Are we in Colorado or Texas? We kept asking ourselves that question as we sat at the edge of Salado Creek (also pronounced crick around these parts…or maybe that’s just me lol). The sound of the creek trickling by and the birds chirping while I… Read More »...
Couple's Getaway Day Trips Family Trips Prairies and Lakes
Hey ya’ll! On your next good weather day, head over to Weatherford, Texas! It’s an easy 45-55 minute drive from the DFW metroplex. In my mind, Weatherford sits right on the edge of the wild wild west. I had always driven through Weatherford on my… Read More »...
Budget Friendly Couple's Getaway Day Trips Family Trips Prairies and LakesThe Pavilion at Rita Blanca Park in Dalhart is a great place to stretch those legs from the road trip and play, eat your snacks or packed lunch, and use the restroom. It has a large playground and is surrounded by countryside with trails. The… Read More »...
Couple's Getaway Day Trips Family TripsRanglers Convenience Store– We love this stop! Clean restrooms, gas up, ice cream and snacks available, home decorations and essentials to shop from, large covered patios with picnic tables, rocking chairs, and small dog park area...
Day Trips Family Trips Overnight or Weekend Trip Prairies and Lakes
The next time the sun is shining, pack up those kids and head to McKinney, Texas! You don’t want to miss this little slice of Texas. McKinney is located right smack where the city and the country smooch. It was approximately a 45 minute drive… Read More »...
Day Trips Family Trips SeasonalAs soon as I saw The Piney Woods County Fair event happening in Nacogdoches, I knew this was a perfect time to come explore all the things that “the oldest city in Texas” has to offer. While we certainly couldn’t pack all the adventure into… Read More »...
Couple's Getaway Day Trips Family Trips Overnight or Weekend Trip Piney Woods
I just love pumpkin patches! I’m going to be very sad when the day comes that my children don’t want to pumpkin patch with me anymore. That will never happen right!? We took a trip out to Gunter, Texas to visit Big Orange Pumpkin Farm.… Read More »...
Day Trips Family Trips Prairies and Lakes Seasonal
It’s October in Texas ya’ll! October brings HOPE of cooler weather, and ALL the pumpkins you can handle! Our family typically visits the same Pumpkin patches every year here around the DFW metroplex. While they have all done a great job of creating family fun,… Read More »...
Day Trips Family Trips SeasonalWhether you are a history buff, lover of all things transportation, or just like to explore new places, The Texas Air Museum at Stinson Field in San Antonio is for YOU! It is a very special opportunity to see aircraft and artifacts, mostly from the… Read More »...
Day Trips Family TripsHow in 38 years of living and traveling in Texas have I NEVER been to Natural Bridge Caverns until now!?!? And why don’t I hear more people talking about this gem? This is amazing little slice of Texas is just the right adventure to add… Read More »...
Couple's Getaway Day Trips Family Trips Hill Country
I’ve had some fun alpaca experiences this year, but this one TOPS them ALL! This was an EPIC hands-on farm day that incorporated all the senses. In the small town of Cross Roads, Texas sits the serene 23 acre TX-Ture Farm. TX-Ture Farm grows lavender,… Read More »...
Day Trips Family Trips Prairies and Lakes
Have ya’ll been to downtown Burleson, Texas lately!? It is seriously cute! It has a mini Magnolia Silos vibe going on- PLUS a little something extra. Downtown Burleson is doing it right! They have created such a charming and fun space for the whole family… Read More »...
Day Trips Family Trips Prairies and Lakes Seasonal
Who doesn’t love a fresh bouquet of flowers? It’s extra special when you get to pick your own bouquet. It’s extra extra special when you turn the flower picking into a day trip adventure. It’s extra to the third power special when you get to… Read More »...
Day Trips Family Trips Prairies and Lakes
Have ever seen a cuter, more precious face than this adorable calf!? I NEVER thought I’d want a cow, but after today, I totally do!! We took a road trip to Gainesville, Texas, just slightly over an hour north of Fort Worth. We went to… Read More »...
Day Trips Family Trips Prairies and Lakes
Today we took a road trip to Ennis, Texas. Does every person love their state flower as much as Texans do?? I love Texas Bluebonnets! There is something so special and unique about them. Maybe part of it is knowing they don’t last longer than… Read More »...
Day Trips Family Trips Prairies and Lakes Seasonal
Ya’ll…Alpacas are a new thing for me. I mean, I knew they existed, but I knew nothing about them. I kind of assumed since they were in the camel and llama family, they would spit on me and charge at me and do… who knows… Read More »...
Day Trips Family Trips Prairies and Lakes
Happy Spring!! What isn’t more “springy” than flowers growing, right? Well, let me tell you about the cutest little slice of Texas where you can see, smell, and pick your own gorgeous Tulips. You don’t have to go ALL the way to Holland to experience… Read More »...
Day Trips Family Trips Prairies and Lakes Seasonal