of 75 Jellystone Park locations across the US and Canada. Just over an hour’s drive from Houston, Jellystone Waller is the perfect Houston family getaway! (Disclosure: This stay was hosted but this post contains my honest review and opinions) The park offers multiple ways to stay, including cabins, …
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