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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When planning your first camping trip, there are so many things that you don’t know you don’t know. I’ve put together these camping tips for beginner campers so you can hopefully avoid some of the mistakes that we made on our first solo camping trip. The first time we went camping as a family on …
This post contains affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure for more details. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Fredericksburg, Texas is a Texas gem and somewhere you must visit at least once. The park surrounds a giant dome-shaped hill with trails around the surrounding areas, as well as a trail straight up to the peak …
This post is sponsored by Gameday Moving Services Texas is home to many exciting and family style tourist attractions! Whether you are there for business, a weekend getaway or embarking on a new adventure, there is something for everyone in this great state. The city of Houston, in specific, serves up nationally recognized shopping, entertaining, …
Marathon, TX is a tiny town out in Brewster County in West Texas. It’s a popular spot to stay when visiting Big Bend National Park, so I’ll be showcasing some of the best places to stay and things to do in Marathon. But first, a little history…. The town of Marathon, like so many Texas …
Houston is a large, urban city, but that doesn’t mean you can’t escape to nature with just a short drive. There are a number of incredible state parks near Houston to help you get your outdoor fix. In under two hours, you can be hiking, biking, boating and more. Plus, this is Texas, so even …
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Fort Davis, Texas is a small town in West Texas, just north of Marfa and Alpine. If you’re planning a trip out that way, make sure to save this post so you can reference all the things to do in Fort Davis. With a population of just over 1200, Fort Davis is a pretty tiny …
Did you know that there is a Statue of Liberty right here in Texas? Yup, no need to travel all the way to New York – you can tell everyone you’ve been to the statue, but still never leave the state. Located in Halletsville, Texas, the statue is pretty much an hour and fifty minutes …
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As the second largest city in Texas, you’d expect there to be no end of fun things to do in San Antonio with kids, and you’d be right! San Antonio is a big city with a laid back vibe that makes it an ideal family vacation destination. It has a great mix of commercialized activities …