With a name like Big Bend, should it belong anywhere but Texas? The West-Texas region is home to both a national park and a state park, and is a very popular destination for visitors from throughout the world. The area can be challenging, difficult, and even deadly if the visitor doesn't plan ahead. Take into account what you expect to do when you get to Big Bend so you can ... (Read More)
Just outside of Dallas is a big man-made lake that's gaining popularity with locals and tourists alike. It's called Joe Pool Lake, and it was built by the Corps of Engineers in the late 80's. The lake has three parks surrounding it, and offers everything a large lake should contain. Cedar Hill is one of the parks along the side of Joe Pool Lake. It is a state park, and ... (Read More)
Galveston, Texas is a well-known vacation destination with beautiful vistas and plenty of things to do. But if you're trying to stretch your vacation dollar, there are still plenty of activities that are free on the island and just as much fun. So go for the sights and the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico, but keep your money in your pockets and see how far you can take it. ... (Read More)
It would be hard to imagine that a state with the size and topography of Texas didn't have some of the top golf courses in the world within its borders. All skill levels can find a relaxing or tricky course to play somewhere nearby. There are three courses, however, that require a little extra focus, as they try to accommodate more than just the scratch golfer.
Outside of Austin is Barton ... (Read More)
Even Halloween seems to take on larger proportions in Texas. The state claims the largest Halloween parade in the nation. Also, it's home to the largest Halloween-themed park in the world. Top all of that with a sprinkling of frightening venues throughout the state, and you've got a spooky holiday line-up. Listed here are a couple of the more notable ones.
If you're in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, there are a ... (Read More)
Beyond the typical world-renowned activities in Texas lies another layer of things to do and see. Popular activities in the state and surrounding states often don't get mentioned due to the sheer volume of the Texas "things to do" checklist. But here are a couple of the many places to go that deserve to be talked about and visited.
There are several enjoyable water parks in Texas, each worth at least ... (Read More)
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